Somerset Leveller

23/02/2025

Share your best photo from the last 7 days, and we'll pick one to be our 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤! 📸

The winner will be announced on Tuesday evening!

22/02/2025

She said she was inspired to take on the challenge after witnessing the way deafness impacted both her husband and her mother-in-law

A Taunton woman is doing her bit to raise awareness and money for a charity that trains dogs that help deaf people leave loneliness behind.

22/02/2025

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22/02/2025

Here's your weekly round up of the plans submitted to Somerset Council this week.

Highlights include:

🚗Service station for Minehead
🐎Horse sculpture in Westonzoyland to mark the Battle of Sedgemoor
🍺Resubmission of plans to bring a craft beer bar to Wincanton
📽ANPR camera for Cheddar pub car park to stop "abuse" of parking

Here is your weekly round-up of some of the more interesting plans submitted to Somerset Council this week (February 17).

21/02/2025

“The proposal will ensure that the existing car park is used more effectively and reduce the amount of abuse that currently occurs."

This camera would capture the number plates of all vehicles that enter and exit the car park at the Bath Arms in Cheddar.

21/02/2025

The applicant says up to 35 new jobs could be created

Plans have been submitted to build a new service station and EV hub on a parcel of land next to the A39 in Minehead.

21/02/2025

Give us a break! 😫 Another weather warning for Somerset this weekend...

Parts of Somerset are being warned to expect high winds this weekend which could bring powers cuts and disruption on the roads.

21/02/2025

“The ground floor retail use will remain unchanged, ensuring that the central commercial character of the property is maintained.”

Space above the Gone Potty shop in Middle Street, Yeovil, could be converted into a three-bedroom flat, if plans are approved.

21/02/2025

A public consultation is taking place at the Council Chamber in Victoria Hall on Thursday, March 6 from 4pm to 7pm

A housing association wants to hear Crewkerne residents' views on plans to build 50 houses and a public car park in the town.

21/02/2025

Such sad news. My children were among many who loved to say hello to the wizard in town... Our thoughts are with his friends and family. 😔

Tributes have been paid to Ray 'Merlin' Rutter - the Glastonbury Wizard - who has passed away aged 77.

20/02/2025

The sculpture pays homage to the village's role in the Monmouth Rebellion..

The sculpture would mark the village's involvement in the last pitched battle to be fought in England in 1685.

20/02/2025

Some scary speeds here

The data shows that Bristol Road attracted the highest speeds, with drivers reaching 100mph at night and early in the morning.

20/02/2025

How awful, the poor dog had to be put to sleep... 😞

A dog suffered 'significant injuries' and had to be put down after being hit by a car in Yeovil - along with the person walking it.

20/02/2025

Somerset PC James Gullis was arrested after Avon and Somerset Police received information from the National Crime Agency...

SOMERSET police officer James Gullis has admitted a number of charges – including making indecent images of children. The 28-year-old has pleaded guilty to a number of offences following his […]

20/02/2025

Police are advising people to avoid the area as a precaution

Weston Town Hall was evacuated earlier today (February 20) after a person handed in two suspected grenades to a police enquiry desk.

20/02/2025

Would you welcome a new bar to Wincanton?

A plan to bring a beer and bottle craft bar to Wincanton has been resubmitted after it was initially refused by Somerset Council.

20/02/2025

The van serves all the usual goodies! 🍔🍟

Planning permission is being sought for Smithy's Mobile Snack Bar, serving hungry workers in Crewkerne.

20/02/2025

Somerset Council has revealed plans to increase council tax by 7.5% - and ask for more concessions from central government to balance the books...

TAXPAYERS in Somerset are set to see a 7.5% rise in their council tax to pay for services as the county battles bankruptcy. Somerset Council hass announced it again intends […]