THE Somerset sign swapper has gone international, with road signs from Spain and France appearing in the town of Midsomer Norton, writes John Wimperas and Carmelo Garcia, Local Democracy Reporters.

THE Bath and North East Somerset Council (B&NES) administration has delivered a balanced budget for 2026/27 that protects frontline services and invests in what matters to residents, despite £12 ...

EACH week, the Journal invites readers to identify a historic location from days gone by. Last week we featured a picture supplied by Peter Strawbridge and by the looks of it, it had everyone ...

A MIDSOMER Norton and Radstock Royal British Legion member has been celebrated for her 25 years unbroken service collecting for the Poppy Appeal. Volunteer Pattie Nicol was presented with a ...

MEMBERS of Bath Women’s Institute invited Bath MP Wera Hobhouse to come along to their regular weekly meeting in St Mary’s Church in Bathwick. A jam-packed attendance saw most of Bath WI’s 66 members ...

NOMINATIONS have opened in Peasedown St John for an award which honours and recognises the village’s local unsung heroes. Founded by the Peasedown Community Trust, the Peasedown St John Community ...

IN 2001 Jamie Cox led Somerset to victory in the Cheltenham and Gloucester Cup at Lord’s and second place in the county championship; now 25 years later he is back at the club as chief executive. “My ...

WELTON Rovers confirmed their Jewson Division One status next season with a determined and deserved 2-0 home victory over relegation‑threatened Cheddar on Easter Monday, aided by favourable results ...

NIAMH Holland, one of the local girls in the Somerset Women’s squad, has become one of Sophie Luff’s two vice captains for the upcoming season. The 21 year old batter, who played up through the ...

Jennifer Lewis-Mason is chairperson of the Peasedown St John War Memorial Trust. Here, she gives an update on its work. WE are a team of six residents who have dedicated our time freely in the strong ...

TIMSBURY’S Seedy Saturday proved once again why it is a firm local favourite. Bathed in spring sunshine, Timsbury Conygre Hall was buzzing for the 16th annual seed swap event. Gardeners, growers, and ...

THE latest Ofsted inspection of Fosse Way School, in Radstock, has found the special school to be ‘highly inclusive’ and meeting the needs of pupils as well as celebrating their achievements. The ...