Somerset

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…

SHARE Frome offers items for people to borrow - but is facing a tough year. Picture: Google

SHARE Frome charity in danger of closure after store loss: How you can help

NEED a drill? A trestle table? A smoke machine? Well, a charity ‘library of things’ in Frome can provide them…

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…