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Kay Millar, a 29-year-old teacher from Frome, Somerset, who uses a wheelchair, warns that recent changes to the Motability scheme will force her—and many others—into isolation. With mileage allowances being reduced and steep … Read More

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Somerset Council and central government have engaged in “frank but constructive” discussions about delivering vital infrastructure at Taunton’s largest development site, Orchard Grove. Situated between the A38 … Read More

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Green spaces in the growing village of Street, Somerset, will soon be managed more locally, following a new devolution agreement. This shift comes as Somerset Council addresses a financial emergency declared in November 2023, … Read More

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A sweet shop in Bridgwater town centre has been granted a licence to sell alcohol, despite being located in an area identified as an “antisocial behaviour hotspot.” The Sweet Box, operated by Jeyatheepan … Read More

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Somerset is set to experience a brief surge in temperatures this week, with highs reaching a pleasant 22°C ahead of the Half Term break. According to the Met Office, much of the region, including key towns such as Taunton and … Read More

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Bath Rugby staged an impressive comeback to defeat Saracens 31-22 in the last-16 knockout round of the 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup at the Recreation Ground. Despite a rocky first half where Saracens took an early 10-0 lead … Read More