Somerset cider producers, Thatchers, has launched its earliest harvest on record - a full 10 days ahead of schedule - due to this year's prolonged, sweltering summer. For the first time in more than ...

A police horse has a new name to mark the Women’s Rugby World Cup coming to Ashton Gate. Ashton, previously called Arthur Apples, took part in an official naming ceremony at the stadium alongside ...

Paul Kendrick has been sentenced to death for the killing of Sergeant Mark Basserman. Kendrick was handed the sentence along with two consecutive life sentences for the aggravated assault of Basserman ...

A man who became trapped in Greece after suffering with pneumonia and suspected cancer on holiday is now in a coma. Marston Magna resident Alan Kirby, 67, has been stuck in Greece since Sunday, July 6 ...

Firefighters are working to contain a grass fire that has burned dozens of acres on the southern end of El Dorado County on ...

Despite the works progressing smoothly, the car park will be fully closed today due to high traffic volumes and some alarming driver behaviour, as heavy machinery and delivery lorries will be present ...

MP Sarah Dyke slams proposed rise in regulated rail fares, warning Somerset commuters face soaring ticket costs and worsening South West transport.

If you’re looking to enjoy a Metro Bank One-Day Cup clash without the full-day price, you’re in luck! Somerset ...

MP Sarah Dyke slams proposed rise in regulated rail fares, warning Somerset commuters face soaring ticket costs and worsening ...

Somerset Life Re, a new reinsurance company domiciled in Bermuda and a subsidiary of Somerset Re, has received a Financial Strength Rating of A ...

Sgt. Mark Baserman died after being punched and kicked repeatedly by an inmate already serving a life sentence.

Two ATV trail initiatives have been awarded state funds to work toward opening up the region to recreational riding. That includes an effort to develop a countywide ATV trail in Somerset County that ...