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Dream come true as epic new Somerset soft play area set to open
Mini Kingdom Soft Play will open on Saturday
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Thatchers Cider wins four medals at international awards
Thatchers Katy, made from 100 per cent British Katy apples, took home gold after scoring 119 points.
New farm shop launched at M5 motorway services
A new farm shop has launched at a key motorway services on the M5 in Somerset, at Sedgemoor Services southbound.
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Child pronounced dead after school bus crash on A396 in Somerset
A child has died after an incident involving a coach collision on the A396 today (July 17).
Multiple air ambulances called to bus incident on major Somerset A-road
Lots of emergency services, including five emergency helicopters, have been sent out to an incident in Somerset that involved a bus today (July 17).
Revised plans for 361 new homes near the M5 in Bridgwater
Construction on more than 350 new homes near the M5 in Bridgwater could begin within the next 12 months if revised plans are approved.
Baby beaver born at Somerset nature reserve captured on video
The first confirmed sighting of a baby beaver being born at a Somerset nature reserve has been captured on video.
No start date for £4.9m upgrade of Bridgwater Carnival facilities
No start date has been set for a £4.9m upgrade of Bridgwater Carnival's existing facilities - nearly two months after the contract for the work was awarded.
Jeremy Clarkson pub, The Farmer's Dog, hosts The Wurzels
Legendary Somerset band The Wurzels played a surprise live show at Jeremy Clarkson's pub this past week.
No start date for major A38 upgrades between Highbridge and Bristol Airport
No start date has been set for a series of major upgrades to the A38 across Somerset following the commitment of central government funding.
MP vows to fight for Crewkerne hospital beds as NHS trust eyes reform
Crewkerne's local MP has vowed to fight to protect the beds at the town's community hospital as the local NHS trust prepares to consider the facility's future.
New clinic set up aimed at helping 'misunderstood' condition
Husband and wife gynaecologist consultants Ahmar and Fatima Shah will be running the clinic at the Kingston Wing
Column: How to keep your children busy during the summer holidays
If your child is of secondary school age this could be the moment to throw them a summer challenge that will help grow their confidence, business acumen, and creative thinking.
Sarah Dyke MP launches campaign to reopen Somerton Post Office
After the main Post Office in Somerton was closed down in 2022, its residents were left unable to easily access vital services.
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance hold fourth annual 5K twilight run
The charity event, held on Saturday, July 5, saw numerous supporters from across the region join the fun.
Somerton manufacturer reveals growing production facility
Needles and Pins Aerospace specialises in the design, manufacture, and repair of bespoke protective covers, acoustic insulation, and interior soft fittings for military and civilian aircraft.
MP vows to fight for Crewkerne hospital beds as NHS trust eyes reform
Crewkerne's local MP has vowed to fight to protect the beds at the town's community hospital as the local NHS trust prepares to consider the facility's future.
Former detective blamed 'horrible divorce' before fatal Dulverton fire, inquest hears
Malcolm Baker, 60, an ex-Met Police detective superintendent, died in the blaze which started shortly after uniformed police officers arrived at his home in Brompton Regis, near Dulverton, on the evening of September 14, 2022, following a call from his wife.
Parents told police they did not harm premature baby who died at Yeovil Hospital
Daniel Gunter, 27, and Sophie Staddon, 23, are both accused of murder and causing or allowing the two-week-old baby’s death
Devastated daughters speak out after mother killed in horror crash
Cyrus Bailey crashed into Christine Ibbotson's car after pulling out at a junction