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Sean Penn bags third Oscar but skips ceremony - Somerset County Gazette
Sean Penn bags third Oscar but skips ceremony Somerset County Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 12:54 am
Burnham-On-Sea’s Avenue Tennis Club scoops Somerset Club of the Year title - Burnham-On-Sea.com
Burnham-On-Sea’s Avenue Tennis Club scoops Somerset Club of the Year title Burnham-On-Sea.com
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 12:14 am
Somerset councillors back four‑year transport plan focusing on accessibility and active travel - Burnham-On-Sea.com
Somerset councillors back four‑year transport plan focusing on accessibility and active travel Burnham-On-Sea.com
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 12:08 am
Townhouse: Nail salons overlooked by male-led investment for decades - Somerset County Gazette
Townhouse: Nail salons overlooked by male-led investment for decades Somerset County Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 16 March 2026 🕒 12:04 am
Rose Byrne leads glamorous early arrivals to the Oscars - North Somerset Times
Rose Byrne leads glamorous early arrivals to the Oscars North Somerset Times
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 9:47 pm
Woman charged with murdering baby girl after she fell from height - Somerset County Gazette
Woman charged with murdering baby girl after she fell from height Somerset County Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 8:34 pm
Starmer and Trump discuss ‘importance’ of reopening Strait of Hormuz - Somerset County Gazette
Starmer and Trump discuss ‘importance’ of reopening Strait of Hormuz Somerset County Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 8:03 pm
Shoppers told 'do not eat' Walkers crisps sold at UK supermarkets due to recall - North Somerset Times
Shoppers told 'do not eat' Walkers crisps sold at UK supermarkets due to recall North Somerset Times
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 6:26 pm
Somerset burglaries rise to nearly 3,900 a year - Shepton Mallet Nub News
Somerset burglaries rise to nearly 3,900 a year Shepton Mallet Nub News
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 6:03 pm
Jim Goodwin slams Dundee United’s late derby switch-off as ‘pathetic’ - Somerset County Gazette
Jim Goodwin slams Dundee United’s late derby switch-off as ‘pathetic’ Somerset County Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 5:24 pm
Ribee makes light work of Lincolnshire opposition - Somerset County Gazette
Ribee makes light work of Lincolnshire opposition Somerset County Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 4:59 pm
Dundee’s added-time double stuns United and earns a derby draw - Somerset County Gazette
Dundee’s added-time double stuns United and earns a derby draw Somerset County Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 4:34 pm
Irish eyes smiling as thousands celebrate St Patrick’s Day in London - Somerset County Gazette
Irish eyes smiling as thousands celebrate St Patrick’s Day in London Somerset County Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 4:24 pm
Henderson open to Aintree with Gold Cup runner-up Jango Baie - Somerset County Gazette
Henderson open to Aintree with Gold Cup runner-up Jango Baie Somerset County Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 4:06 pm
Crystal Palace held to a goalless draw by 10-man Leeds - Somerset County Gazette
Crystal Palace held to a goalless draw by 10-man Leeds Somerset County Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 4:06 pm
Somerset Council can’t reveal where 2,333 empty homes are located - Somerset Live
Somerset Council can’t reveal where 2,333 empty homes are located Somerset Live
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 4:00 pm
Four-bed home in Backwell on the market at £1.075m - Great British Life
Four-bed home in Backwell on the market at £1.075m Great British Life
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 4:00 pm
Planning applications in and around Wellington submitted to Somerset Council - Wellington Weekly News
Planning applications in and around Wellington submitted to Somerset Council Wellington Weekly News
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 3:03 pm
Champion Bumper hero Keane back to winning ways at the Curragh - Somerset County Gazette
Champion Bumper hero Keane back to winning ways at the Curragh Somerset County Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 2:59 pm
How to keep pigeons away from bird feeders - 5 expert tips - Somerset Live
How to keep pigeons away from bird feeders - 5 expert tips Somerset Live
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 2:42 pm
Marine Nationale set to start Punchestown prep - Somerset County Gazette
Marine Nationale set to start Punchestown prep Somerset County Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 2:37 pm
What we learned from the 2026 Guinness Six Nations - Somerset County Gazette
What we learned from the 2026 Guinness Six Nations Somerset County Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 2:05 pm
Cars parked on Bath half-marathon route craned off the road by council - Somerset Live
Cars parked on Bath half-marathon route craned off the road by council Somerset Live
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 1:52 pm
Young Somerset receives grant - Wellington Weekly News
Young Somerset receives grant Wellington Weekly News
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 1:48 pm
Nick Rockett set for crucial racecourse return on Tuesday - North Somerset Times
Nick Rockett set for crucial racecourse return on Tuesday North Somerset Times
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 12:17 pm
Community news from across West Somerset - West Somerset Free Press
Community news from across West Somerset West Somerset Free Press
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 12:05 pm
Homeowners urged to add kitchen leftover to gardens to 'make a real difference' - North Somerset Times
