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Knowle Meadow announced as a finalist at Bath and Somerset awards
An up and coming business in Chard has a chance to be crowned at an awards night this year.
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Jamie Oliver and Somerset cheesemaker warn of £300K 'cheddar cheese heist'
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has asked his followers on social media to be alert for “lorryloads of posh cheese” being sold “for cheap” after a London-based manufacturer had more than 22 tonnes of cheddar stolen by scammers.
Yatton Colts fall to defeat against Frome Colts
Yatton Colts suffered defeat at home to Frome Colts in an entertaining game of rugby on Sunday
Woman whose ex attempted murder by slashing her parachute remarries Somerset skydiver
Victoria Cilliers who survived two murder attempts from her late husband Emile Cilliers has remarried a Somerset skydiving enthusiast and Southwest NHS worker.
Young Somerset receives £2,000 grant from Somerset Freemasons
Children's mental health and wellbeing charity, Young Somerset, has received a £2,000 grant from Somerset Freemasons
Avon firefighters and staff 'scared' to report bullying and harassment
Avon firefighters and staff are “scared” to report bullying and harassment because they fear a QR code that bosses have given them to scan to report incidents will identify them, government inspectors found.
Somerset location named as a 'top ten best roadside stop off' this autumn
A new list has been released by Welcome Break that names Cheddar Gorge, Somerset, as one of the top ten best UK roadside stop offs this Autumn.
Yeovil’s Kingston Wing expands private GP service amid rising demand
Second GP appointed as patients seek more flexible and comprehensive health care options
New development between Yeovil and A303 won't provide any affordable homes
Permission was originally granted in October 2023
Taunton pop up bar available for events after a 'fully booked' Summer
Taunton-based entrepreneurs are searching for Somerset locations and events to hold their unique and colourful bar.
'Only call 999 for emergencies': Police phone service goes down
Somerset Police is dealing with an unexpected issue as phone lines have gone down this evening.
From Strictly to Somerset: Chris McCausland is coming to Taunton
A strictly favourite this year, Chris McCausland is coming to Somerset as part of a stand-up tour.
Somerset confirm signing of wicket keeper Katie Jones
Somerset County Cricket Club is delighted to have signed wicketkeeper Katie Jones.
Lord's Taverners holding their Christmas Lunch at County Ground
The Somerset region of the Lord’s Taverners are holding their annual Christmas Lunch at the Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton on Wednesday 4th December.
Somerset Funeral Notices as 35 loved ones remembered
Heartfelt tributes have been paid
Yeovil College announces new £60m campus redevelopment project
It will include a modern teaching centre, a sports centre and a technical construction centre
Official reopening of notoriously dangerous junction after being re-routed
A major Somerset Council project to remodel the Miner's Arm Junction in Priddy, Wells and help prevent serious collisions has recently been completed on time.
Somerset dog parents can celebrate the 'paw-lidays' at new Santa Paws experience
Shepton Mallet Dobbies announces the return of its Santa Paws experience for Christmas 2024, where residents can bring their dogs to meet Santa Claus.
Aaron Jarvis nets brace as win sends Yeovil Town into play-off spots
Aaron Jarvis bagged a brace as Yeovil came from behind to beat Maidenhead 3-1 and move into the National League play-off places.
Tom Abell to be special guest at Harry Burden lunch
Somerset's Tom Abell is to be the guest of honour at Harry Burden lunch event