Somerset Magazine

A303 not expected to clear until afternoon following HGV crash

DRIVERS face hours more disruption on the A303 near Chicklade after a serious crash forced the eastbound carriageway to…

Major A303 diversions following crash involving two HGVs

THERE are major tailbacks on the A303 near Chicklade this morning following a crash involving two HGVs. The A303 is…

The 1961 DB4 is back up and running thanks to experts at Haynes Heritage Engineering. Picture: Haynes Motor Museum

Iconic Aston Martin brought back to life by Haynes’ car experts

AN ICONIC Aston Martin is back up and running – and on display – thanks to hundreds of hours’…

Police are keen to speak to this person after an incident in Wincanton. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Tracker placed on car in Wincanton prompting stalking investigation

POLICE want to trace this person in connection with an “ongoing stalking investigation” – which saw a tracker placed…

Region’s health and council leaders back tobacco and vape prohibition

COUNCIL leaders and directors of Public Health from every local authority in the South West have joined forces to…

Community views sought to shape music education

THE OCTAGON Music Hub (OMH) has launched a series of short surveys to gather views from the community and…

The Plaza cinema, in Wincanton, is now open. Picture: Paul Jones

Wincanton’s new cinema – The Plaza – is OPEN!

THE first customers at Wincanton’s new cinema are currently enjoying Zootropolis 2 on the opening day of the…

Thousands of carp, roach and bream released into waters

THOUSANDS of young fish are being given a new home across the region as part of a major winter…

A three-screen cinema is planned for the building in South Street, Wincanton. Picture: Google

Opening date for Wincanton Cinema revealed – and it is soon!

WINCANTON will welcome a new cinema in February, it has been confirmed. The new venue, at an Art Deco building…

Driver who hit 100mph and rammed police car jailed

A MOTORIST who led police on a high-risk chase across Dorset at speeds of up to 100mph has been…