Morning Briefing: Great Crested Newts found at new National Trust ponds in South Somerset

Morning Briefing

Great Crested Newts found at new National Trust ponds in South Somerset

Eight new ponds are now home to young Great Crested Newts.

Popular dog show to raise funds for Chard-based animal sanctuary

Ham Hill Country Park is excited to be hosting its ever-popular dog show in August

The Gardens Group achieves reduction in carbon emissions

The Gardens Group has achieved a 29.3 per cent absolute carbon reduction.

Driver caused biker's death overtaking near tunnel

A DRIVER who pulled out in front of a motorcyclist and caused him to hit a tree at 60mph has been given a suspended sentence.

Pub closed after Covid and 'subsequent poor sales' to be turned into a guesthouse

"The site comprises a former public house that has recently been used as a guest house."

South Petherton's bell-ringers hold recruitment day to save 'ancient art'

"Covid had a devastating effect on bellringing right across the country."

Shocking 360 cat cruelty reports in Somerset in 2022

SHOCKING figures released today (Thursday, July 27) show 360 cat cruelty reports were made to the RSPCA in Somerset last year.

Ilminster hairdresser shortlisted for award

Ben Russell Salon reached the finals of the Wales & South West Hairdresser of the Year title

Renovation works start on South Somerset tennis courts

The project is part of a nationwide investment.

'Disgusting' graffiti sprayed on post box in Tatworth

"It's the last thing people want to see in their community."