Frustrated rugby player punched opponent after losing scrum: His victim sustained three facial fractures and underwent surgery
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/frustrated-rugby-player-left-opponent-9183845
Somerset and Devon face Met Office weather warning for wind: Areas of Somerset and Devon face Met Office weather warning for wind from Thursday.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24213916.somerset-devon-face-met-office-weather-warning-wind/
Land Rover drink-driver banned for Wellington collision: A WOMAN who collided with “several” parked cars in Wellington while more than double the alcohol limit ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24212627.land-rover-drink-driver-banned-wellington-collision/
Annual Kilve Court Family Day to take place in May: The Annual Kilve Court Family Day is set to be held in May.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24200914.annual-kilve-court-family-day-take-place-may/
25 new electric buses coming to Somerset under £14.7m investment: It will significantly cut carbon emissions across the county
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/five-somerset-bus-routes-benefit-9182728
Norton Fitzwarren incident police responders win award: Chief constable, Sarah Crew said: “Tuesday shone a light on the lengths to which officers, staff ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24182930.award-police-teams-resolved-norton-fitzwarren-incident/
Rob Beckley becomes new High Sheriff of Somerset: His appointment as High Sheriff was formally declared in Wells Cathedral at the annual Somerset Legal Service ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24192643.rob-beckley-becomes-new-high-sheriff-somerset/
Wellington Waitrose shoplifter ordered to pay compensation: A man caught shoplifting in Wellington before he attacked another man has been landed with a ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24178928.wellington-waitrose-shoplifter-ordered-pay-compensation/
Silence from transport bosses over A358 dualling scheme: There have been local reports that the scheme has been "cancelled"
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/transport-bosses-silent-over-future-9158204
M5 Lanes re-opened after 'police incident': Travel Somerset said traffic between Wellington and Taunton is currently being held both ways
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24156418.m5-lanes-re-opened-police-incident/
Murder charge after man, 24, dies of serious injury: Jordan Simcock died in hospital yesterday afternoon following the incident on Monday (February 19)
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/somerset-murder-charge-after-man-9118008
Police assist fallen motorcyclist on the Brendon Hills: "Local PCSO's and Special Constables from the Williton Station were at a multi-agency response for a ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24126845.police-assist-fallen-motorcyclist-brendon-hills/
Dick from Dick and Dom becomes Somerset charity ambassador: Richard McCourt, known for being one half of Dick and Dom, made a surprise appearance at a Somerset ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24144384.dick-dick-dom-becomes-somerset-charity-ambassador/
Flood warnings in Somerset as Met Office issues rain warning: Flood warnings are in place for today (Sunday, February 25) as more rain is forecast.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24142644.flood-warnings-somerset-met-office-issues-rain-warning/
Flood alerts in place for Somerset after Met Office warning: Flood alerts are in place for Somerset after the Met Office issued another weather warning for heavy ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24131680.flood-alerts-place-somerset-met-office-warning/
Major step forward in plans for new Somerset railway station: The new station will be open by September 2025
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/road-new-somerset-railway-station-9066561
Selworthy Special School to be rebuilt over RAAC concrete: A school in Taunton where RACC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) was discovered is to be given ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24115372.selworthy-special-school-rebuilt-raac-concrete/
Three arrests as woman dies in collision on A39 at Minehead: A female passenger in a vehicle involved in a collision on the A39 near Minehead yesterday evening ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24090275.three-arrests-woman-dies-collision-a39-minehead/
Nynehead Court celebrates Nest Box Week with bird boxes: Residents at Nynehead Court have been building bird boxes to celebrate National Nest Box Week.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24148297.nynehead-court-celebrates-nest-box-week-bird-boxes/
Somerset customs featured in new book in January 2012: THE County Gazette reported on a new book, packed full of nostalgia from Somerset’s past after it hit the ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24059141.somerset-customs-featured-new-book-january-2012/
Man jailed for sexually assaulting woman after night out: The victim said she now feels 'unsafe when walking anywhere' following the attack
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/man-jailed-sexually-assaulting-woman-9118311
All change at GP's as nearby practices close off to new patients: Patients will be contacted over any appointment issues
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/change-minehead-doctors-surgery-nearby-9053834
Man in court after children report man offering lift in Williton: A man has appeared in court after children reported a man offering them a lift.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24121923.man-court-children-report-man-offering-lift-williton/
E-scooter rider charged after allegedly riding on M5 at 3am: Jamal Rabeh, 29, from Staplegrove, has been charged with driving while under the influence of ...
