Somerset

‘Work far from over’: New flood response sites go live in three counties

TWO new websites offering advice, information and support on flooding incidents have been launched across Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset. The…

The flat, in Moor Lane, Wincanton, was "completely destroyed" by the blaze. Picture: Paul Jones/Somerset Leveller

A person died in Wincanton flat fire, police confirm

A PERSON died in a flat fire in Wincanton in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The incident, at…

The flat, in Moor Lane, Wincanton, was "completely destroyed" by the blaze. Picture: Paul Jones/Somerset Leveller

Investigation after flat “100% damaged” by fire in Wincanton: Pictures

A FLAT fire in Wincanton prompted an emergency callout in the early hours of this morning (March 3) -…

The site, a former car park behind The Bear Inn, in Wincanton, has permission for three homes. Pictures: Right Move/Allen Heritage

Plot behind Somerset pub – with permission for three homes – up for sale

LAND behind a Somerset town pub is for sale – with planning permission for three houses. A courtyard to the…

Six years at the top: Care South again ranked in UK’s best care groups

CARE South has been named one of the UK’s Top 20 Care Home Groups for the sixth consecutive year,…

Frank Foster was mayor of Wincanton for three years. Picture: Foster family

Former Wincanton mayor Frank Foster has passed away, aged 85

FRANK Foster – a former mayor of Wincanton – has passed away aged 85. Mr Foster became a well-known member…

Vehicles stopped in joint operation targeting rural offenders

POLICE forces from across the South West descended on Dorset as part of a co-ordinated crackdown on rural and…

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’…