The Latest Breaking News from Somerset

Four of UK’s oldest nuclear plants to run for even longer as Hinkley Point delayed

EDF extends life of reactors to ‘boost energy security’ and bridge gap before new Somerset project starts up

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2024

Two police officers given misconduct notices after death of girl on M5

Tamzin Hall, 17, was hit by car after fleeing police vehicle which had pulled over on M5 in Somerset

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2024

Police officers served with misconduct notices after death of 17-year-old on M5

Tamzin Ellen Hall, from Wellington, Somerset, was being taken into custody when officers pulled over and she escaped from the police car.

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024

Glastonbury first tickets to go on sale for 2025 festival

The festival is set for 25–29 June 2025 at Worthy Farm in Somerset, with a break planned for 2026

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2024

Girl, 17, who died after being hit by car on M5 had fled police vehicle

Avon and Somerset police referred themselves to watchdog, who said girl was being transported to custody

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2024

M5 crash: Girl, 17, dies in collision moments after getting out of police vehicle

Avon and Somerset Police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024

Back to the land: In Osip v.2, chef Merlin Labron-Johnson has defined the farm-to-table model for years to come

With a new location, Somerset's Osip is reimagined as a 'contemporary auberge' with the same focus on homegrown produce and minimal waste

Wallpaper · Nov 12, 2024

Girl, 17, dies after being hit by car on M5 in Somerset

Motorists are being diverted around the closure via the A38 – which is also now facing long delays

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024

Labour doesn’t understand the countryside, say farmers in warning ‘tractor tax’ will destroy village life

Farmers say they’re already seeing the ‘slow erosion of country life’ as they warn last week’s Budget could have dire consequences

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2024

Octogenarian RAF veteran takes vulnerable youngsters under wing as foster carer

The former fighter pilot has been fostering with Somerset Council for four years.

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2024