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  • Coronavirus cases continue to rise but no new deaths recorded

    The number of coronavirus cases in Sedgemoor increased by 37 in the last 24 hours, official figures show. A total of 6,598 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 in Sedgemoor when the UK coronavirus daily dashboard was updated

  • Lockdown prompts fall in crime in Somerset

    CRIME has fallen over the last year in Somerset, official police records reveal. Avon and Somerset Constabulary recorded 33,805 offences in Somerset in the 12 months to March, according to the Office for National Statistics. That was a decrease

  • 10 rainy day things to do in Somerset

    IT was always going to happen. After experiencing glorious sunshine for the the past week, it abruptly comes to an end, just in time for the first weekend of the summer holidays. But fear not, Somerset offers plenty of indoor fun to keep the kids

  • Mystery kayak sighting prompts emergency callout

    THE Coastguard rescue team was scrambled to reports of a kayak possibly in difficulty of the Somerset coast yesterday (Friday) - but it has turned into a mystery. Crews responded to reports of an inflatable kayak that had been seen entering the

  • Drama as MOBILITY SCOOTER rescued from Somerset beach

    A PERSON riding a MOBILITY SCOOTER got stuck in soft mud on a Somerset beach. Members of the Burnham Coastguard Rescue Team were sent to Burnham beach on Friday (July 23) to reports from a member of the public about the stranded vehicle. "As

  • Shocking Covid death toll in Somerset care homes revealed

    THE tragic coronavirus death toll in Somerset care homes has been revealed. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) said it was publishing figures on death notifications it received from named homes for the first time in a bid to be transparent, following

  • Somerset braced for bad weather after Met Office warning

    SOMERSET could face thuderstorms and FLOODING today, the Met Office has warned. After enduring a heatwave this week, with temperatures hitting 30C, a weather warning has been issued covering the county, warning of severe thunderstorms.  The

  • Food festival planned for this weekend is called off

    A FOOD festival planned for this weekend has been cancelled. Sunshine is not on the menu for tomorrow (July 25), so the Little Eat:Wells event has been called off. The event was due to be held on Cathedral Green, but has nowbeen rescheduled

  • Impressive three-bed home near town centre goes on the market

    AN impressive three bedroom, semi-detached older style house with large attic room and first floor bathroom, courtyard gardens and garage situated in a town centre location within a stones throw of shops and amenities. The accommodation comprises