large village and civil parish in the county of Somerset, England
Somerset high street's Union Flags to return for Remembrance after 'upsetting' removal
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/somerset-high-streets-union-flags-11201646
Decision deferred on 160-home Street development plans: 160 homes could be delivered on Brooks Road as part of the Street 'future growth area' ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26671329.decision-deferred-160-home-street-development-plans/
Somerset's biggest village could be about to grow again: Fields have been earmarked for housing
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/housing-estate-could-built-fields-11199024
Santander bank in Wells reopens after overnight burglary: A Somerset high street bank has reopened after being targeted by a group of masked thieves who ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26665358.santander-bank-wells-reopens-overnight-burglary/
Bomb squad in Bristol city centre and 999 crews swarm as man 'leaves suspicious item'
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/bristol-bomb-explosion-city-centre-37803263
Every Bath street where free parking could end — map and full list: The council also wants to increase the price of on-street parking every year for the next ...
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/every-bath-street-free-parking-11191440
Price hike at Somerset car parks is 'reasonable and inevitable': But thousands of people are demanding changes
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/price-hike-somerset-car-parks-11202897
Much-loved mum, nan and great nan among this week's Somerset funeral notices: Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/much-loved-mum-nan-great-11201194
New plans submitted for 48 homes on busy A39 in Street: Following a consultation over the summer, Bloor Homes South West has submitted formal proposals for ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26622402.new-plans-submitted-48-homes-busy-a39-street/
Isle of Wight Post Office branch to shut for major revamp: Ryde Post Office closes on October 12 for a three-week refurbishment.
countypress.co.uk/news/26620519.isle-wight-post-office-branch-shut-major-revamp/
Street Parish Council reviews future of weekly market: Residents in a Somerset town are being asked whether their weekly street market should continue after ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26611554.street-parish-council-reviews-future-weekly-market/
Cocktail bar Charlotte's to open in Bath city centre: There will also be a cafe on site
somersetlive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/cocktail-bar-charlottes-open-bath-11180680
Frome Turkish restaurant fined £40,000 over illegal working: Turkish restaurant in Somerset has been served a civil penalty of £40,000 for illegal working ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26607879.frome-turkish-restaurant-fined-40-000-illegal-working/
New gym and coffee bar BLAST Training Club to open in Street: Two Somerset fitness enthusiasts are preparing to launch a new training club in Street ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26609052.new-gym-coffee-bar-blast-training-club-open-street/
Somerset Council scales back planned car parking increases: Parking charges will be going up by ten per cent in January - far less than originally planned - ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26594917.somerset-council-scales-back-planned-car-parking-increases/
Plans for new café to open in Wells spark objections: Plans have been revealed for a new cafe to open its doors in Somerset
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26591333.plans-revealed-new-cafe-wells-somerset/
Martock corner shop fined £40,000 for hiring illegal workers: Aayushi Trading Ltd, registered to the Premier Store at seven North Street, in Martock, Somerset ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26573182.martock-corner-shop-fined-40-000-hiring-illegal-workers/
Frome Carnival to take place alongside street party in town: A street party and graffiti workshop will take place in Frome town centre on Saturday (September 26) ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26571789.frome-carnival-street-party-licence-granted-council/
Street party gets approved 🎉
Frome’s annual carnival is getting an extra dose of excitement tomorrow as a brand-new street party has officially been given the ... Show more
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🚨 If you know this pair, please inform the police
Avon and Somerset Police is appealing for the public's help following an incident at a mobile phone ... Show more
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Somerset veteran forgot he'd entered lottery draw before 'insane' £500K win: Army veteran Rick Robinson had to check his Postcode Lottery app to realise it was ...
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/somerset-veteran-forgot-hed-entered-11136200
Beloved reverend among this week's Somerset funeral notices: Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/beloved-reverend-among-weeks-somerset-11151812
CCTV released after parcels stolen from Yeovil doorstep: There have been two separate incidents
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/cctv-released-after-parcels-stolen-11149104
Body found near Bristol city centre park: Her death is being treated as non-suspicious
bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/body-found-near-bristol-city-11148719
TGJones set to close Somerset stores this month - full list: Major high street retailer TGJones is closing several of its stores in Somerset as part of a ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26518701.tgjones-set-close-somerset-stores-month---full-list/
Film crews spotted on one of 'most iconic' streets in Frome: Film crews were spotted shooting a 'major' TV advert on a street described as one of ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26518117.film-crews-spotted-one-most-iconic-streets-frome/
Plans for changes to Somerset parking charges progress: Somerset Council is moving forward with plans for a new county-wide parking charge structure
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26497754.plans-changes-somerset-parking-charges-progress/
Good Samaritan hit with brick after attempting to stop fight: Police want to speak to the person pictured
bristolpost.co.uk/news/local-news/good-samaritan-hit-brick-after-11138826
Somerset stretch of A39 notorious for flooding set to close for 'significant' works
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/somerset-stretch-a39-notorious-flooding-11128897
A-road closed both ways after serious crash - updates: Drivers are being urged to find alternative routes
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/somerset-road-closed-both-ways-11120462
Latest Somerset funeral notices pay tribute to 'one of life's true characters': "Thank you for all the wonderful memories"
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/latest-somerset-funeral-notices-pay-11122384
A39 resurfacing to begin near site of 350 new Williton homes: Somerset Council will be resurfacing the A39 Priest Street in Williton - including a key section ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26490968.a39-resurfacing-begin-near-site-350-new-williton-homes/
Rumoured Banksy appears on building near Weston-super-Mare: A mystery piece of street art, created in a style strongly reminiscent of Banksy's work ...
thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/26489153.rumoured-banksy-appears-building-near-weston-super-mare/
Latest Somerset funeral notices pay tribute to 'one of life's true characters': "Thank you for all the wonderful memories"
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/latest-somerset-funeral-notices-pay-11122384
❌Illegal tobacco products with an estimated street value of more than £44,000 have been seized following a multi-agency enforcement operation in North Somerset ... Show more
Alan Carr praises Somerset high street in new podcast: Beloved comedian and Celebrity Traitors star Alan Carr raved about a trip to an idyllic Somerset town in a ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26483566.alan-carr-praises-somerset-high-street-new-podcast/
Yeovil town centre 'less welcoming' as long-standing rules lapse: "There are also concerns that this is discouraging visitors"
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/yeovil-town-centre-less-welcoming-11098952
Dog walking areas in Mendip Hills thrown out by inspector: The Planning Inspectorate has ruled that plans for a dog-walking facility in the Mendip Hills ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26457038.dog-walking-areas-mendip-hills-thrown-inspector/
Somerset heatwave incoming this week ☀️
According to the Met Office, the peak heat will arrive on Wednesday and Thursday ... Show more
Much-loved mum, gran and great-gran among this week's Somerset funeral notices: Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/much-loved-mum-gran-great-11096984
New Somerset parking charges could deter 'shoppers, visitors, families and hikers'
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/new-somerset-parking-charges-could-11104366
Somerset jobs at risk as Betfred announces 130 shop closures: Over 600 jobs are set to be cut as a UK high street chain closes 130 shops for good
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26431395.somerset-jobs-risk-betfred-announces-130-shop-closures/
Bus from Glastonbury to Castle Cary will meet every train: The 567 bus service has begun operating on a six-month trial between Glastonbury and Castle Cary ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26446549.bus-glastonbury-castle-cary-will-meet-every-train/
Looking back at 19th century adverts for local businesses in Lancaster Trade Directory 1881
lancasterguardian.co.uk/news/national/looking-back-at-19th-century-adverts-for-local-businesses-in-lancaster-trade-directory-1881-8842537
£37k security bill to guard vacant Taunton council flats: Block of flats on Duke Street in Taunton has been empty for nearly a year - and Somerset Council is ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26411164.37k-security-bill-guard-vacant-taunton-council-flats/
£7m from National Lottery to return iconic attraction to Bath: It is expected to attract a quarter of a million visitors a year when it reopens in the city
somersetlive.co.uk/news/local-news/7m-national-lottery-return-iconic-11092102
Street leisure centre closed due to 'ongoing issue': Strode Swimming & Leisure in Street, Somerset remains closed after a flood in the plant room affected the ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26425665.street-leisure-centre-closed-due-ongoing-issue/
B3151 closed in Somerset after car seen 'on its roof': Emergency services are at the scene of a two-vehicle collision in on a main road in Somerset this ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26432924.b3151-closed-somerset-car-seen-on-roof/
Wells' Kids Stuff Toymaster set to close after 28 years: A 'beloved' toy shop in Somerset is set to close its doors soon after serving customers for ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26415655.wells-kids-stuff-toymaster-set-close-28-years/
Empty Somerset council flats advertised as filming location: Tenants were removed from flats in Duke Street for extensive repairs nearly a year ago - and ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26403208.empty-somerset-council-flats-advertised-filming-location/
New operator sought for The King Alfred pub in Street: A Somerset pub with guest accommodation is looking for a new operator months after the team behind the ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26400139.new-operator-sought-king-alfred-pub-street/
New pottery studio and café opens its doors in Somerset town: New pottery studio and café has officially opened on the high street of Wellington
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26296551.new-pottery-studio-caf-opens-doors-somerset-town/
Beloved son, brother and uncle among this week's Somerset funeral notices: Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/among-weeks-somerset-funeral-notices-11063841
A concerned Bath resident says overflowing bins like these, pictured over the weekend, are making the city look "filthy and unwelcoming" ... Show more
Somerset Camera Club: Photographs of iconic street art: Somerset Camera Club members have spent this week photographing the county’s best-known street art.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26274769.somerset-camera-club-photographs-iconic-street-art/
🚐 A new bus service providing a rail link with Castle Cary station is due to launch within weeks 🚆
The new 567 service will be operated by Somerset Council ... Show more
Bath is a tourist hotspot with a housing crisis but holiday lets are going unnoticed
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/bath-tourist-hotspot-housing-crisis-11057860
Man seriously injured after being hit by car at Tesco petrol station: The driver of the car reportedly drove off without stopping
