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Somerset Live is a round-the-clock online platform that focuses on news, entertainment, and sports in Somerset and nearby areas like Dorset and Wiltshire. Our dedicated team of journalists works tirelessly to deliver the most recent breaking news, highlight exciting local events, and provide updates on live sports. Somerset Live is affiliated with several prestigious newspapers, such as the Western Gazette, Blackmore Vale Magazine, Wells Journal, Shepton Mallet Journal, Cheddar Valley Gazette, Central Somerset Gazette, Frome Standard, and Somerset Guardian. These publications have a long-standing tradition of showcasing the best aspects of local life, deeply rooted in the community.

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School set to mark 150 years since its first opened its doors

2 days ago | somersetlive.co.uk | Nancy Connolly

It is an amazing 150 years since Preston Church of England primary school in Yeovil first opened its doors to children in the area. The school is still going strong and at the very heart of the community. A special afternoon of events and festivities will take place at the school to mark the anniversary on Friday afternoon, June 27 from 1.30pm. Parents, carers, pupils, staff and families past and present are all invited to take part in the celebrations.
Thieves face shop bans after causing havoc

2 days ago | somersetlive.co.uk | Oliver Astley

Two women who made shopkeepers' lives a misery in Bath have been convicted of multiple counts of theft. Prolific shoplifters Caroline Beaverstock and Samantha Selway, both 35, pleaded guilty to numerous offences when they appeared at Bath Magistrates' Court. The pair were charged after being arrested by neighbourhood police officers as part of ongoing efforts to tackle shop thefts in the city.
'I was at the very first Glastonbury and it's very different now'

2 days ago | somersetlive.co.uk | Tianna Corbin

It's that time of year again when people from all over the world head to Somerset for the highly anticipated Glastonbury festival. This year, fans can expect to see the likes of Rod Stewart, the 1975, Raye, Charlie XCX and Neil Young. With the gates opening on Wednesday, June 25, BBC correspondent Colin Paterson headed down to the event to speak to one very special woman.
Cyclist bikes 1,000 miles from Madrid for his first Glastonbury Festival

2 days ago | somersetlive.co.uk | Oliver Astley |Filipa Gaspar

A cyclist has spent weeks travelling 1,000 miles from Spain to attend his first Glastonbury Festival. Oliver White has tackled mountains and hundreds of kilometres of coastline to arrive at Worthy Farm in time for the start of the festival that starts today, Wednesday, June 25. The 25-year-old, who was living in Madrid, has covered up to 100km each day on his first long-distance bikepacking trip crossing Spain and France.
Glastonbury Festival traffic updates as queues expected

3 days ago | somersetlive.co.uk | Oliver Astley

Glastonbury Festival traffic is looming ahead of the gates of Worthy Farm opening at 8am tomorrow, Wednesday, June 25. Car parks open at 9pm tonight, Tuesday, June 24 and thousands will want to be among the first to get parked up. To manage the huge influx of people, a number of road closures are now in place around the festival site and will remain so until 10am on Monday, June 30, in order to limit tailbacks.
Glastonbury 2025: Where to charge your phone at the festival this year

4 days ago | somersetlive.co.uk | Andrew Nuttall

If you're fortunate enough to be heading to Worthy Farm for this year's Glastonbury Festival, you're likely already plotting your route and deciding what essentials to pack. A common concern among festival attendees is how to keep their mobile phones powered throughout the five-day event. This year, the iconic festival is set to welcome over 200,000 music enthusiasts. It's projected that attendees at Worthy Farm will consume more than 215 terabytes of data.
Glastonbury Festival drivers urged to plan journeys ahead of expected chaos

4 days ago | somersetlive.co.uk | Jamie Hawkins

As tens of thousands of people prepare to descend on the world's biggest festival this week, drivers are being urged to plan their journeys. The legendary Glastonbury Festival returns this weekend, with The 1975, Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo set to headline the Pyramid Stage. With major roads in the area expected to be particularly busy from Wednesday, National Highways is urging drivers to allow extra time and plan their journeys.
Two homes in Yeovil broken into as Audi stolen

4 days ago | somersetlive.co.uk | Molly Seaman

Two homes in Yeovil were broken into during the early hours of this morning, Friday, June 20. The incidents took place between 3am and 4.45am in Summerleaze Park and Ilchester Road in Yeovil. Two properties were broken into before car keys were stolen. A grey 2017 Audi S3 was taken from one of the homes. A man believed to be involved is described as being white and in his early 20s.
Struggling luxury handbag maker Mulberry set to make more losses

4 days ago | somersetlive.co.uk | Holly Williams

Struggling luxury handbag maker Mulberry has revealed talks to raise more than £20 million as the group warned over widening annual losses and worsening trading conditions. The Somerset-based firm said it was launching the cash-call after a “post-2024-25 year-end review by the executive management, and in light of an even more challenging trading environment”.
Countryfile viewers warned 'it could go horribly wrong' as star faces chaos

5 days ago | somersetlive.co.uk | Tianna Corbin

The latest episode of BBC's Countryfile was a bit hectic, as viewers observed Adam Henson attempting to load his animals into a trailer. Though he made light work of moving his horse, the pigs presented a more formidable challenge. Upon parking, Adam shared with the audience: "I've just backed the trailer up so that I can wean some Gloucestershire Old Spot piglets. "What I'm going to have to do is open the gate and put a board in to stop them.