Homeowners urged to add kitchen leftover to gardens to 'make a real difference' North Somerset Times
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 11:53 am
Yeovil Town left frustrated after 'killer blow' loss to Boston United - Somerset Live
Yeovil Town left frustrated after 'killer blow' loss to Boston United Somerset Live
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 10:58 am
Somerset and Dorset Railway announce 2026 event program - RailAdvent
Somerset and Dorset Railway announce 2026 event program RailAdvent
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 10:34 am
45 fantastic pictures from the Bath Miles fun run - Somerset Live
45 fantastic pictures from the Bath Miles fun run Somerset Live
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 9:37 am
National Minimum Wage 2026 confirmed new levels and date - Somerset Live
National Minimum Wage 2026 confirmed new levels and date Somerset Live
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 9:26 am
The cheapest places to fill up your car in Somerset on Saturday - facilitiesmanagement-now.com
The cheapest places to fill up your car in Somerset on Saturday facilitiesmanagement-now.com
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 9:21 am
Tribute paid to man with 'love for travelling and adventure' - North Somerset Times
Tribute paid to man with 'love for travelling and adventure' North Somerset Times
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 9:18 am
Man on drugs tried to smuggle 25 people into Glastonbury Festival, court hears - Somerset County Gazette
Man on drugs tried to smuggle 25 people into Glastonbury Festival, court hears Somerset County Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
8 North Somerset restaurants & cafes which received a new hygiene rating in February - BristolWorld
8 North Somerset restaurants & cafes which received a new hygiene rating in February BristolWorld
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
The clown keeping the joy of circus alive especially for those who need it most - Somerset Live
The clown keeping the joy of circus alive especially for those who need it most Somerset Live
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Major Somerset quarry can operate until 2056 as expansion plans approved - Somerset Live
Major Somerset quarry can operate until 2056 as expansion plans approved Somerset Live
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Is Yeovil the new Ibiza? Maybe not - but it’s definitely on the up - Somerset Live
Is Yeovil the new Ibiza? Maybe not - but it’s definitely on the up Somerset Live
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
North Somerset village’s GP surgery faces permanent closure - Somerset Live
North Somerset village’s GP surgery faces permanent closure Somerset Live
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Somerset café owner Kate receives prestigious accolade - The Somerset Leveller
Somerset café owner Kate receives prestigious accolade The Somerset Leveller
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 5:02 am
North Somerset Council announces upcoming road safety measures and closures - Weston Mercury
North Somerset Council announces upcoming road safety measures and closures Weston Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 5:00 am
North Somerset Council confirm creation of new footpath in Nailsea - North Somerset Times
North Somerset Council confirm creation of new footpath in Nailsea North Somerset Times
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 5:00 am
See how Wells fared as Britain’s 20 smallest cities ranked best to worst - Somerset County Gazette
See how Wells fared as Britain’s 20 smallest cities ranked best to worst Somerset County Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 15 March 2026 🕒 5:00 am
Somerset farm shop hosts BBC presenter during 'ludicrous challenge' - Somerset County Gazette
Somerset farm shop hosts BBC presenter during 'ludicrous challenge' Somerset County Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 9:40 pm
Three cousins born on same day at same Somerset hospital - Somerset Live
Three cousins born on same day at same Somerset hospital Somerset Live
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 5:49 pm
Decision time on future of toilets in town centre - BBC
Decision time on future of toilets in town centre BBC
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 4:39 pm
Award winning Somerset restaurant celebrates fifth birthday in the countryside - Somerset Live
Award winning Somerset restaurant celebrates fifth birthday in the countryside Somerset Live
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 12:00 pm
Historic Somerset country house that was in BBC show up for sale - Somerset County Gazette
Historic Somerset country house that was in BBC show up for sale Somerset County Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 11:12 am
Former dairy farm could become peat research centre - BBC
Former dairy farm could become peat research centre BBC
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 9:28 am
Former dairy farm could become peat research centre - BBC
Former dairy farm could become peat research centre BBC
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 9:28 am
The cheapest places to fill up your car in Somerset on Saturday - Somerset Live
The cheapest places to fill up your car in Somerset on Saturday Somerset Live
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 7:38 am
Grade II listed former veterinary clinic near Taunton to become home - Somerset County Gazette
Grade II listed former veterinary clinic near Taunton to become home Somerset County Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
North Somerset influencer visits Weston-super-Mare to conduct street interviews - Weston Mercury
North Somerset influencer visits Weston-super-Mare to conduct street interviews Weston Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
