Apple FM asked to move out of Taunton’s Musgrove Park Hospital
A community radio station has been asked to move out of its hospital studios after more than 55 years due to "increasing NHS pressures".Apple FM has been based at Taunton's…
Wincanton independent cinema to open doors in February
A businessman has admitted opening a new cinema will cost a lot of money - but he could not imagine doing anything else.Pat Scott runs four independent cinemas in Somerset,…
Roads to be shut in Somerset as resurfacing work is carried out
Daniel MumbyRoad closures and temporary traffic lights will be in place in Street and TauntonRoad closures and temporary traffic lights are being put in place as resurfacing work gets under…
Public offered shares to help redevelop derelict Saxonvale site
Michelle RuminskiSomerset political reporterBBCThe 12-acre Saxonvale site has lain derelict for decades and has been the subject of several failed regeneration plansA social enterprise is to launch a community share…
‘Supermoon’, ‘football matches off’ and ‘tributes’
Weather Watchers/InfocusCrowds gathered to see the Wolf supermoon above Glastonbury TorHere is our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from…
Somerset Slinky on-demand bus providing ‘lifeline’ for passengers
BBCThe Slinky Bus in Somerset is an on-demand bus service across the countyA council says it is "determined" to protect an on-demand bus service which provides "a vital lifeline" for…
Winter wellbeing scheme urges people in Bath to ‘reach out’
Jasmine Ketibuah-FoleyWest of EnglandAlicia CopeAlicia Cope said the charity's new scheme reminds her to check her mental healthA charity volunteer is urging people struggling with their mental health this winter…
Group hopes to build affordable homes at Watchet’s old paper mill
Daniel MumbyLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceLocal Democracy Reporting Service Wansborough paper mill in Watchet, Somerset, has stood empty for 10 yearsA community housing company is hoping to transform the site of…
Prince William’s Duchy of Cornwall bids for 620 homes in Somerset
Leigh BoobyerWest of EnglandGetty ImagesThe land in Shepton Mallet forms part of the Duchy of Cornwall estateA bid by Prince William's estate for 620 homes and a primary school in…
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Jasmine Ketibuah-FoleyWest of EnglandPaul BoxDates to add to your diary for a few festivals that are confirmed for 2026, near youWith a new year, comes a new social calendar and…