Shaun Antell a clear winner in 2013 Bridgwater 10k
Shaun Antell stormed to an emphatic win in the Bridgwater 10k on Sunday morning. The Bristol & West AC runner crossed the finish line at Trinity Sports and Leisure in 35mins 57secs, more than two...
View ArticleCatherine Wells-Burr murder trial: Nowak's ex "posed as mystery man" court hears
Nowak's ex-girlfriend, Lagwinowicz, purchased four pre-paid SIM cards so she could communicate with Nowak in secret - and pretend to be a mystery man texting Catherine's phone, the jury was told.The...
View ArticleLive updates: Oldham Athletic v Yeovil Town
Yeovil Town travel to Oldham Athletic tonight for a match that sees Gary Johnson prepare his side for battle against his son Lee's team. Keep up to date with all the pre-match team news, fan opinion...
View ArticleCatherine Wells-Burr murder trial: 'Deadly scheme to claim life insurance...
A cheating Polish factory worker killed his British girlfriend for her life insurance policy after hatching a murder plot with his jealous secret lover and her uncle, a court was told. Rafal Nowak is...
View ArticleComposer's pride after Omega and Alpha unveiled at Wells Cathedral
A proud composer hopes the premiere of his musical masterpiece is the start of its long-lasting legacy.Martin Emslie, 57, unveiled his 80-minute oratorio, Omega and Alpha, to hundreds of spectators at...
View ArticleNew group to return Wells Bishop's Barn to former glory
A new group has formed with the aim of getting the most out of the Bishop's Barn for the city. The Friends of Wells Recreation Ground already has around 70 members. The man behind the friends, Alex...
View ArticleHaybridge villagers fed up with farmers' mud
Residents of Haybridge are fed up with the mud which has been left covering their route into Wells. Derek Cooper has been left exasperated by the lack of action to clear the road and pavement of mud...
View ArticleCar fire at Terry Hill crossroads
Fire crews rushed to a car at the Terry Hill crossroads junction with the A362 and the A366 between Radstock and Frome at around 8.45am this morning.The severely damaged car was extinguished by fire...
View ArticleWells man charged with dangerous driving
A Wells man facing an allegation of dangerous driving has appeared before Somerset Magistrates. James Alexander Barber, 25, of High Street, was charged with driving a Citroen Saxo dangerously on...
View ArticleSomerset girl in final of Curvy Kate's Star in a Bra modelling contest
A curvy Yeovil girl is "ecstatic" after reaching the finals of a national competition. Grace Pybus, 21, could secure a year-long contract modelling underwear after reaching the final ten of lingerie...
View ArticleMan arrested after stolen car found burned out in Midsomer Norton
A 22-year-old Midsomer Norton man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary and theft after an incident involving a stolen car that was found burned out in the town on Monday (April 14).A spokesman...
View ArticleSomerset Rebels ready for crunch double-header against Plymouth Devils
Somerset Rebels face a double-header against Plymouth Devils in a crunch weekend for their Premier League Cup campaign. The Rebels host the Devils at the Oaktree Arena on Friday night, before...
View ArticleSisters share gift of life with kidney transplant
Jude Skilton has wanted to give her sister one of her kidneys since she was a little girl. And now she can finally give Jo Shipley the gift that will change her life after months of tests and waiting....
View ArticleCharity walk from Minehead to Land's End in aid of Afghan Heroes
Charity fundraiser Tony Hall is counting down the hours to his next fundraising challenge – a 265-mile trek along the Coastal Path which kicks off in Minehead on Friday. The 57-year-old charity...
View ArticleWorld Party to play mini-gig at Frome record store on Saturday
Alternative rock band, World Party, will play a mini-gig at Raves From the Grave, in Cheap Street, Frome, on Saturday afternoon to mark Record Store Day. This will be the sixth year that the...
View ArticleGlastonbury woman to stand trial over police assault
A Glastonbury woman has been ordered to stand trial charged with assaulting a police officer. Karris Brooks, aged 26, of Northload Street, appeared in the dock before Somerset Magistrates sitting at...
View ArticleSainsbury's submits planning application to extend its store in Street
Following several months of consultation, Sainsbury's has submitted a planning application to Mendip District Council to extend its Street store. The plans will allow Sainsbury's to update and improve...
View Article84-year-old Malcolm appeals for the return of his old rusty pram
An octogenarian smallholder is appealing for help in getting back the rusty old pram he uses to collect firewood. Malcolm Butcher keeps chickens, ducks and a turkey on land near his home at Stoke St...
View ArticleRock and roll singer remembers Eddie Cochran 53 years after his death in Bath
Singer Vince Eager has been recalling the day 53 years ago when his friend Eddie Cochran died in a Bath hospital. He and Paulton-based record producer Alan Wilson recently visited the memorial stone...
View ArticleMisery of village crimes
Police are appealing for information following a series of incidents in Evercreech over recent weeks. Officers are investigating a number of burglaries at businesses on the Leighton Lane Industrial...
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