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Trailer releases for new 28 years later film partially set in Somerset
A Hollywood film partially set in Somerset has had its trailer released starring Cillian Murphy, Jodie Comer, and more.
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National Grid focus on reconnecting thousands of properties after storm
1.8m homes and businesses have been restored after Storm Darragh, with 2,172 currently without power in Somerset, National Grid said.
Storm Darragh damage across Somerset as 90mph winds hit
Teams dealt with nearly 700 reports of incidents on the road and more than 400 fallen trees during and after Storm Darragh, which hit just two weeks after Storm Bert .
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Storm Darragh: 700 road incidents, 13,000 homes powerless and 400 fallen trees
Following Storm Darragh, over 400 trees fell, 700 road incidents were reported, 20 power cables were downed and 13,000 homes were left without power across Somerset.
Highly regarded pub near Taunton listed for sale heading into 2025
A pub near Taunton has been put on the market for £650,000 nearly six years after announcing new ownership.
Developer donates thousands to improve country park
A parish council has been gifted £6,000 to improve a country park.
Somerset Council Tax could rise beyond 5% cap
Council Tax levels in Somerset could rise ‘beyond’ the government’s own 5% cap in 2025/25, following representations from Somerset Council's leader.
Salon for neurodivergent people opens with help of start-up loan
The salon caters for customers who find haircuts and manicures a challenge due to mental health needs or neurodivergent conditions.
Multiple vehicle crash on the M5 near Taunton leads to two injured
Two were injured following a multiple-vehicle collision that occurred on the M5 southbound between J25 (Taunton) and J26 Wellington on December 7.
Pilgrim journey to take place across Somerset for 2025
For a week at the end of February a non-profit seeking, ecumenical Christian organisation, will be walking around Dunster and the surrounding areas.
Poorly boy, 3, son of former Yeovil player, can't be treated on NHS
His dad, who used to play for Yeovil Town, has been forced to pay for his treatment
Urgent road closure on A39 after damage to electricity pole
An urgent closure is in place on the A39 after damage to a National Grid pole.
Emergency incident suspends trains between Bristol and Taunton
National Rail has announced that all train services between Bristol and Taunton are currently suspended due to an incident at Bristol Temple Meads Station.
Trees and roofs block Somerset roads after storm
Several closures are still in place across Somerset as fallen trees and debris are blocking the roads after the passage of Storm Darragh.
M5 set to close off in and around Somerset for five nights this week
The M5 is set to close for multiple nights this week in Somerset and Devon.
Mum's tragic death turns loss into hope and helps Somerset families heal
"I can think of no better legacy for Jo.”
Somerset pub named best sports pub in the UK
The Arrow in Yeovil, Somerset, has been named the UK's best sports pub
Young Taunton motorbike technician wins national competition
Taunton, Somerset-based Lloyd Lewis-Gamblin, 22, a motorcycle technician at GV Bikes, has won the prestigious Royal Enfield Super Squad UK final 2024.
Thousands of Somerset properties still without power after storm damage
11,221 properties were without power across Somerset this morning (December 8), National Grid said.
Road closures still in place after Storm Darragh
Several road closures around the county are still closed after Storm Darragh hit the South West yesterday (Saturday, December 7).