SIX fire crews battled a serious blaze in a residential village street last night (June 13). Three crews from Street, Somerton and Glastonbury were initially sent to a property fire at Compton Dundon just after 9.20pm on Sunday evening. On
IT'S been a scorcher in Somerset today. We all enjoyed the sunshine as summer truly kicked in - but just how hot did it actually get? Well, the Met Office monitoring stations across the south west tell an interesting story. The meteorological
GAS cylinders were removed from a telehandler which caught fire in a Somerset yard today (June 13). The vehicle caught fire and was reported to the fire service at 3pm. One fire engine from Cheddar and another from Glastonbury attended the
THE windscreen of a vehicle parked in a Somerset town was smashed after an aerosol left on the dashboard EXPLODED. The can blew out the front window of the vehicle after being left in the extreme heat in Bullford, Wellington. Fire crews were
Thousands of people in the South West have helped trigger an upcoming Parliamentary debate over the introduction of an independent regulator for football. A petition, sparked by controversial plans for a European Super League which emerged in April
MORE than 1,500 extra patients joined the waiting list for routine treatment at Somerset Trust in April, figures reveal. As the NHS waiting list across England topped 5 million patients for the first time, the Health Foundation called for urgent
WHO'S the daddy? Well, we need you to tell us that... Earlier this year, we asked our readers for their messages for Mother's Day. So why let the mums have all the fun? Father's Day 2021 will be upon us next Sunday, May 20. If you'd
WESTERN Storm suffered their third straight defeat in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, as Southern Vipers captain Georgia Adams inspired her side to a comprehensive eight-wicket triumph in a one-sided contest at the Cooper Associates County Ground,
FOR musicians, the G7 chord naturally progresses to a C: it’s a tension looking for a resolution, and a good metaphor for what’s happening in Cornwall this week. For the politicians of the seven richest and most powerful countries on earth, the
AS lockdown restrictions continue to cause uncertainty, many are playing it safe by staying local and booking UK staycations for summer 2021. In fact, research indicates as many as four in five Brits are planning a staycation this year. High
CHARD-based haulage firm C&D South West has been shortlisted for a prestigious industry award for its response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Somerset distributor is one of five companies in the running for the ‘Business Excellence Award’ category
A BRIDGWATER man who lost a staggering 13 STONE and won a national weightloss award is now hoping to help others slim down. Martin Woodsford, who moved to Somerset at the start of the pandemic, weighed in at 27 stone when he was eating up to eight
HILLSIDE House is a former farmhouse built of natural stone elevations with brick quoins under a tiled roof. There is a 1694 date stone on the front elevation, but it is thought that the house may have origins dating back to Tudor times. The
THERE are several clichés associated with Somerset, some truer than others. As a relatively recent addition to this part of the country, I feel I can offer an outsider’s perspective on what really sets the county apart. So here is my list of the
LOVERS of live music currently suffering withdrawal symptoms can get a festival fix with a unique Glastonbury Weekender experience this summer. The V&A Museum in London has put together a three-day event featuring a mix of digital experiences
AS a grandmother with four grandchildren in school, I was deeply dismayed to hear the Government announce it was to spend a mere £1.4 billion in response to the pandemic to help children catch up on their lost learning over the past year. This
