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Central Somerset Gazette
Man is charged after police carry out drug searches
A MAN has been charged after police carried out drug searches in Somerset.
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January 08, 2026
Central Somerset Gazette
County funding sum ‘far short of what is needed’
THE government's provisional funding settlement to Somerset Council for 2026-27 has come under fire from the county's six Liberal Democrat MPs.
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January 08, 2026
Central Somerset Gazette
Demand for answers over World Heritage proposal
A GLASTONBURY campaigner has hit out at the council’s proposal to make the town a World Heritage site.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
Central Somerset Gazette
Shopping centre visitors face months of roadworks
VISITORS to the Clarks Village shopping centre in Street will have to contend with roadworks and temporary traffic lights for the next four months.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
Central Somerset Gazette
Netting appeal following rescue of distressed deer
A wild visitor found herself in a real bind after a holiday-season mishap left her tangled and terrified.
2 min |
January 01, 2026
Central Somerset Gazette
Christmassy doggies win for their festive jumpers
Two adorable cockapoos in matching Christmas jumpers have won a housing association's festive competition.
2 min |
January 01, 2026
Central Somerset Gazette
Revised plans put extra inches on to care home
SOMERSET councillors have agreed plans to expand a Somerset care home - by three inches.
2 min |
January 01, 2026
Central Somerset Gazette
Potential blow for users of Red Brick Building with the threat of venue closing
THE Red Brick Building in Glastonbury could close its doors following the failed Life Factory regeneration project.
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January 01, 2026
Central Somerset Gazette
'Car park fight will go on to safeguard a vital asset'
THE Save Norbins Road Car Park campaign is celebrating a significant victory following confirmation that Aster Group has formally withdrawn from its agreement with Somerset Council to develop housing on the Norbins Road car park site.
2 min |
December 18, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Slinky’s success sees move for new buses
SOMERSET Council is to purchase seven new minibuses following the “tremendous success” of its Slinky service over the last 18 months.
1 min |
December 18, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Deputy leader cleared of conflict of interest after chief's apology
DA YY
3 min |
December 18, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Awards ceremony hails the work of partnership
Sidcot School and the ELAN multi-academy trust celebrated their Partnership work in a sparkling awards ceremony at the Pearson National Teaching Awards in London.
1 min |
December 18, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Councillor stands by ‘heads must roll’ call over £420K payments after project ‘paused’
SOMERSET Council paid £420,000 towards a failing regeneration project in Glastonbury mere months after telling the public the project had been ‘paused’.
4 min |
December 11, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Diamond-grade loo is in sparkling condition
TRUSTDental, a leading private dental practice based in Street has once again been recognised in the prestigious Loo of the Year Awards 2025, earning the coveted “Diamond\" status for its washroom facilities.
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December 11, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
This year's Turnip Prize winner - can you believe it?
The champion of this year’s spoof art accolade, the Turnip Prize, has been revealed - a flattened beer tin titled “Bitter & Twisted”.
1 min |
December 11, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
'No immediate plans' to close recycling site
SOMERSET
2 min |
December 11, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Demolition bid seeks to take out centre’s canopy
The Crispin Shopping Centre in Street has seen years of decline
2 min |
December 04, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Slur allegations are ‘not proven’
NO disciplinary procedures will take place after an investigation by Somerset Football Association found claims that a homophobic slur was used during a football match were “not proven”.
1 min |
December 04, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Antisocial crackdown bid ‘at risk of being toothless’
EFFORTS to crack down on antisocial behaviour in Glastonbury may prove ineffective - because those responsible often cannot afford to pay fines.
3 min |
December 04, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Stolen jewellery’s emotional value
A WIDOWER who lost his wife after more than five decades of marriage is pleading for the public’s help to recover her jewellery stolen during a burglary.
1 min |
December 04, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Obituary
Paul Bentley
2 min |
December 04, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Housing development's residents complain they've been 'left behind'
RESIDENTS at a local housing development have been struggling to feel heard after enduring what they say have been years of issues.
2 min |
November 27, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Council working to recover Red Brick funds
SOMERSET Council will try to “recover” public money associated with a troubled regeneration project after the company delivering the changes went into liquidation.
2 min |
November 27, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Couple re-open village's post office at new site
SARAH Dyke MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, “cut the ribbon” to mark the official opening of Baltons-borough Post Office at its new location last Thursday.
1 min |
November 27, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Stolen sign ‘too damaged’ to be restored to roadside
THE town of Glastonbury is so well known you would think visitors would need no introduction.
1 min |
November 20, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Students pay respects to county's fallen
Pupils at a Street secondary school paused to honour local servicemen and women last week as part of a poignant Remembrance event highlighting the county's historic role in global conflicts.
1 min |
November 20, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
MP congratulates 'inspiring' group on King's Award
TESSA Munt, MP for Wells and Mendip Hills, has congratulated Green Wedmore after they received The King’s Award for Voluntary Service for 2025.
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November 20, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Young boxer’s death in ditch ‘misadventure’
THE family of a young boxer distraught after his body was found in a water-filled ditch have received answers after an inquest into his death.
2 min |
November 20, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
MP launches petition to highlight local dentist crisis
SARAH Dyke, MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, has launched a petition for residents to demand urgent government action as the crisis over the total lack of NHS dentistry provision in Somerset's “dental desert” deepens.
1 min |
November 20, 2025
Central Somerset Gazette
Wildlife Trust calls on researchers
SOMERSET Wildlife Trust is excited to launch the Somerset Wildlife Trust Research Prospectus, a new initiative highlighting priority areas of research where collaboration can lead to tangible impact for nature.
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