Somerset County, England News

The hilly, cross-country, multi-terrain ten-mile course attracted 400 competitors, while 140 people - some in fancy dress - took part in the three-mile fun run.

An often forgotten part of Bath's history has become the focus for a new novel called The Jacobite Murders written by local author Gary Best, a former head teacher at Kingswood School in Bath.

Wentzell Lake near Bridgewater, N.S. Local fishermen pulled two men out of the water before emergency crews arrived.

Shopper Alec Chant was flummoxed when his packet of crisps from a Sainsbury's Basics multipack contained nothing but air.

People from Radstock and further afield turned out for a protest in support of a civic St George's flag being flown in the town.

A factory worker accused of murdering his girlfriend after hatching a plot with his jealous ex-lover and her uncle denied killing her yesterday.

Bath and North East Somerset Council is bringing in two-hour and four-hour maximum stay areas, insisting that charges will be lower than elsewhere in the city centre.

A GROUP of travellers who left dozens of bin bags, litter and mess at a Taunton park has cost the council A 2,000 in clear-up and legal costs.

Chairman of Bath & North East Somerset Council, Cllr Rob Appleyard, planted a tree to mark the completion of the last homes built at Southlands, Bath in August 2012.

Sedgemoor planners granted permission this week for an application by Weston-based developer, Stevens Hatherley Holdings, to build a convenience store, takeaway, 22 houses and 14 flats.

The detailed proposals will include plans which show the preferred route for the new connection and the location of any infrastructure like pylons, cables and substations.

He told the Mercury: "I will be working hard to promote the town centre and Bridgwater to businesses in order to expand economic growth and industry.

CCTV in Sedgemoor has been given a A 14,000 boost for improvements thanks to the Police and Crime Commissioner.

BILL payers will no longer be able to use Sedgemoor's Cash Office after the council announced its closure to cut costs.

ANYONE interested in sailing or windsurfing is being invited to 'Push The Boat Out' at Durleigh Sailing Club near Bridgwater on Saturday afternoon .

The judge at the murder trial of Trowbridge man Ian Graham told Bristol Crown Court that murderer Louise Cox had needlessly taken a life.

ONE of two drivers who died in a head-on collision near Whitchurch had been taking medication to help him sleep, an inquest heard.

Michelin-starred chefs from Bath and Bristol will be giving free demonstrations at Eat, Drink Bristol Fashion thanks to an independent retailer.

THE Conservative Party has gained another seat on Somerset County Council after winning the delayed vote in the Coker division of South Somerset.

THE owner of a former school damaged in a suspected arson attack is urging youngsters not to use the building as a playground.