New deal struck to 'give new lease of life' to salvaged wood from Birnbeck Pier - Weston Mercury
New deal struck to 'give new lease of life' to salvaged wood from Birnbeck Pier Weston Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
North Somerset influencer visits Weston-super-Mare to conduct street interviews - North Somerset Times
North Somerset influencer visits Weston-super-Mare to conduct street interviews North Somerset Times
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
John White, businessman and noted Somerset figure who assisted David Lean in making Lawrence of Arabia - The Telegraph
John White, businessman and noted Somerset figure who assisted David Lean in making Lawrence of Arabia The Telegraph
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Man who lashed out at police while being arrested ordered to pay compensation - Somerset County Gazette
Man who lashed out at police while being arrested ordered to pay compensation Somerset County Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Council tax rates confirmed in North Somerset for 2026/27 - Weston Mercury
Council tax rates confirmed in North Somerset for 2026/27 Weston Mercury
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 5:00 am
North Somerset death notices and funeral announcements - North Somerset Times
North Somerset death notices and funeral announcements North Somerset Times
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 5:00 am
Photographers 'turn their backs' in Somerset - North Somerset Times
Photographers 'turn their backs' in Somerset North Somerset Times
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 5:00 am
Work progressing on Weston park makeover – with planting to come - The Somerset Leveller
Work progressing on Weston park makeover – with planting to come The Somerset Leveller
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 4:01 am
Annual Council Tax billing: Somerset Council issues update on temporary processing delays - Somerset Council
Annual Council Tax billing: Somerset Council issues update on temporary processing delays Somerset Council
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 7:19 pm
Trial of Taunton bus priority scheme to begin 'imminently' - Somerset County Gazette
Trial of Taunton bus priority scheme to begin 'imminently' Somerset County Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 5:07 pm
Council working on urgent plan to fully reopen A30 Hendford Hill following storm damage - Somerset Council
Council working on urgent plan to fully reopen A30 Hendford Hill following storm damage Somerset Council
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 3:42 pm
“It’s been outstanding” – Jason liking what he’s seen in Desert Springs - Somerset County Cricket Club
“It’s been outstanding” – Jason liking what he’s seen in Desert Springs Somerset County Cricket Club
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 2:02 pm
CCTV appeal after jewellery theft - Avon and Somerset Police
CCTV appeal after jewellery theft Avon and Somerset Police
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 1:07 pm
Hundreds turn out to wish Greg James well as he treks through Dorset and Somerset - The New Blackmore Vale Magazine
Hundreds turn out to wish Greg James well as he treks through Dorset and Somerset The New Blackmore Vale Magazine
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 1:04 pm
'Very dangerous' paedophile raped child - Somerset Live
'Very dangerous' paedophile raped child Somerset Live
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 12:03 pm
Somerset Council cannot say where 2,300 empty homes are - Glastonbury and Street Nub News
Somerset Council cannot say where 2,300 empty homes are Glastonbury and Street Nub News
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 11:54 am
Forgeworks revamps Somerset farmhouse with low-lying stone extension - Dezeen
Forgeworks revamps Somerset farmhouse with low-lying stone extension Dezeen
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 11:30 am
Somerset man raped woman while she slept - Somerset Live
Somerset man raped woman while she slept Somerset Live
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 11:10 am
Man jailed for 'heinous' sexual offence after victim found sleeping - Somerset County Gazette
Man jailed for 'heinous' sexual offence after victim found sleeping Somerset County Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 11:10 am
RECAP: Greg James passes Somerset in Comic Relief challenge - Somerset County Gazette
RECAP: Greg James passes Somerset in Comic Relief challenge Somerset County Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 10:50 am
When exactly Greg James will pass through Somerset in Comic Relief challenge - Yahoo News UK
When exactly Greg James will pass through Somerset in Comic Relief challenge Yahoo News UK
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 10:22 am
Somerset beekeeper named winner of top West Country award - Somerset County Gazette
Somerset beekeeper named winner of top West Country award Somerset County Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 9:38 am
'Disinformation campaign' row over plans for Bath solar farm - Somerset Live
'Disinformation campaign' row over plans for Bath solar farm Somerset Live
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 7:00 am
Somerset woman with rare blood feels 'honoured' to donate - BBC
Somerset woman with rare blood feels 'honoured' to donate BBC
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 6:22 am
Somerset woman with rare blood feels 'honoured' to donate - BBC
Somerset woman with rare blood feels 'honoured' to donate BBC
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 6:22 am
Somerset woman's rare blood is frozen for up to 30 years - Somerset Live
Somerset woman's rare blood is frozen for up to 30 years Somerset Live
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 5:00 am
