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Heavy police presence as helicopter circles central Taunton
A heavy police presence, including a helicopter circling the town, has been reported in Taunton town centre this evening.The helicopter was circling Taunton town centre since around 5.45pm.There have...
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Weird "space slime" baffles nature boffins near Glastonbury
The RSPB is investigating the appearance of a strange jelly like substance on its Ham Wall nature reserve, near Glastonbury.As yet the mystery slime, which has been dubbed "space slime" is...
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Weather warning as freezing fog forecast to cause visibility problems on...
Freezing fog is forecast to drastically reduce visibility in parts of Somerset tomorrow morning. The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning in the county, urging motorists to take extra care...
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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...
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Mystery of Somerset 'meteor' still no closer to being solved
Mystery still surrounds the origin of a fireball-like object photographed in the sky above a nature reserve in Somerset. Wildlife photographer Annie Henderson took the photos over the Avalon Marshes...
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Somerset fire service cuts confirmed as stations could be sold in debt crisis
Cuts to frontline fire fighting in Somerset were confirmed yesterday as councillors agreed a modest council tax rise to help fund services. Fire bosses admitted some of Devon and Somerset's 85 – mostly...
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Rescued seabirds found covered in oil to be released back into wild
Scores of seabirds birds found on the south coast covered in an oil additive are due to be released back into the wild soon. More than 300 birds, mainly guillemots, were taken in by the RSPCA after...
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Prime Minister David Cameron's message of support for Yeovil's AgustaWestland...
David Cameron has offered a message of support to workers at AgustaWestland, after fears corruption allegations against the Somerset helicopter manufacturer's parent company could put jobs at risk. But...
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No horse meat in Yeovil District Hospital food
PATIENTS and visitors to Yeovil District Hospital have been assured no horse meat or DNA are present in any of the food it serves.A statement issued by the hospital said urgent meetings were held with...
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Campaigners consider appeal against Tesco drink licence for Portishead site
Campaigners fighting plans to open a new Tesco Express store in Portishead say they are considering appealing against an alcohol licence granted for the store. North Somerset Council licensing...
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Horse meat scandal: Retailers race to regain the public's trust
The food retail industry is "absolutely determined" to restore confidence in its products following the horse meat scandal and is expected to publish the remainder of its test results on beef products...
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Horse meat scandal offers opportunity for independent butchers
The horse meat scandal is going to revive the fortunes of Britain's independent meat traders, the country's top butcher has forecast. Award-winning Malcolm Pyne, from North Petherton, near Bridgwater,...
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Yeovil MP David Laws backs AgustaWestland over Indian helicopter 'corruption'...
YEOVIL MP David Laws says he backs AgustaWestland "100 per cent" over ongoing corruption investigations in Italy and India. Allegations of bribery facing the Anglo-Italian firm concern a £500 million...
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Two arrested over mobile phone theft at Taunton's Carphone Warehouse
Two men have been arrested in connection with a theft at Carphone Warehouse in Taunton. After the raid at around 5.30pm yesterday evening, police units including the force helicopter and officers with...
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Oscar Nominee ready for rare appearance at Taunton this afternoon
Taunton hosts the second of its February meetings this afternoon when the first of the six races on the card – five over hurdles and a National Hunt flat race – goes to post at 2pm. The most valuable...
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Fire service to explore merger possibility in response to debt crisis
Talks are under way to explore the possibility of a merger between two fire services in a bid to tackle a spiralling debt crisis. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service bosses have started...
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Plans to catch illegal parking on camera put on hold amid fears over...
Plans to introduce a park watch scheme in Portishead to crack down on illegal parkers have been put on hold – amid concerns for the safety of volunteers. Portishead councillor David Pasley put forward...
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Bid to turn Frome public toilet into art café gets Grand Designs backing
A bid to create an art café from a disused public toilet in Somerset has received backing from the presenter of Grand Designs and data giants Experian. The Loop de Loop project in Frome is raising...
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Somerset Rebels duo Tom Perry and Stefan Nielsen seeded for British U21 final
Somerset Rebels speedway duo Tom Perry and Stefan Nielsen have both been seeded for the final of the British Under-21 Championship. 2012 runner-up Perry and reigning British U19 champion Nielsen are...
View ArticleMystery of a falling thigh bone
The Wells Journal of July 17, 1902 contains this intriguing story."On Monday morning between 6 and 7 o'clock one of the finest statues on the West Front of the cathedral fell from its niche to the...
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