The Latest Breaking News from Somerset

Clarks swings back into profit after year of 'repositioning'

The Somerset-headquartered retailer said reduced discounting and fewer overhead costs had helped its turnaround

Birmingham Post · Nov 3, 2022

A walk on the wild side: explore the Avalon Marshes, Somerset

In the shadow of Glastonbury Tor, on the Somerset Levels, our writer discovers a wetland wonderland for wildlife

The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2022

You can now get a new craft beer box delivered for just £8 with pale ales and IPAs

The latest Hopsmore craft beer box is selling for just £8 and includes a range of beer, from a West Coast Pale made in Somerset to a fruity Session IPA made in Scotland

Daily Mirror · Nov 1, 2022

‘Everyone wants to get involved’: inside a new police approach to tackling rape

Operation Bluestone aims to put suspects at centre of investigations while better supporting victims

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2022

How are Wivenhoe Dam water releases ahead of the wet season going?

Wivenhoe Dam is located on the Brisbane River in the Somerset Regional Council area, and along with Lake Somerset, it supplies 70 per cent of south-east Queensland's water supply.

ABC News · Oct 21, 2022

Police officers 'at risk of corruption and control by criminal gangs' because of poor pay

Avon & Somerset Police Federation chairman fires warning at Government

Bristol Post · Oct 21, 2022

Attempted theft leaves Clifton Suspension Bridge with £3,500 worth of damage

Avon and Somerset Police has released CCTV footage of two men they would like to identify

Bristol Post · Oct 21, 2022

Police suggested Bristol school use hidden cameras 'only if there were signs'

The school said the police backed the covert CCTV but the police don't quite agree

Bristol Post · Oct 18, 2022

Galloway Association of Glasgow celebrates 230th anniversary dinner

The Lord Lieutenant of Wigtown and guests from as far afield as Somerset and Inverness came along to mark the occasion

Daily Record · Oct 18, 2022

Plans for carbon neutral homes in Somerset submitted

The land has been owned by the housebuilder for some time

Birmingham Post · Oct 17, 2022