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Keep windows and doors shut" advice as fire crews tackle barn blaze near Wells
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (160+ words) HOUSEHOLDS in a village near Wells have been urged to keep windows and doors shut this morning after a fire. The Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to a barn fire in Westbury-sub-Mendip at around 3. 50am. A…...
Somerset man handed suspended sentence over fake tees of The Beatles, Metallica, and more
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (455+ words) WESTON-SUPER-MARE man Peter Clanford " who admitted selling counterfeit music and football T-shirts " has been handed a suspended prison sentence. Clanford sold the clothing " including copycat shirts bearing the names of acts such as The Beatles, Metallica and the England football…...
Women who Dare to Bare can sign up for topless swim fundraiser: Here's how
2+ hour, 57+ min ago (538+ words) WOMEN who Dare to Bare are being urged to take part in a topless swim for a good cause. The event, on August 23, will raise money for the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA) and see participants over 18 take an…...
Somerset Council: Public Notices " June 17, 2026
3+ hour, 7+ min ago (59+ words) SOMERSET LEVELLER: Public notices published in edition 217, June 17, 2026: SOMERSET LEVELLER: Public notices published in edition 216, June 10, 2026: STATUTORY NOTICE Somerset Council" SOMERSET LEVELLER: Public notices published in edition 215, June 3, 2026: SOMERSET COUNCIL LOCAL" SOMERSET LEVELLER: Public notices published in edition 214, May 27, 2026: SOMERSET…...
Two-year deal agreed for Frome Town to stay at Badgers Hill Stadium
10+ hour, 43+ min ago (612+ words) A TWO-YEAR lease has been agreed that will keep Frome Town AFC at their badgers Hill home. Frome Town Council (FTC) and the football club have agreed a deal over the ground, including settling "8, 000 of rent arrears and a reduced…...
West Somerset MP says new rules on social media for teens "don't go far enough
11+ hour, 5+ min ago (510+ words) A SOMERSET MP has called for film-style age ratings for social media " a step further than the Government's proposed ban for under-16s, which they said "don't go far enough. Rachel Gilmour (Lib Dem, Tiverton & Minehead) said "harmful algorithms and content…...
Bridgwater MP unleashes his inner metalhead! Caption competition
15+ hour, 34+ min ago (344+ words) A SOMERSET MP is discovering his metal side " and helping promote a county business. The corridors of Westminster may seem a far cry from the mosh pit of a rock show, but Bridgwater MP Sir Ashley Fox has uncovered his…...
Frome Busks brings music to town streets: Pictures
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (308+ words) THE streets of Frome were filled with music during the latest event showcasing the best of town talent. Frome Busks, an annual pop-up music event hosted by Frome College and Selwood Academy and supported by Frome Town Council (FTC), returned…...
Van driver killed in A358 crash near Ilminster
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (214+ words) A MAN died after a crash on the A358 near Ilminster on Sunday (June 14). The incident, which involved two vehicles including a van, happened at just after 10am on the busy route, close the Broadway Street junction. "Sadly, a man who was…...
Somerset village's campaign to save their pub shortlisted for top award " The Somerset Leveller
2+ day, 35+ min ago (367+ words) A CAMPGAIN to save a Somerset village pub has been shortlisted for a prestigious award. Save the Bell Inn, Curry Mallet " run by the Curry Mallet & Beercrocombe Community Pub Ltd " is a finalist in the One to Watch category at…...