Somerset County Gazette

Growing Somerset town may merge with its neighbour by 2027 A growing Somerset town could merge with its immediate neighbour by the next local elections if local residents back proposals.

A Somerset town could merge with its neighbour in the next couple years - read this story from Local Democracy Reporter @danielmumbyldr.bsky.social

The Blue Boar reopens following a six-figure investment A beloved and once-popular pub has reopened its doors after a significant six-figure investment.

A beloved pub in Frome has re-opened

Free parking could be scrapped in Somerset council car parks Free parking in Somerset’s towns could be scrapped along with the introduction of Sunday and overnight charging under proposals put forward by…

Free parking across Somerset could be scraped by Somerset Council

Pub hosting Music Extravaganza to help raise money for boy battling cancer A pub near Taunton is set to host a 'Music Extravaganza' weekend all in the hope of raising money for a young boy battling cancer.

Pub hosting music event to raise money for boy fighting cancer

Abandoned caravan ‘completely destroyed’ by fire in Taunton An abandoned caravan was "completely destroyed" after catching fire in Taunton.

Firefighters said an abandoned caravan was on fire in #Taunton

M5 traffic being held with all lanes shut off at J25 (Taunton) A car crash on the M5 northbound has closed lanes at Junction 25 (Taunton). Expect delays.

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Two cars crash on major A road in Somerset Two vehicles have been involved in a crash on the A362 at the Ammerdown crossroads. The road is currently closed.

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LIVE: Fallen trees and road closures as Storm Darragh hits Somerset Storm Darragh's strong winds hit Somerset and the South West.

Storm Darragh has arrived in Somerset

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Ranked: Somerset village rated the prettiest of them all Somerset is full of picturesque towns and villages but which is the prettiest village of them all?

Dunster has been ranked as Somerset's prettiest village.
Do you agree?

This 'could be dangerous': Taunton MP votes against Assisted Dying Bill Gideon Amos, MP for Taunton and Wellington was the only Somerset MP to vote against the Assisted Dying Bill on Friday, November 29, 2024.

Introducing our reporter @mollykirk.bsky.social
Here is her latest story on MP @gideonamos.bsky.social voting against the assisted dying bill
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Introducing our reporter @acm640.bsky.social
He is one of our reporters who writes stories for the Gazette
Here's is one of his stories, rounding up planning applications this week.
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Christmas Market launches at Clarks Village from today Clarks Village is set to showcase its Festive Market as two new stores join the outlet for the Christmas season.

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She is our chief reporter and assistant editor
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Two people and a dog escape car blaze in Taunton A fire has destroyed a car in Hankridge, Taunton today (November 29) nearly killing three, including a dog.

Introducing our reporter @harrymockridge.bsky.social
This is his latest story, on a car fire which took place in Taunton.
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