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Trapped dog rescued by firefighters in Langport
Fire crews were called to free a dog trapped under decking at a property in Langport.They used small tools to rescue the pet at Newtown Park at 4.25pm yesterday before it managed to get out by itself.
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Police probe Taunton car fire
Firefighters wearing breathing sets extinguished a car ablaze on a driveway in Taunton.Crews were called to Popar Road at 3.05am today to find the vehicle well alight.They used a hose reel jet to put...
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Throttle problem ruins Jenson Button's qualifying bid at United States Grand...
Jenson Button will start this evening's United States Grand Prix from 12th on the grid after his qualifying session was ruined by a throttle problem. Button's Vodafone McLaren Mercedes lost power in...
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Car bursts into flames at A303 Podimore roundabout
Firefighters extinguished a car ablaze on the A303 at the Podmiore roundabout near Sparkford.Crews from Castle Cary and Wincanton wearing breathing sets used two hose reels to extinguish the flames at...
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Paraglider rescued after crashing into tree
A paraglider who flew into a tree and got stuck had to be rescued by firefighters today.The man's ropes and chute became entangled after he collided with the branches, leaving him stranded more than...
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Police directing traffic after crash on A39 Bath Road in Woolavington
Police are warning drivers to approach the A39 Bath Road in Woolavington with care after a crash this afternoon. (4.30pm).Officers are directing traffic and the road is partially blocked both ways...
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M5 slip road at junction 24 Bridgwater South blocked
An obstruction in the road is partially blocking the M5 southbound exit slip road at junction 24 (A38, Bridgwater South). (4.45pm).Police are warning motorists to approach with care until it is removed.
View ArticleFire crew rescues pair trapped in Taunton lift
Two people trapped in a lift in Taunton were freed by firefighters today.Crews used small tools to lower the lift at a property in Trull Road at 2pm and release the pair unharmed.
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Swindon Town 4-1 Yeovil Town: Glovers punished for lacklustre first half display
Gary Johnson admitted Yeovil Town had to limit damage inflicted by Swindon Town after the visitors' lacklustre first half display ended their chances of even a point. Paolo Di Canio's men punished the...
View ArticleRooftop ceremony as Musgrove Park Hospital extension takes shape
The new £34 million Jubilee Building at Taunton's Musgrove Park Hospital was "topped out" in style, on Friday. VIP guests assembled on the roof to mark the completion of the structure's highest point....
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Gary Gold: Bath penalty count unacceptable in LV=Cup loss at Harlequins
Head coach Gary Gold admits his Bath side were their own worst enemy as they were comfortably brushed aside by Harlequins 21-12 at the Stoop in the LV= Cup. Bath were hoping to build on a 36-15 victory...
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Man killed in crash on Somerset-Wiltshire border named as Dale Perrett
A man killed in a car crash last week on the Wiltshire-Somerset border has been named as Dale Perrett. The 46-year-old from Midsomer Norton lost control of his car on the B3099 heading out of Dilton...
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Gary Johnson working on January transfer window plan for Yeovil Town
Yeovil Town manager Gary Johnson will work out which of his players are willing to fight for the shirt before making squad changes in the January transfer window. Not for the first time this season,...
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Defender Dan extends Yeovil loan
Yeovil Town have again extended the loan of Fulham youngster Daniel Burn. The6' 6" defensive giant is now set to stay with the Glovers until early January, this being the second extension of his...
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Fulham defender Dan Burn extends loan deal with Yeovil Town
Fulham defender Dan Burn has extended his loan stay at Yeovil Town until the New Year. Burn, 20, will now stay at Huish Park until January 7, having originally joined the Glovers in late September. He...
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Weston-super-Mare Tropicana 'community asset' move could halt demolition
Plans to demolish Weston-super-Mare's Tropicana could be held in abeyance for up to six months – if the landmark is listed as a community asset. Under new legislation under the Localism Act, local...
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Martock ready for first ever Christmas lights switch-on
Martock is set to sparkle brighter than ever when Santa Claus comes to the village on Saturday. For the first time the village has been decorated with Christmas lights which will be switched on during...
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Somerset's wanted: Do you recognise anyone in these CCTV images?
Police have released another series of CCTV images to appeal for the public's help in solving a number of Somerset crimes. The pictures have been issued through the independent Crimestoppers charity in...
View ArticleCutbacks to farmers' rural funding will be 'a disaster'
Nature-friendly farmers and conservationists in the Westcountry have called on David Cameron to strongly oppose "indefensible" cuts to rural development funds at EU budget talks this week. In a joint...
View ArticleWeird Al in 'grand form' ahead of Betfair Chase at Haydock
Weird Al is on course to make his seasonal reappearance in the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday. The lightly-raced nine-year-old finished ten lengths behind Kauto Star last season after an easy win...
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