A man has died following a collision between a lorry and a van near Wincanton. A bottlenose dolphin has been photographed off the Somerset coast in what is being described as a rare sighting. Serving members of the armed forces, veterans and cadets are being offered free bus travel this Saturday to mark Armed Forces Day and more....
A man has died following a collision between a lorry and a van near Wincanton. Police are appealing for witnesses and any dashcam footage of the collision that happened on the A371 just after 5 am on Wednesday. The man was one of four people in the van. The driver of the lorry was not hurt.
Somerset Council’s Public Health team have teamed up with Somerset Drug and Alcohol Service to mark Alcohol Awareness Week with free health checks on offer across the area – including Yeovil Hospital - from Monday to Friday next week. The theme of this year’s campaign is ‘Understanding Alcohol Harm’ and explores how the effects of drinking can extend beyond the individual - affecting families, relationships and health.
A bottlenose dolphin has been photographed off the Somerset coast in what is being described as a rare sighting. The mammal was spotted at Hurlstone Point near Minehead by volunteers who monitor the waters there.
Serving members of the armed forces, veterans and cadets are being offered free bus travel this Saturday to mark Armed Forces Day. First Bus say that those in uniform or displaying valid ID will not be charged across its Somerset services throughout the day.
And the man dubbed ‘Scotland’s own David Attenborough’ is coming to Yeovil Westlands. Award-winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will be sharing stories of lions, tigers and bears as part of his country-wide tour and recounting stories from his encounters with some of nature’s fascinating animals. Tickets are on sale this morning.
Police investigating an attack on a shop worker in Yeovil have released CCTV images of a man and woman they want to speak to. Farmers in Somerset are being warned to expect more cases of bluetongue. Ilminster Carnival Committee has announced the cancellation of this year's Children's Carnival due to a lack of entries... and more
Two new mobile NHS breast screening units have taken to the road in Somerset. More than 700 new homes are to be built alongside the M5 in Bridgwater. Dawes Twineworks in West Coker is one of several venues open to the public for free this month... and more
It’s going to cost more to park in Chard. Police have issued an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with two burglaries in Yeovil. Somerset Cricket Club is planning to stage performances by some of the world's biggest artistes at their Taunton ground... and more
Work has begun building a new multi-million-pound David Lloyd leisure centre in Yeovil. NHS Somerset says a new system to handle emergency stroke care will lead to "better outcomes" for patients. Tickets for next year’s Glastonbury Festival will go on sale in October...and more
Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to following an assault in Yeovil. Businesses in Taunton say they're worried that planned changes to parking rules could put people off visiting the town. The Red Arrows will take to the skies near the Somerset border in a one-off display later this week... and more
Police in Avon and Somerset say they’re dealing with a big increase in reports of cloned vehicle fraud. A new video system designed to speed up stroke care has been launched in Somerset. Pilgrims are walking through Somerset this week to mark eight hundred years since the death of Saint Francis of Assisi... and more
Avon and Somerset Police are warning about a new scam involving criminals posing as police officers. Flu vaccinations are now available on the NHS ahead of the winter. Liverpool comedian John Bishop has cancelled his show in Taunton later this week after breaking his ankle... and more
Police are investigating a suspected arson attack on a vehicle near Shepton Mallet. New taxi charges come into force in Somerset later this month. The fire service is treating as accidental a blaze at a flat in Yeovil town centre... and more
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