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1,200 people scramble for 195 jobs at new Tesco in Glastonbury
Six people were chasing every job available at a new supermarket in Glastonbury. This week, staff at the Tesco recruitment centre revealed that 1,200 people had applied for the 195 jobs on offer at the...
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Tributes paid to Royal Marine from Somerset's 40 Commando killed in Afghanistan
A Royal Marine from Somerset's 40 Commando has been killed in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said. An MoD statement released this morning said a Marine and a soldier from 3 Medical Regiment...
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Woman's shock at soil piled on father's grave
A Frome woman has spoken of her devastation after her father's grave was covered in soil on the eve of the 20th anniversary of his death.Shirley Wort, of Whatcombe Road, said she went to place flowers...
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Plenty of interest as Glastonbury's 200-year-old pound returns
A bank note produced nearly 200 years ago in Glastonbury is returning to the town. The Glastonbury pound, dated 1813, was auctioned this month as part of the biggest collection of provincial bank notes...
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Westfest ravers told to avoid walking along the A371
Organisers of this weekend's popular Westfest dance music event at the Bath and West Showground have given assurances to residents that all steps have been taken to minimise any disturbance.In letters...
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Eggs and flour ban to halt young Halloween vandals
Police hope to crack antisocial behaviour this Halloween by banning the sale of eggs and flour to young people. Officers have been visiting shopkeepers asking them to stop selling to children and...
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Smoke death of Yeovil woman, 81, after carpet catches fire
A Yeovil woman died after a smouldering carpet filled her home with acrid smoke, an inquest has heard. East Somerset Coroner Tony Williams said it was most likely a cigarette sparked the slow-burning...
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Justin Pipe heads to Holland in quest to reach PDC world top ten
Darts ace Justin Pipe heads to Holland this weekend to start another important week in his quest to reach the world's top ten. The Force of North Curry near Langport - currently ranked 11th globally by...
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Action is taken to stop floods returning to Croscombe
When floods ravaged the village of Croscombe earlier this year, desperate and fed-up residents deluged authorities with their own torrent of despair pleading for action once and for all.The flash...
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Yeovil man reunited with dog saved from death
A Yeovil man who campaigned to save a dog from destruction after it was confiscated has been reunited with his pet. Jon Smillie, 26, of Hathermead Gardens, was ordered to hand his dog, named Duke, to...
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Three-month ban on alcohol sales at Yeovil shop after complaints
A Polish shop has been banned from selling alcohol for three months after it was the subject of complaints from local businesses. Continental Foods, on Bond Street, had its licence to sell alcohol...
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Gary Johnson waiting on FA Cup availability nod for Yeovil Town loan stars
Gary Johnson has admitted he still has work to do to ensure his Yeovil Town loan stars are granted permission to play in the FA Cup. The Glovers travel to Preston North End in the First Round on...
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Daniel Johnson hopes Yeovil Town loan spell will boost Aston Villa chances
Daniel Johnson hopes a successful loan spell at Yeovil Town will earn enough trust from his Aston Villa manager to be rewarded with a Premier League debut. The dynamic midfielder joined the Glovers...
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Somerset Rebels v Scunthorpe Scorpions: Rebels ready for 'biggest night in...
Cases Somerset Rebels will be looking to create their own bit of history tonight when they line up against the Scunthorpe Scorpions at the Oaktree Arena in the first leg of the Premier League Play-Off...
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Environment Secretary accused of 'hissy fit' in badger cull debate
Environment Secretary Owen Paterson was last night accused of a "hissy fit" after he walked out of a heated debate on the badger cull. Critics claimed the ministerial meltdown came before MPs voted by...
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Somerset Rebels target trophy double after League Cup triumph at Ipswich Witches
Cases Somerset Rebels return to the Oaktree Arena for tonight's Premier League Grand Final first leg as the new League Cup holders. The Rebels achieved the first half of what could be a historic double...
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Water works unearth archaeological treasures in North Somerset
When water engineers decided to lay a four-mile long water main in North Somerset, they had little clue that as well as providing a better water supply to a village, they'd re-write its history in the...
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Daughter of M5 crash victims has sympathy for fireworks boss
The heartbroken daughter of an elderly couple who were among seven people who died in a tragic motorway crash has expressed sympathy for the fireworks boss accused of causing their deaths. As reported...
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Man repeatedly stabbed as he saved girlfriend from sex attack gang in Thailand
A man from a village near Bath suffered multiple stab wounds as he defended his girlfriend from a sex attack by a gang in a Thailand beach resort. Jack Cole, 21, from Peasedown St John, told from his...
View ArticleBestselling author makes a date at Midsomer Norton Library
A world-renowned author will share tales of her fascinating life and career at a free event staged by Bath & North East Somerset Council in Midsomer Norton Library next month. Lesley Pearse, writer...
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