Somerset Council warns of temporary Council Tax processing delays ahead of annual billing - Burnham-On-Sea.com
Somerset Council warns of temporary Council Tax processing delays ahead of annual billing Burnham-On-Sea.com
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 12:06 am
Burnham-On-Sea MP calls for parliamentary debate on Somerset flood management - Burnham-On-Sea.com
Burnham-On-Sea MP calls for parliamentary debate on Somerset flood management Burnham-On-Sea.com
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 12:00 am
Campaigners 'upset and angry' as field fenced off - BBC
Campaigners 'upset and angry' as field fenced off BBC
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 6:15 pm
Somerset paedophile jailed for 'abhorrent' child sex abuse - BBC
Somerset paedophile jailed for 'abhorrent' child sex abuse BBC
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 5:28 pm
Pervert from Weston-super-Mare amassed more than half a million sick images of children - Somerset Live
Pervert from Weston-super-Mare amassed more than half a million sick images of children Somerset Live
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 4:36 pm
New Somerset Council review could see tiered parking charges - BBC
New Somerset Council review could see tiered parking charges BBC
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 3:51 pm
Somerset boy with liver transplant surprised by Gladiator - BBC
Somerset boy with liver transplant surprised by Gladiator BBC
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2026 🕒 12:11 pm
Multi-agency “Winter of Action” programme expanded - North Somerset Council
Multi-agency “Winter of Action” programme expanded North Somerset Council
📢 Published on 📅 5 March 2026 🕒 3:18 pm
New booking system extended to Portishead and Backwell recycling centres - North Somerset Council
New booking system extended to Portishead and Backwell recycling centres North Somerset Council
📢 Published on 📅 4 March 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Exceptional Financial Support confirmed for Somerset Council - Somerset Council
Exceptional Financial Support confirmed for Somerset Council Somerset Council
📢 Published on 📅 4 March 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Boost for community‑led climate and nature action in North Somerset - North Somerset Council
Boost for community‑led climate and nature action in North Somerset North Somerset Council
📢 Published on 📅 4 March 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Highway improvements set to begin on West Town Road, Backwell - North Somerset Council
Highway improvements set to begin on West Town Road, Backwell North Somerset Council
📢 Published on 📅 3 March 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Redesign of the Council Tax Reduction Scheme approved - North Somerset Council
Redesign of the Council Tax Reduction Scheme approved North Somerset Council
📢 Published on 📅 25 February 2026 🕒 2:48 pm
Somerset town dubbed the ‘new Notting Hill’ with independent shops and galleries - Somerset Live
Somerset town dubbed the ‘new Notting Hill’ with independent shops and galleries Somerset Live
📢 Published on 📅 24 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Somerset flooding incident moves into recovery phase - Somerset Council
Somerset flooding incident moves into recovery phase Somerset Council
📢 Published on 📅 20 February 2026 🕒 5:17 pm
Consultation on North Somerset joining combined authority - West of England Combined Authority
Consultation on North Somerset joining combined authority West of England Combined Authority
📢 Published on 📅 13 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Floods Minister visits Somerset communities impacted by recent weather - GOV.UK
Floods Minister visits Somerset communities impacted by recent weather GOV.UK
📢 Published on 📅 10 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
‘It’s sacred and transformative’: Somerset holds Saxon-inspired festival to embrace ‘month of mud’ - The Guardian
‘It’s sacred and transformative’: Somerset holds Saxon-inspired festival to embrace ‘month of mud’ The Guardian
📢 Published on 📅 8 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Major incident in Somerset remains ongoing after Storm Chandra - Somerset Live
Major incident in Somerset remains ongoing after Storm Chandra Somerset Live
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
‘Feels like a losing battle’: the fight against flooding in Somerset - The Guardian
‘Feels like a losing battle’: the fight against flooding in Somerset The Guardian
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
‘Like a sea out there’: flooded Somerset residents wonder how water can be managed - The Guardian
‘Like a sea out there’: flooded Somerset residents wonder how water can be managed The Guardian
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Major incident declared in Somerset after Storm Chandra brings flooding and strong winds - The Guardian
Major incident declared in Somerset after Storm Chandra brings flooding and strong winds The Guardian
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
In Somerset, I found glorious proof that England can build great council houses. So what is holding us back? - The Guardian
In Somerset, I found glorious proof that England can build great council houses. So what is holding us back? The Guardian
📢 Published on 📅 25 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Somerset Council welcomes finance settlement but continues to call for fairer funding - Somerset Council
Somerset Council welcomes finance settlement but continues to call for fairer funding Somerset Council
📢 Published on 📅 9 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Cost-of-living support available for Somerset residents this winter - Somerset Council
Cost-of-living support available for Somerset residents this winter Somerset Council
📢 Published on 📅 22 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
