Somerset Councillor Jo Roundell Greene Granted Six-Month Leave of Absence Tuesday, May 12, 2026 somerset councillor leave libdem southpetherton education localgovernment community specialneeds politics Jo Roundell Greene, a serving Somerset councillor and former parliamentary candidate, has been granted a six-month leave of absence. Since May 2022, she has represented the South Petherton and Islemoor division as one of two … Read More
Award-Winning Somerset Restaurant HOLM Celebrates Five Years of Culinary Excellence Saturday, March 14, 2026 somerset holm restaurant culinary michelin nicholasbalfe localproduce southpetherton foodie dining Somerset is rapidly gaining recognition as one of the UK’s leading culinary destinations, attracting food enthusiasts with its rich local produce, stunning landscapes, and charming villages just a short distance from the … Read More
Woman Rescued After Early Morning Car Crash in Somerset Monday, January 19, 2026 somerset crash rescue firefighters caraccident southpetherton emergency police injuries a303 A woman was rescued after becoming trapped in her car following a crash in Somerset early Sunday morning. Avon and Somerset Police responded to a single-vehicle accident at 3:40am on January 18, near Southfields roundabout on … Read More
Arts Centre’s Alcohol Licence Delayed Again Due to Councillor Absence Thursday, December 4, 2025 somerset artscentre licensing councillors postponement alcohol newcross southpetherton councilmeeting disability A public hearing on granting an alcohol licence to a Somerset arts centre has been postponed for the second time in a week after a councillor failed to attend. The New Cross Arts Centre and tea room, located on the outskirts … Read More
Murder Accused Charged in Connection with Death of South Petherton Man Monday, August 25, 2025 murder southpetherton crime police investigation court assault forensics taunton victim Graham Janes, 49, has been formally charged with the murder of 43-year-old Colin Lawson, a resident of South Petherton. Janes is set to appear before Taunton Magistrates Court today, Monday, August 25, following his arrest on … Read More
Murder Arrest Made Following Death of Man in Somerset Village Sunday, August 24, 2025 somerset murder arrest investigation southpetherton police holbrookpark homicide emergency custody A 49-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found critically injured at a property in Holbrook Park, South Petherton, Somerset, earlier this week. Emergency services responded shortly after 7pm … Read More