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Somerset Guardian
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Owen Meredith
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Family Farm Tax'a threat to rural life, say West MPs
West Country MPs have hit out at the Government over its refusal to scrap a controversial tax they claim is crippling family farms and threatening the future of rural communities.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Your chance to meet councillors
The Bath and North East Somerset councillors for Peasedown St John, Gavin Heathcote and Karen Walker (Independents), will be holding their next Advice Surgery on Saturday (November 1).
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Somerset Guardian
MP calls for action to save hospices
The MP for Frome and East Somerset is warning that immediate action needs to be taken to ensure the survival of hospice services in the region.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Biker in hospital after collision
A biker was seriously injured in a crash in North East Somerset.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Bonnie riding high after victory at top show
A pupil from a local school has ridden to success at the prestigious Horse of the Year Show.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Somerset Guardian
How state schools rank after GCSEs
The best performing state secondary schools in Somerset for 2025 have been revealed.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Care home raises funds for charity
Somer Valley House care home in Midsomer Norton welcomed Nicky Halford MBE to present a donation of £900 in support of the Time is Precious charity.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Thriving park run passes major milestone
A park run with scores of participants held every week in Radstock has celebrated its 100th event.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Workers split over pension fund investing in arms trade
Members of the Avon Pension Fund are divided on whether their retirement savings should be invested in the arms trade.
2 min |
October 16, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Youngsters discover joys of gardening
Young gardeners at a Somerset primary school have been getting their hands dirty in the name of sustainability - and learning some valuable life lessons along the way.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Man charged after Class A drugs found in police raids
A man has been charged after suspected heroin, cocaine and ketamine were found at two properties in northeast Somerset.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Church's £12k gift to causes at home and abroad
Thanks to the generous giving of parishioners in Peasedown St John, St John’s Church has given away another £12,000 this year to local, national and international causes.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Wrestlers all set for biggest bout so far
The larger than life world of CSF Professional Wrestling returns to Somerset this month.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Independent Lyndsey elected to town council
Independents for Frome are welcoming Lyndsey Mayhew to Frome Town Council following a by-election in Market Ward, which saw her gain 55% of the vote.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Somerset Guardian
'Industrial-scale' solar farm plan turned down
Bath and North East Somerset Council's planning committee has blocked plans for a major solar farm - despite the council having declared a climate emergency.
2 min |
October 09, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Have your say on masterplan for a thriving town centre
Residents, businesses and visitors to Midsomer Norton are being invited to have their say on new opportunities to shape a vibrant and sustainable town centre that will thrive for the future.
2 min |
October 09, 2025
Somerset Guardian
MP coached in overdose awareness
Frome and East Somerset MP Anna Sabine took part in a training session on overdose awareness and how to administer the lifesaving drug naloxone.
2 min |
October 09, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Healthy Homes team’s search for retro advice
Frome Town Council's Healthy Homes team are asking residents with experience of retrofitting their properties for greater energy efficiency to share their experiences, contacts and inspire others to take their own steps toward a warmer, greener home.
1 min |
October 09, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Woman, 79, dies following van collision
A woman has died following a road collision on a busy shopping street in Melksham.
1 min |
October 09, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Claire takes on Families Pastor role for church
A church in Peasedown St John has appointed a new Families Pastor to join its staff team and support its growing outreach and community engagement work in the village.
1 min |
October 09, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Hedger wins supreme title at ploughing match
A glorious autumnal day greeted the more than 100 ploughmen for the Mendip Ploughing match held on land at Chewton Mendip by kind permission of Lionel, Stuart and Ollie Clothier.
1 min |
October 02, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Survey seeks out residents' priorities
People living in Peasedown St John have taken part in the village’s biggest ever residents'
1 min |
October 02, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Historic county pub's named AA's Inn of the Year
A Somerset pub has been named 'AA Inn of the Year' at the AA's flagship Hospitality Awards.
1 min |
October 02, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Countryside retreat offers families a space to relax
A new countryside retreat with a range of restaurants, sports and more has opened in the Mendips.
1 min |
October 02, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Councillors hold drop-in surgery
The Bath and North East Somerset Councillors for Peasedown St John, Gavin Heathcote and Karen Walker (Independents), will be holding their next Advice Surgery on Saturday, at Peasedown St John Community Library, located in The Hive Community Centre.
1 min |
October 02, 2025
Somerset Guardian
'Exceptional' family chest goes on sale
A rare medieval chest, previously owned by the Hungerford family and housed in their ancestral home of Farleigh Castle in Somerset, is heading to auction.
1 min |
October 02, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Butterfly count figures greeted with caution
Thousands of volunteers across Somerset counted more than 62,000 butterflies and moths this summer - the highest total in years.
1 min |
September 25, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Homes plans ‘excessive for hamlet’
A development of 115 houses which would see a Somerset village “increase its size by nearly 50%” is “excessive”, according toa local councillor.
1 min |
September 25, 2025
Somerset Guardian
Firm fined £56,000 after worker crushed to death
A building company has been fined more than £50,000 after an employee was crushed to death by a 1.8m tall retaining wall in Bath.
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