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Strode College lecturer James Arlett, passed away in January last year

History event exploring The Crusades to be held in memory of Strode College expert

A ONE-DAY history conference in Glastonbury will focus on one of the most turbulent periods in history – the…

Yeovil Town were 1-0 down to Weymouth at the Bob Lucas Stadium. Picture: Google

Weymouth v Yeovil Town game abandoned after fan illness

THE south west derby between Weymouth and Yeovil Town was abandoned this afternoon due to an illness in the…

Tor, by White Lake Cheese in Shepton Mallet, was named the best in England

Pyramid goats cheese made near Glastonbury Festival site named the best in England

A SOMERSET goats cheese paying subtle homage to the Glastonbury Festival has been crowned the best in England. Tor, produced…

MIUs in, clockwise from top left; West Mendip, Shepton Mallet, Frome and Bridgwater, will be renamed UTCs

MIUs in Somerset to be renamed – and what they can treat you for

PEOPLE in Somerset needing immediate medical help will attend Urgent Treatment Centres across the county from April 1. The Somerset…

Finca has opened its sixth branch in Glastonbury

New coffee shop opens in landmark Glastonbury spot

A NEW coffee shop has opened in Glastonbury. Finca is welcoming customers to its new premises on the corner of…

20mph limits could be introduced in 15 Somerset towns and villages. Picture: Pixabay

20mph speed limits proposed in 15 Somerset towns and villages: Full list

NEW 20mph speed limits are being proposed in 15 Somerset communities. Somerset Council has proposed the new limits for drivers…

Nine-year-old Zac Roe, of Andover, tragically died after a crash in North Dorset. Picture: Wiltshire Police

Tributes to Zac Roe, 9, who was tragically killed in A354 crash near East Woodyates

THE heartbroken family of Zac Roe – who tragically died after a crash near East Woodyates – have paid…

Work is being carried out to improve the A354/New Road junction. Picture: Google

Temporary lights and reduced speed limit during work at accident blackspot near Sherborne

SPEED limits are being cut and temporary traffic lights installed at an accident blackspot near Sherborne as work to…

A weather warning covering Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset is in place on Thursday. Picture: Met Office

Easter weekend weather: Warnings ahead of bank holiday weekend

PLANNING for the Easter weekend is underway – but beware the weather this bank holiday. The Met Office has issued…

Bin and recycling collections will change in Somerset over Easter

Changes to bin and recycling collections in Somerset over Easter – and what you CAN recycle

HOUSEHOLDS in Somerset are being given notice of changes to bin and recycling collections over Easter. Collections that would usually…