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Patrick McCann was charged with a number of offences
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'I was a Grammys seat filler - it's all very different behind the scenes'
A woman who was chosen to be a seat-filler at the 2026 Grammy Awards has shared what the swanky event is really like when the cameras stop rolling - and it's not what you'd expect
New bishop set to begin ministry in Somerset this weekend
Fiona Gibson is to be consecrated as Bishop of Taunton for the Diocese of Bath and Wells, Somerset, at Southwark Cathedral on 6 February 2026.
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Glastonbury Festival's nearest train station set for significant upgrade
The work aims to make the site more accessible
Finalists revealed in this year's Somerset Business Awards
The finalists for the 2026 Somerset Business Awards have been revealed.
Boy appears in court charged with murdering 16-year-old
Shayne Hambakachere was found seriously injured and tragically died in hospital
Charity to begin centenary year with talking café event in Taunton
Thrive Somerset marks 100 years with a free Talking Café event at Taunton’s Brewhouse Theatre, celebrating community support and tackling isolation in 2026.
Best and worst car insurance companies in the UK for claims - full list
Which? surveyed nearly 3,500 car insurance customers to see which insurers handle claims most effectively, and which types of claims are most likely to be settled
LIVE: Hundreds queue for new M&S in Bath as it opens today
The flagship store opens its doors this morning
BMW and Ford Fiesta drivers involved in 'road rage' incident on quiet street
Police want to speak to a third driver
78 new homes planned near historic Somerset pub
A decision is due by the summer
‘No confidence’ in Somerset Council’s planning decisions
Rural Somerset communities exasperated by "inappropriate" housing developments have said they have "no confidence" in Somerset Council.
Dozens of new homes could be built in Keynsham as developer launches consultation
More expansion could be in store for the burgeoning town
'Iconic' UK club brand returning to hometown Taunton after more than 20 years
An “iconic” UK club brand with Somerset roots is returning to Taunton, where its story first started, after more than 20 years.
Kelsey Grammer accused of 'abandoning' seaside home to 'rack and ruin'
'We've not seen him for ages and the place is starting to look like it's falling apart'
Free septic tank replacement scheme labelled 'dysfunctional' after lengthy delays
A SCHEME to upgrade old septic tanks in Somerset, to help lower phosphate emissions, has been labelled "dysfunctional" after delays of nearly a year and half.
Centenarian at Taunton care home celebrates milestone birthday
Joan 'Vicki' Clarke, born in Greenwich, London, celebrates her 100th birthday in Taunton after a distinguished academic career and life of travel.
Shepton Mallet garden centre to host special events for Mother’s Day
Celebrate Mother’s Day 2026 at Dobbies Shepton Mallet with a planted wreath workshop and afternoon tea. Book creative experiences for mums and families now.
Column: Adam Dance on recent flooding in Chard and Ilminster
Adam Dance MP calls for urgent planning reform and flood prevention investment in Chard, Ilminster and the South West after recent severe flooding impacts.
Somerset MP warns lax trade deals threaten British farming
A Somerset MP has claimed lax trade agreements are threatening the future of British farming.