Simon Wheaton, of Saltlands in Bridgwater, was found guilty at Taunton Crown Court yesterday (Thursday 23 June). He will be sentenced at Taunton Crown Court
Is Somerton and Frome next?
The Honiton & Tiverton by-election result is raising hopes for the LibDems in Somerton & Frome. Even before last nights implosion of the Conservative vote,
Bridgwater hit and run
On Friday 10 June at around 2.30pm, a pick-up truck and moped collided on Westonzoyland Road. The truck, a silver VW pick-up, failed to stop.
Police action on threats in Frome park
Avon & Somerset Police are appealing for witnesses after an incident at Victoria Park, Frome last month. A woman was threatened as she was riding
GWR warns disruption into the weekend
Train operator GWR is reminding customers of significantly reduced services this weekend. Industrial action by the RMT union continues on Saturday 25 June, and Sunday
Wells post office moves again!
After several years of uncertainty, the Wells Post Office found a new home at Natural Pets on Queen Street. That was in September last year.
Life for Norton Fitzwarren murderer
The man who murdered Jennifer and Stephen Chapple has today (21 June) been jailed for a minimum of 38 years. Last week Collin Reeves, 35,
SWR announces strike timetable
This afternoon the RMT union confirmed strike action would go ahead this week. That followed t5he collapse of talks between the union and train companies.
Somerset Arts – big change or small crumbs
“Arts and culture across Somerset are set to benefit from the creation of a Somerset Cultural Strategy.” So the headline trumpets on the latest press
Somerset coastal path completed
A new 13.4-mile stretch of the England Coast Path was officially opened today (16 June). This now completes the coastal trail in Somerset. The new