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/m5-e-scooter-rider-charged-9003715
“Systemic faults” found in Somerset Council's approach to education: The investigation found “systemic faults” in the council’s approach, with “repeated delays” ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24032651.systemic-faults-found-somerset-councils-approach-education/
Advice to residents during large lorry fire in Staplegrove: Residents in homes on the edge of Taunton have been warned to keep windows and doors closed as ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24021373.advice-residents-large-lorry-fire-staplegrove/
Taunton primary school most oversubscribed in Somerset: A primary school in Taunton has been revealed as the most oversubscribed in Somerset ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24101314.taunton-primary-school-oversubscribed-somerset/
Councillor concerned about ceasing locking of Vivary Park in Taunton: Ceasing the locking of Vivary Park is one of the money saving measures Somerset Council ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24091342.councillor-concerned-ceasing-locking-vivary-park-taunton/
Why the future looks bright for Somerset's rail network: Several new stations could be delivered in the coming years
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/future-looks-bright-somersets-rail-8980527
Coke kingpin with teardrop tattoo ordered to spend longer in jail: Fatling Bahnjaku was caught with a mobile phone within days of being jailed
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/somerset-drugs-kingpin-teardrop-tattoo-9015219
'Police-led incident' closes M5 during rush hour: Traffic has been stopped on both sides
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/live-m5-crash-wellington-traffic-8970828
Trust could control more than 40 schools under merger plans: The merger could take effect from August
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/single-trust-could-control-more-9034618
Suspected rogue traders operating in Alcombe, Minehead: Police are warning householders of suspected rogue traders operating in an area of Minehead.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24052717.suspected-rogue-traders-operating-alcombe-minehead/
Police enquiries after 'concern for welfare of man’ raised in Norton: Police are carrying out enquiries after “concerns were raised for the welfare of a man” in ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23986806.police-enquiries-concern-welfare-man-raised-norton/
Nearly 200 new homes near M5 will remain empty for now: The Court of Appeal will rule on the matter in the spring
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/nearly-200-new-homes-near-9028357
West Somerset schools trust merges with larger trust: A trust responsible for six schools and four nurseries in Minehead and Williton at threat of losing academy ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/24030995.west-somerset-schools-trust-merges-larger-trust/
Rain weather warning issued for Somerset ahead of huge deluge: More disruption is expected to be caused later this week as the spells of heavy rain continue to ...
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/met-office-rain-warning-somerset-8953805
Met Office issues new 'hazardous' 12-hour ice warning: Melting snow and rain is expected to freeze over as temperatures plummet to -6C in parts of Somerset
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/met-office-issues-new-hazardous-8944095
Quick Glance: UK Weather: Sporting Events Cancelled After Coldest Night
- Temperatures of -11C in Aberdeenshire and -8C in rural Wales forecast for Saturday morning.
- Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice in northern Scotland, Cumbria, southwestern Scotland, and southern and eastern coast of England.
- Health and transport risks: Amber Cold Health Alerts in five regions and continued cold weather into next week.
- National Highways urging motorists to plan journeys, monitor weather, and take extra care on roads.
Vital M5 link road upgrade in Somerset postponed until late-2024: The work is estimated to cost £5m
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/vital-m5-link-road-upgrade-8939555
A £10,000 reward is being offered for a Scottish man on Crimestoppers’ most wanted list over the murder of a woman in Somerset ... Show more
Quick Glance: Scottish Man Wanted for Partner's Murder, £10,000 Reward
- Reward offered for information leading to arrest of Richard Scatchard.
- 61-year-old partner found dead at home.
- Scatchard convicted of administering drugs for sexual offenses; considered risk to public, especially women he forms relationships with.
- Police seeking Scatchard after numerous unconfirmed sightings.
Plans approved for homes in former Taunton Police Station: A developer has been given the go ahead to create six new homes in premises that housed part of the ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23872317.plans-approved-homes-former-taunton-police-station/
Met Office updates Somerset warning after thunderstorm forecast: The warning has been extended until 3pm today (November 14) by meteorologists ...
