Somerset spin bowler Shoaib Bashir is optimistic about being ready for the first Ashes Test this winter, expressing relief that the injury to his little finger occurred on his non-bowling hand. Bashir suffered the injury …
Four boat owners in Bath have been formally billed a total of £55,000 by Bath & North East Somerset Council following the removal of their sunken boats from the River Avon. The council carried out the operation in May after …
Poundland, the leading discount retail chain, has revealed the next phase of its store closure plan, confirming that 12 additional shops will close, including a second Somerset location in Taunton. This follows the recent …
Two individuals have been hospitalized after a lorry collided with a broken-down car and subsequently caught fire on the westbound carriageway of the A303 near Mere on Monday, July 21. The incident occurred just before 10:30 …
An elderly black Labrador named Jackson made an unexpected and perilous descent into an 18-foot water-filled well in Middlezoy on the Somerset Levels. The incident occurred around 10:35 a.m. on Sunday, July 20, setting off a …
Rachel Gilmour, the MP for Tiverton and Minehead, was visibly emotional outside Minehead Middle School after a tragic coach crash claimed the life of a 10-year-old pupil and injured 21 others. The coach, carrying nearly 70 …
A puffin named Oona has made a remarkable comeback after being found over 100 miles from the coast, in a Herefordshire garden. Severely underweight and far from her natural habitat, Oona’s journey from rescue to release …
Every summer, a quiet dairy farm off the A361 transforms into a vibrant, bustling city where music, dancing, and nonstop raving take center stage. People from across the globe journey to Glastonbury Festival to sing …
Just days ahead of his highly anticipated Glastonbury performance, Rod Stewart faced a daunting health challenge. The 80-year-old rock legend was struck by a severe case of Influenza A, reputed to be one of the worst flu …
Police have expressed their sincere thanks to the public following the safe recovery of Christine, a woman who went missing last Saturday. The community’s vigilance and prompt reporting played a crucial role in locating her …
Following five nights of high energy, limited sleep, questionable hygiene, and close contact with thousands, numerous Glastonbury Festival attendees are now reporting flu-like symptoms a week after the event. The much-loved …
In the early hours of Saturday, March 9, 2024, Keith Titchin collapsed at home after experiencing a cardiac arrest. His wife, Diane, was awakened by unusual snoring noises and quickly discovered him unconscious on the floor. …
A serious collision on the A36 near Frome has resulted in two drivers being hospitalized, with the road closed in both directions this evening, Tuesday, June 24. The incident occurred just before 5 pm and involved a black …
As festival season kicks off, over six million people are gearing up to enjoy the festivities. New research reveals some unusual remedies festival-goers turn to for post-festival fatigue — ranging from aromatherapy and …
At just 20 years old, Megan Dixon’s life took an unimaginable turn when she went to the hospital for what should have been routine tests. What followed was two years trapped in a silent, motionless body—paralyzed from the …