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Council blames poor CQC rating on 'inexperienced inspectors'
The Care Quality Commission inspected the council between April and September 2024, and in January published a rating of ...
Large derelict building destroyed by fire in Taunton
A large derelict building in Taunton has burnt to the ground. The fire broke out yesterday evening, Monday, April 14, and ...
A303 diversions as major road closed 13 hours after serious crash
More than 13 hours later, the A303 is still closed westbound between the B3081 (Bourton) and the A350 (West Knoyle) following ...
Man dies after falling from A303 bridge
A man has died after he fell from a bridge on the A303. It happened at the Mere bypass, about seven miles east of Wincanton, at 11pm last night, Monday, April 14. The pedestrian, a 39-year-old man, ...
'Complex investigation work' required after serious crash closes A303
A key road near the Somerset-Wiltshire border is closed this morning, Tuesday, April 15, following a serious crash. The A303 Mere Bypass, about seven miles east of Wincanton, is currently closed in ...
New car-free route across Somerset Levels opens to public
Travelling between two growing settlements on the Somerset Levels has become a little bit easier after the first phase of a car-free route was completed. The Curry Rivel Active Travel Group has been ...
Opinion
Pensioners plea for free BBC TV licences in petition
A petition to hand free TV licences to all people over the age of 66 has reached tens of thousands of signatures, and the government has responded. Currently, all over-75s who receive Pension Credit, ...
Fire drama in pictures as derelict building burns to the ground in Taunton
Firefighters were called to the Comeytrowe area of Taunton yesterday evening, Monday, April 14, after numerous members of the public dialled 999 to report the blaze.
Bus lanes scrapped as major junction revamp gets green light
The junction will have smart traffic signals, updated bus stops and shelters, and improved walking and cycling links ...
Tiny foxes make giant leap as Longleat welcomes rare Easter triplets
Three fennec fox kits are defying the odds at Longleat, after becoming the only recorded births of their kind in UK zoos this year – and they’re set to open their eyes for the first time at Easter ...
John Cleese says 'go away and be offended' as he addresses controversial jokes
Acknowledging the potential for jokes to offend, Kate noted that current times might find certain humour problematic, leading John to assert: "Well then I think they should just go away and be ...
Arrest after man punched in the face in Taunton
Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was punched in the face in Taunton. The attack took place on Duke Street at around 1pm on Tuesday, March 25.