Chat all things books at Midsomer Norton Library
To celebrate World Book Night on Tuesday 23April, Bath & North East Somerset Council is hosting a 'Book Chat!' at Midsomer Norton Library, between 7pm and 8pm.Do you have an all-time favourite book...
View ArticleBigger carnival planned for Midsomer Norton
Carnival could soon make a return to Midsomer Norton High Street after it was confirmed it would be possible to bring a procession of illuminated floats along the road after an absence of more than 20...
View ArticleBogus 'racist' letters sent to south Somerset residents
Residents in south Somerset have received bogus letters informing them that homeless people will be moving into their homes. The letters, which claim to be from South Somerset District Council, inform...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Weston-super-Mare target six points from final two games
Weston-super-Mare boss Craig Laird is urging his players to adopt a single-minded approach to the final two games of the Blue Square South season. One place and a point outside of the play-off...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Glastonbury coat of arms change to be looked into by working group
As debate rages in the letters pages of the Central Somerset Gazette, Glastonbury Town Council have agreed to create a working group to look into the possibility of changing Glastonbury's coat of arms....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Good health for Periton Mead Open Air School reunion
When former pupils of Periton Mead Open Air School gather for a reunion next month, they will also be celebrating their own survival. For though the residential school's regime of long country walks...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Car parking places still available for Midsomer Norton shoppers despite work
Traders have promised it will be business as usual when a section of Midsomer Norton's South Road car park closes for underground investigations next week. The left-hand side of the car park will close...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Poor student has £1 a day to live on – by own choice
Student Dan Nicholson is planning to survive on just £1 a day for five days to raise awareness of the poverty facing people in developing countries. Dan, 18, from Paulton, spent two-and-a-half months...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Medal award ends 70-year wait for war veteran
For 70 years they waited for recognition of their sacrifice. Thousands of miles away from their loved ones, the brave heroes gave everything to contribute to the Second World War effort. But the wait...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Martock housing plan sparks fears for water voles
Plans for 35 houses and a new youth centre and pavilion in Martock could destroy the habitat of an endangered species, according to residents. After carrying out their own study, locals believe they...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Search for King Arthur to go north after Glastonbury conference despite...
A rallying call fitting of King Arthur calling his legendary knights to battle issued across the historic lands of Avalon yesterday, as Britain was urged to rekindle its romance with its ancient king....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Gary Johnson confident Yeovil Town's players could step up in Championship
Yeovil Town boss Gary Johnson has no fears his first XI will be able to cope with the npower Championship if they are to earn promotion. The Glovers have at least secured a play-off spot in League One...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Supermarkets stage new round of fuel price cuts
Four major supermarkets are cutting the price of petrol and diesel. Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons all announced that from today they will be reducing petrol and diesel by up to 2p a litre. The...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Flood crisis: Failing to dredge two Somerset rivers cost £10 million
The cost of failing to dredge the Parrett and Tone rivers before last year's floods was £10 million, stark new figures reveal. Two government ministers were given the facts at a meeting in Somerset...
View ArticlePlan to shorten school holidays could give Somerset a'tourism disaster'
Proposals to make school holidays shorter could prove disastrous for Somerset's tourism industry, insiders have warned as the row continues over Michael Gove's announcement on Thursday. As reported in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Weston-super-Mare residents help detain burglary suspect
Quick-thinking residents have been praised by Avon and Somerset Police after their calls led to a man being charged with burglary in Weston-super-Mare. People in Southmead Road, Weston-super-Mare,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Seven players to leave Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby have confirmed the identities of seven players who will leave them at the end of this season. Half-backs Stephen Donald and Michael Claassens had already been announced as departures – and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bath Rugby's Ben Williams returns to take on the Leicester Tigers
Ben Williams returns to the Bath starting line-up for today's final home game of the season against old rivals Leicester (2.15pm) at the Recreation Ground. Williams will be at outside centre and...
View ArticleMotorcross: Jason Hamblin and Tom Smith head to Hanham Mills
Jason Hamblin an Tom Smith, who were winners of the trial and enduro classes in last weekend's North Somerset timed and observation trial at Chelwood, will both be seeking further success in the BSSA's...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Steven Davies and Rory Burns get Surrey back on terms with Somerset
Steven Davies and Rory Burns scored determined hundreds to lead a superb Surrey fightback against Somerset on the third day of the LV= County Championship Division One match at the Kia Oval. Davies hit...
View Article