Somerset

Mr Drummond will stand down in the next 12 months. Picture: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Chair of Somerset NHS to stand down in next 12 months

THE chair of the NHS in Somerset is standing down after 10 years at the top of the organisation. Colin…

The crash happened on the A361 near Shepton Mallet, police said. Picture: Google

Man killed in crash on A361 – just weeks after another fatal incident

A MAN has died after a crash on the A361 in East Cranmore. The incident happened at just before 6.40pm…

Andrew Wilson, of Martock, has been jailed for shining lasers at Yeovil. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Martock man Andrew Wilson jailed for shining lasers at aircraft over Yeovil

SOMERSET man Andrew Wilson has been jailed after admitting to shining lasers at an aircraft. The 53-year-old, of Martock, was…

Two people allegedly tried to break in to TK Maxx in Babylon Hill, Yeovil. Picture: Google

Two arrested after alleged attempted break-in at TK Maxx near Sherborne

POLICE arrested two people who allegedly tried to force their way in to TK Maxx. The incident happened at the…

Squatters were evicted from the house in Glastonbury. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Squatters removed from Glastonbury house – which is now boarded up

PEOPLE who had taken over an empty house in Glastonbury and squatted in the property have been referred for…

Wessex Internet will be rolling out high-speed broadband in south Somerset and parts of Dorset

Somerset and Dorset areas to benefit from £33m high-speed internet rollout

INTERNET users in rural areas near Sherborne, Swanage, Dorchester, Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet and Bruton, will soon be able to…

Candidates for the role of PCC in Avon & Somerset have been revealed - and told you why they deserve your vote...

Avon & Somerset PCC candidates confirmed: Why they say you should vote for them…

THE final list of candidates hoping to be the next Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon & Somerset has…

Joe Steel, of Frome, has been handed a Criminal Behaviour Order. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

‘Prolific’ Frome shoplifter Joe Steel banned from certain shops

A “PROLIFIC” Frome shoplifter has been handed an order banning him from certain shops. Magistrates in Taunton granted a Criminal…

Mel Parsons and Faith, pictured with guests at the retreat caravan, and right, Matt, who the charity was founded in memory of

Race night will raise money for Wincanton-based cancer respite charity

A WINCANTON-based charity that offers respite breaks for those affected by cancer is holding a fundraising race night in…

Someone called Dan Kellaway responded to the police appeal on Facebook - criticising the description. Picture: Facebook

Yeovil man criticises “receding hair” description on police Facebook appeal to find him

IF police post a wanted poster, you would imagine the person featured would want to keep a low profile. But…