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/met-office-updates-somerset-warning-8905854
Sampford Arundel dairy farmer in court in pollution case: A farmer has admitted discharging "poisonous, noxious or polluting matter" into fresh waters ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23973839.sampford-arundel-dairy-farmer-court-pollution-case/
Driver from Williton incorrectly thought he was insured: A young motorist who admitted driving while uninsured believed he was covered by a valid policy ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23922463.driver-williton-incorrectly-thought-insured/
Former Post Office lawyer apologises to wrongly-convicted subpostmaster: Grant Allen, who worked at Winsford Post Office, was falsely convicted of fraud in the ...
cheshire-live.co.uk/news/chester-cheshire-news/former-post-office-lawyer-apologises-28236806
Rogue trader charges £27,500 for unnecessary work in Watchet: A rogue trader who charged a property owner £27,500 for unnecessary work has been hit with a court ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23911040.rogue-trader-charges-27-500-unnecessary-work-watchet/
Housing developer hauled to court for Somerset offences: The firm has been ordered to pay more than £30,000 in fines and costs
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/housing-developer-hauled-court-somerset-8906641
Motorist's ban for doing 40mph in Greenway Road, Taunton: A motorist has been banned from getting behind the wheel following his latest speeding conviction in ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23913827.motorists-ban-40mph-greenway-road-taunton/
Social Club aiming to maintain unbeaten home record: Young Men’s Social Club will rest their unbeaten home record on the line when they host Hamilton Parish in ...
royalgazette.com/soccer/sport/article/20231202/social-club-aiming-to-maintain-unbeaten-home-record/
The Range in Taunton guilty of seven offences involving rats: Rats' droppings and gnawed food and packaging were discovered at The Range store in Taunton ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23830505.range-taunton-guilty-seven-offences-involving-rats/
Melvin Wheeler caught speeding at 39mph on 30mph road: A motorist from Wellington has been found guilty of speeding by magistrates.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23940647.melvin-wheeler-caught-speeding-39mph-30mph-road/
BT handed hefty fines for Somerset roadworks offences: The company recently appeared in court
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/bt-handed-hefty-fines-somerset-8854900
Wellington Majorettes and The Sundaes at Nynehead Court fete: The sun shone and the music played at Nynehead Court’s fete.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23854953.wellington-majorettes-sundaes-nynehead-court-fete/
Mervyn Rhys Richards cons elderly woman out of life savings: A rogue trader who conned a woman out of her life savings weeks later posed as a Good Samaritan.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23916905.mervyn-rhys-richards-cons-elderly-woman-life-savings/
Housing developer fined £32k for ruining Taunton cycle path: A housing developer has been fined over £30,000 for digging up a cycle path near Taunton and leaving ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23852234.housing-developer-fined-32k-ruining-taunton-cycle-path/
New Somerset railway station gets green light as HS2 scrapped: Trains could start calling at the town from September 2025
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/hs2-axing-gives-new-somerset-8807861
Fire crews tackling barn fire in Stawley, near Wellington: Fire crews are tackling a barn on fire in Stawley, near Wellington.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23828007.fire-crews-tackling-barn-fire-stawley-near-wellington/
Police hunt driver after child hit by SUV: The driver spoke to the child but failed to leave behind any details
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/police-hunt-exmouth-driver-after-8883849
Teen stabbed by 'ten boys' still in hospital after violent attack: The victim told police he was attacked at around 7.50pm by a group of between eight and ten ...
bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/teen-stabbed-group-ten-boys-8795730
Gwent Police hunt Richard Scatchard in connection with murder case: GWENT Police have warned people not to approach the sex offender as he is considered a risk ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/23887889.gwent-police-hunt-richard-scatchard-connection-murder-case/
Cars across Somerset covered in layer of Saharan dust: Saharan dust has caused hazy skies and coated cars in a fine layer of dust overnight.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23773884.cars-across-somerset-covered-layer-saharan-dust/
When and where lightning strikes will hit Somerset - live updates: More heavy rain is on the way despite the bright start to the day
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/met-office-somerset-thunderstorm-forecast-8768016
Baroness Barran visits Selworthy Special School, in Taunton: Department for Education (DfE) Minister Baroness Barran has visited Selworthy Special School ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23813352.baroness-barran-visits-selworthy-special-school-taunton/
Military truck driven through road block as man held on suspicion of attempted murder of police
news.sky.com/story/military-truck-driven-through-road-block-as-man-held-on-suspicion-of-attempted-murder-of-police-12959291
Quick Glance: Military truck breaches police roadblock before M5 incident
- A 'large military truck' allegedly breached a police roadblock near the Royal Marines base in Taunton, prior to lorry drivers staging a 'fantastic' intervention on the M5.
