Somerset

Somerset recycles an additional 682 tonnes of cardboard each January

Council urges locals to use less cardboard as recycling surges post-Christmas

Residents wishing to make their voices heard must be registered

Somerset Council reminds locals to register to vote ahead of by-elections

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Officers conducting a sweep searching for knives. Picture: Avon and Somerset Police

Police operation sees 160 knives taken off streets of Avon and Somerset

Somerset Councillors Tessa Munt and Mike Rigby, are stepping down from the Executive at the end of the year.

Two Somerset Council leaders step down from executive roles

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A porch pirate in action

‘Porch pirates’ are a growing threat to Christmas gifts

Tree planting at Wyndham Hill, Yeovil.

Somerset Council named among global leaders in response to climate emergency

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Emma Rawlings, Somerset Chamber of Commerce CEO

Business leaders welcome fall in inflation but still demand action from Chancellor

The River Parrett at Westonzoyland being dredged.

Nearly £130,000 secured for extra dredging on the Somerset Levels this winter

You will be notified in January if your collection day is changing. Picture: Somerset Council

New recycling and rubbish collection days coming to 120,000 Somerset homes

Proposed Site Of New Wetlands Near Wellington.

Government could force new Somerset housing developments to be greener

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Sites where police are checking speeds this week

Sites where Avon & Somerset Police are clamping down on speeding drivers

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The £3million Omaze house in Somerset

Prize draw for £3million Somerset house plus £100,000 cash

Somerset will be part of the national long-term plan

Somerset to receive share of £800 million to improve and repair roads

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Heron Way Group increased its loans for barn conversions from £200,000 up to £750,000

Post-Covid trend reveals huge surge in number of barn conversions

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Local businesses better be quick as there are only 40 spaces up for grabs!

Expert mentoring available for local businesses through council initiative

The warning will be in place for 18 hours tomorrow (Thursday, November 16)

Updated Weather warning for rain across Somerset and the South West

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The NHS is attempting to reduce the number of avoidable hospital admissions this winter by using technology. Picture: PA

The Somerset GPs using artificial intelligence to identify patients at risk

The weather warning runs from 5am until midday

WEATHER UPDATE Met Office Somerset weather warning for thunderstorms on their way

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Thatchers Apple and Blackcurrant Cider. Picture: Thatchers Cider

Somerset family firm Thatchers' new Apple and Blackcurrant Cider

The campaign has provided maximum protection to 137,000 people from COVID-19 and 170,000 from flu

More than half of Somerset's eligible population receive Covid-19 booster jab

A flooded field next to the River Sheppey near Wells earlier today. Picture: County Gazette

Environment Agency issues flood alerts across swathes of Somerset

Missing Terry Quinlan could be in the Avon and Somerset area. Picture: South Wales Police

Appeal to public in Avon & Somerset to find man missing from retirement home

The government's incoming Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) planning legislation is anticipated to be enacted in January

Public input sought for implementation of Biodiversity Net Gains in Somerset

The council has declared a financial emergency

Updated ‘Immediate action’ required to avoid council’s bankruptcy

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Somerset bus timetables are being amended from later in November. Picture: Buses of Somerset

More morning and evening buses in Somerset to up 'reliability and punctuality'

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Wanted man Dale Avery. Picture: Durham Police

Have you seen man WANTED on recall to prison?

Last year's Somerset Business Awards event. Picture: Somerset Chamber of Commerce

Deadline looms for entries to Somerset's main business awards

Cake International is an annual three-day exhibition held in the NEC in Birmingham

Burnham baker crowned best in the world at global cake competition

Somerset's Covid-19 vaccination programme is underway

Winter Covid-19 vaccinations underway in Somerset - see if you can get yours

County Hall, HQ of Somerset Council

Somerset Council begging letter to Government for more cash as bankruptcy looms

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Some of the drugs seized by ROCU

JAILED: Gang who flooded South West with £millions of drugs

The Environment Agency have issued a flood alert for the majority of Somerset.

Flood alert issued by Environment Agency for rivers across Somerset still in place

Several roads remain closed. Picture: Newsquest

Warning across Somerset with roads closed, land saturated and more rain to come

Joshua Hunt. Picture: Avon and Somerset Police

Sexual risk order slapped on 'gimp' man who terrified victims

Josh, Jordan and Rich from Somerset Council's gritting team.

Council ‘confident’ of having enough grit to keep roads open during cold winter

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A flooded road in South Somerset this morning

Hundreds of incidents reported as Storm Ciarán hits Somerset

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Oliver Hampson will be in court today. Picture: Avon and Somerset Police

Serving Avon and Somerset Police officer in court charged with stalking

Yellow wind and rain warnings in place during Storm Ciarán. Picture: Newsquest

BE PREPARED Torrential rain and strong winds forecast as Storm Ciarán looms

A weather warning across Somerset has been updated. Picture: Met Office

WIND and RAIN warnings over the whole of Somerset during Storm Ciarán

The coming week promises a mix of weather conditions for the Taunton, Wells, and Bath areas in the build up to Bonfire Night

Heavy rain and unsettled weather to batter Somerset in build up to Bonfire Night

There are no plans to change the collections.

Somerset waste bosses have 'no plans' to go back to fortnightly waste collections

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The warning is in place for Wednesday and Thursday. Picture: Met Office

Met Office issues 30-hour rain warning for Somerset

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The Diocese of Bath and Wells hopes to attract more school governors. Picture: Diocese of Bath and Wells

Campaign launched to attract more school governors in Somerset

The fleet of 23 winter vehicles stands ready to cover the 900 miles of road in the region

Somerset Council's fleet of gritters ready for icy battle this winter

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Somerset Council headquarters.

Number of Somerset councillors could be slashed by 2027 under new boundary review

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County Hall, Somerset Council's HQ in Taunton. Picture: County Gazette

COUNCIL IN CRISIS Somerset Council fights to plug £100 million black hole and stave off bankruptcy

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The pass rates in Somerset. Picture: Newsquest

Where you're most likely to pass and fail your driving test in Somerset

Wood appeared at Bristol Magistrates' Court. Picture: Google

IN COURT Police officer accused of WhatsApping photos of dead man and rape suspect

A week-long operation was carried out in Avon and Somerset. Picture: Avon and Somerset Police

Drugs worth £1/4million seized and 21 arrests in Avon and Somerset Police busts

Healthwatch Somerset wants to hear about your experiences trying to get a GP appointment. Picture: PA

Tried to book a GP appointment lately? Somerset watchdog wants to hear from you

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The 999 call was made at 1am. Picture: Archive

'My barber's closed' - man's 999 call to Avon & Somerset Police at 1am

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Respect people who don't want to take part in Hallowe'en. Picture: Avon and Somerset Police

'Enjoy Hallowe'en - but don't spook the vulnerable or elderly' warn police

The new contract starts in April 2024. Picture: Archive

Kier Transportation Ltd seals £225 million Somerset roads deal

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Isobel Pring at the Driftwood Café, Blue Anchor with Darren Taylor stamping her passport. Picture: Nell Barrington

New passport for Coast Path walkers launched