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/man-seriously-injured-after-being-11063383
Thug attacked woman on a street: The victim was praised for her bravery
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/thug-attacked-woman-street-11063523
Bath is a tourist hotspot with a housing crisis but holiday lets are going unnoticed
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/bath-tourist-hotspot-housing-crisis-11057860
Quiet Taunton street is now a construction zone as residents face 'years of torture'
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/quiet-taunton-street-now-construction-11050507
Major 999 response after fire breaks out in empty store: Roads have been closed in the area
bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/empty-wilko-catches-fire-bedminster-11056137
'Bridgwater has a big problem and we're powerless to stop it': Major construction projects nearby have been cited as a factor
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/bridgwater-big-problem-were-powerless-11054409
First look at plans for 229 homes and new 'high street': Nearly half will be classed as 'affordable' housing
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/first-look-plans-229-new-11050934
Hammet Street, Taunton, to close to public for roadworks: Hammet Street, Taunton, will close on Sunday 12 July for crane operations and air conditioning ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26264326.somerset-council-temporarily-close-hammet-street-taunton/
OpinionWhat does Keir Starmer's departure mean for Somerset?: Sir Keir Starmer will be leaving 10 Downing Street later in the year - but the impact it will have on ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26215706.keir-starmers-departure-mean-somerset/
Key FactsKeir Starmer Resigns as UK Prime Minister
Jun 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thesun.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thesun.co.uk
- Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Labour leader and Prime Minister following months of party dissent and loss of support.
- Andy Burnham, former Greater Manchester Mayor, emerged as the leading candidate and secured backing from many Labour MPs.
- Labour leadership nominations open on July 9, with the new leader expected to assume office by mid-July before Parliament reconvenes.
- Despite internal party conflict and calls for a general election, Labour maintains a substantial Commons majority, ensuring government continuity.
Every decision I’ve taken has been about putting the country I love first, that is why I will resign as leader of the Labour Party. I have spoken to His Majesty the King this morning to inform him of my decision.— Sir Keir Starmer, addressing the nation outside Downing Street as he resigns
Pedestrian left with life-changing injuries after being hit by van in Bath: The crash happened in broad daylight
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/pedestrian-left-life-changing-injuries-11047672
Sinkhole appears after 'underground explosion': The public has been urged to stay away
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/sink-hole-appears-after-underground-11029363
Taunton HMO plans approved despite objections from residents: Plans to change a main building and rear office building in Taunton into two separate houses in ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26189978.taunton-hmo-plans-approved-despite-objections-residents/
The moment flash-flooding swept Glastonbury high street: Glastonbury shop owner Michelle Cowbourne has shared CCTV of the flash flooding yesterday ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26220278.moment-flash-flooding-swept-glastonbury-high-street/
HMO near Bridgwater town centre given permission to expand: Somerset Council has narrowly approved these changes
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/hmo-near-bridgwater-town-centre-11027395
Suspect named after street fight : Police were initially called to a pub but video shows fighting on the street outside
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/suspect-named-after-street-fight-11025663
Unity Club in Street, Somerset to close after 104 years: Unity Club, on Leigh Road in Street, Somerset is to close after 104 years because of rising costs and ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26197997.unity-club-street-somerset-close-104-years/
Bristol city centre major incident - all you need to know: A broken gas main has brought chaos to the city centre
bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/bristol-city-centre-major-incident-11024103
Former Mr Taunton shop back up for let after shutdown: The Bridge Street unit has come back onto the market just months after a high-profile police closure as MP ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26209617.former-mr-taunton-shop-back-let-shutdown/
The 10 Somerset streets where you are mostly likely to get a parking fine: The amount of cash generated by fines has doubled
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/10-somerset-streets-you-mostly-11021362
Lincolnshire Live Jun 20
The pretty UK town with ‘best' high street - heaving with 100 independent shops: It's the ideal destination for a day out or a weekend break
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/uk-market-town-splendid-high-10994044
The 10 Somerset car parks where you are most likely to be fined: Some rake in huge amounts of cash
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/10-somerset-car-parks-you-11015560
