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Massive Somerset soft play near M5 fighting for survival as summer holidays loom
"A lot of people assume we're busy during the summer holidays, but it's a long six weeks"
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LIVE - Delays after police incident on major route to Bristol Airport
A police incident has closed part of the A370 in both directions, causing delays for those travelling to Bristol Airport
Former Conservative MP and broadcaster Ann Widdecombe dies aged 78
Ann Widdecombe, who had a long career as a Conservative MP, has died at the age of 78
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Morrisons confirms major roll out of new feature across 500 supermarkets
The scheme will eventually cover Morrisons’ network of approximately 500 supermarkets over the next few months.
Former Conservative MP and broadcaster Ann Widdecombe dies aged 78
Ann Widdecombe, who had a long career as a Conservative MP, has died at the age of 78
Keir Starmer hints at bank holiday if England win World Cup (Do you agree?)
Sir Keir Starmer has hinted that there could be a bank holiday in England if the national team win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
'Haunted' Somerset castle and former school is up for sale
The quirky 17th-century property has enjoyed a colourful career
Somerset family to make 37 entries at village flower and craft show
The Winter family will make 37 entries at the Fitzhead Flower and Craft Show 2026, part of the village fete near Wiveliscombe, Somerset, 25–26 July.
Five-bed Somerset house with 'stunning' gardens on the market for £700k
Five-bedroom detached period home for sale in Minehead, Somerset, on sought-after Whitegate Road
Green Focus: Britain's recent heatwaves exposes Trump's madness
Britain faces record-breaking heatwaves and crop failures as climate change worsens, driving food insecurity. Military spending rises amid US-UK tensions.
Small businesses across Somerset honoured at Shining Stars Awards
Somerset small businesses honoured at 2026 Shining Stars Awards by Businesswomen UnLtd, with Anita Greenslade of House of Admin named Shining Star of the Year.
Hospice charity shop campaign launched in Somerset
St Margaret’s Hospice’s ‘More than a Shop’ campaign highlights how charity shop donations fund vital palliative care, support patients, and aid communities.
Somerset Council launches accessibility and inclusion programme
Somerset Council partners with Evenbreak and Spark Somerset to offer free accessibility and inclusion training, supporting disability equality across services.
World Cup-themed event brings joy to Frome care home residents
Catherine House Care Home in Frome hosted a lively FIFA World Cup-themed open day, uniting residents and the community with football, music, and food.
Nursery downgraded by Ofsted after concerns over teaching and leadership
A childcare nursery in Frome has been downgraded by Ofsted after inspectors raised concerns about the consistency of teaching and leadership
New lease of life for former Taunton car dealership with jobs available
A large former car dealership has been repurposed into a 'donation centre' in a busy area of Taunton
Taunton's new padel courts officially opened by one of UK's top players
New indoor Padel courts have been officially opened in Taunton, with works well and truly underway for an additional sixth court
Man three and a half times drink-drive limit collides with stationary traffic
Simon Orchard was more than three and a half times the drink-drive limit when he collided with stationary traffic
Full line-up set for free live music event in Taunton this weekend
Taunton Independent Market is set to feature a lineup of live music acts as it returns to Castle Green this weekend
Accused Somerset 'drugs mule', 80, to return home after Chile prosecutors close case
Neighbours in William Eastment's quiet Somerset cul-de-sac were shocked when he was arrested. Prosecutors have now reportedly closed the case against him