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Central Somerset Gazette
Low-cost homes on ex-school site given go-ahead
LOW-COST homes will be built on a former local primary school site following the unanimous backing of local council lors.
3 min |
June 26, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Mixed results for Muskets
THE South West & Wales Baseball League resumed for Taunton Baseball Club on Sunday, with the Muskets hosting the Wellington Khaki Sox at Taunton Green however the Pistols’ clash with the Plymouth Mariners was postponed.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
'No' to low-cost homes
PLANS to deliver new low-cost homes in Glastonbury have collapsed following a vote by local councillors.
4 min |
June 26, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Great groups helping out
THREE incredible organisations - Petty Pool College, Big Life Adventure and Empire Fighting Chance - are heading down to Worthy Farm to volunteer at Glastonbury Festival with international organisation WaterAid.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
When can you DIY?
Tradespeople tell LISA SALMON how to do simple jobs around the home... and when you might need to call in the professionals
4 min |
June 26, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Big step forward for improvements along A38 route
PLANS for a series of improvement works along the A38 have taken an important step forward.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
If it’s horror you like, local star’s latest movie has your number
ACTOR Aaron Taylor-Johnson said his latest film 28 Years Later has “got a feel that’s like no other movie’; thanks to the experimental way it was shot.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Recruiting for new ladies
WALKING FOOTBALL
1 min |
June 26, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Award reflects influence of teachers on young lives
SIDCOT School and Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) have been recognised with a Silver Award for School Partnership of the Year in this year's Pearson National Teaching Awards.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Ladies triples enjoy home advantage to get through
THE ladies’ latest match in the Wild League was at home against Purnell.
5 min |
June 26, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Deficit permission 'no solution but will prevent collapse in next year'
SOMERSET Council has been given a stay of execution after the government ruled it could keep a spending deficit on special needs education off its books for another two years.
3 min |
June 26, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Brightest performance unable to allay struggles
ONE of Butleigh's brightest performances of the season was still not enough to secure their first win of the campaign in the Somerset Division.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Remarkable form in Blast continues ahead of break
SOMERSET continued their remarkable form in the Vitality Blast, cruising to a six-wicket win against Glamorgan on Friday.
3 min |
June 26, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Request for more green travel cash but village homes given go-ahead
MORE than 30 low-cost homes will be delivered in a growing village following a decision by local councillors.
3 min |
June 26, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Children take on Daily Mile
OVER 100,000 children from schools across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland took part in this year's Olympic Day celebrations through a brand-new partnership between the Team GB Foundation and The Daily Mile Foundation.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
'Making my dad 90 years Young'
EMILY Eavis was determined to book Neil Young as a Glastonbury headliner this year to mark her dad Michael Eavis’ 90th birthday.
4 min |
June 26, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
VWs Coast camper brings more to shore
MID-SPEC VAN GETS THINGS COOKING AND OFFERS COMFORT AND CLASS IN SPADES
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
'Attack victim had bike thrown at her'
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after reports a woman in her early 20s was assaulted before having a bike thrown at her in Wells.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
'Respect camels and rename Pyramid'
AN animal rights charity has urged Glastonbury Festival to rename its iconic Pyramid Stage out of respect for camels used in Egyptian tourism.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Somerset MPs cast their votes in decision to legalise assisted dying
MPS in Parliament have narrowly voted to approve plans to legalise assisted dying in a crucial third reading vote.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Traffic measures during the festival
A WHOLE series of temporary traffic measures are in place to manage congestion and keep traffic moving as revellers begin to make their way to the Glastonbury Festival.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
American odyssey a big kick for 92-year-old fundraiser
It's never too late to take that life-changing trip - and this spring, Orange & Black Motorcycle Tours supported 92-year-old Jean Scott to do just that.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Six selected for Somerset
THERE were some excellent performances by Wells City Harriers' members at the South West Schools Track & field Championship at Exeter on Saturday.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Blue & Gold celebrate a successful campaign for all
CAPTAIN Lily Jones and England U21 mid-courter Phoebe Maslen were among the end-of-season award winners when Team Bath Net-ball celebrated memorable campaigns across their pathway.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
'Mop' used as weapon
A WOMAN was left injured after she was hit with a mop when a fight broke out. Three people were involved in the incident in Glastonbury High Street at around 7pm on Tuesday, June 17.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Norris hoping to put his nightmare behind him
GLASTONBURY racer Lando Norris will be hoping that a return to the scene of his maiden podium can rekindle his Formula One World Championship bid.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Brilliant comeback stops Xanh from Championship
SOMERSET golfer Davina Xanh produced a remarkable final-round 70 (-3), but missed a short putt on the last for another birdie finish to narrowly miss out on the English Women’s Stroke Play Championship at a sunny Alwoodley Gold Club.
3 min |
June 26, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Kneecap stand defiant in the midst of controversy
Glasto 2025
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Wyverns narrowly beaten
REPORT BY ANDREW STOCKHAUSEN ECB Reporters Network supported by Rothesay
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Fire service enjoys a £6m financial boost
LOWER-THAN-PREDICTED pay rises and an unexpected windfall have helped give the Devon & Somerset fire service a £6 million boost.
2 min |