- A 41-year-old man was arrested by Avon and Somerset Police following a series of incidents in the Taunton area on Sunday afternoon.
- The incidents included a 'large military truck' being driven through a police roadblock in the Norton Fitzwarren area, according to police.
- The Royal Marines Norton Manor Camp, home of the 40 Commando Royal Marines, is located in Norton Fitzwarren.
Met Office Somerset weekend 'heatwave' forecast - town-by-town : Skies are set to brighten as we enter a more settled period, the Met Office says
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/met-office-somerset-weekend-heatwave-8790184
Geoff Marshall charged over Norton Fitzwarren incident: Police have charged a 41-year-old man following an incident in Norton Fitzwarren yesterday (Sunday ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23782753.geoff-marshall-charged-norton-fitzwarren-incident/
Weather warning as 'significant disruption' possible: Another wind warning has been issued for the South West following a mixed bag of weather this month
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/met-office-weather-warning-somerset-8776577
Quick Glance: Storm Agnes Arrives in Ireland: Weather Warnings Activated
- Expected arrival in Northern Ireland at lunchtime.
- Yellow rain warning in place in Northern Ireland until 20:00, yellow wind warning until Thursday at 07:00.
- Storm Agnes brings strong and disruptive winds from Wednesday afternoon to early Thursday.
Minehead high street currently closed due to flash flooding: Flash flooding has forced Avon and Somerset Police to close a number of roads in Minehead this ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23794724.number-minehead-roads-closed-due-flash-flooding/
Police name suspect after military truck smashes into multiple vehicles: He will appear in court today (September 12)
bristolpost.co.uk/news/local-news/police-name-suspect-after-military-8744297
St Modwen's fine over Norton Fitzwarren development work: A housing developer has been hammered with a court bill of more than £30,000 for flouting the rules ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23828672.st-modwens-fine-norton-fitzwarren-development-work/
Man destroyed three police cars in 'reign of terror' rampage: He has pleaded guilty to 14 criminal charges, including destroying four vehicles and damaging a ...
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/somerset-man-destroyed-three-police-8745535
Quick Glance: Man admits to 'reign of terror' in military truck rampage
- Vehicle and police vehicle damage
- Property and lamp post damage
- iPhone destruction
- Dangerous driving and assault
Rob Beckley to speak at Somerset Chamber of Commerce event: A retired top police officer will present a talk of 'lessons to be learned for business when disaster ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23831286.rob-beckley-speak-somerset-chamber-commerce-event/
RAAC found at Somerset school as concrete crisis continues: The local MP visited the school to check the safety measures
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/raac-found-somerset-school-collapse-8765375
No further police action for Hinkley Point bus crash drivers: The two drivers involved in a crash which injured Hinkley Point C bus passengers will face no ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23762416.no-police-action-hinkley-point-bus-crash-drivers/
Winsor Nursing Home given 'good' rating in CQC report: A Minehead care home has been praised for its commitment to exceptional care following a 'good' rating in ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23753265.winsor-nursing-home-given-good-rating-cqc-report/
Body found at property after police officers force entry : The man has not yet been formally identified
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/body-found-after-police-force-8699243
Planning application for six homes in Burton Place, Taunton: Part of the former police station in Taunton looks set to be turned into new homes.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23711283.planning-application-six-homes-burton-place-taunton/
All M5 traffic held after trailer overturns: A hay trailer has overturned on the M5 between Wellington and Taunton
devonlive.com/news/local-news/live-m5-somerset-wellington-taunton-8710475
Private school handed hefty fine for safety offences: The company that owns the school recently appeared in court
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/bath-private-school-handed-hefty-8743212
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