The Western Gazette

5 days ago | somersetlive.co.uk | Daniel Clark

The full line-up and stage times for the 2025 Glastonbury Festival has been announced. There will be over 3,000 performances between 25 and 29 June, adding a number of new artists to the main stages – as well as some secret sets. It had already been announced that The 1975, Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo would headline the Pyramid Stage, with other highlights including Charli XCX, Doechii, Rod Stewart, Loyle Carner, The Prodigy, Wolf Alice and En Vogue.

6 days ago | somersetlive.co.uk | Tristan Cork

From September, two primary schools in South Gloucestershire are likely to ban children from bringing smartphones, following a discovery that a Year 6 pupils' WhatsApp group received 9,000 notifications in a single night. This revelation, coupled with emerging scientific evidence highlighting the detrimental effects of smartphones on children, prompted extensive discussions and consultations with parents and staff at two primary schools in Emersons Green.

1 week ago | somersetlive.co.uk | Shannon Brown

A tractor driver and a motorcyclist are both fighting for their lives after a serious crash near Glastonbury. The collision took place on the B3151 Meare Road at around 9.58am on Thursday, May 29. The tractor driver had got out of a stationary yellow and green John Deere tractor, which was towing a trailer, before they were struck by a passing green Kawasaki ZX Ninja which was heading towards Glastonbury.

1 week ago | somersetlive.co.uk | Ginette Davies

As the days grow longer and, hopefully, the sun shines brighter, it's time to embrace the joys of summer. Whether you're planning a family barbecue, a picnic in the park, or simply enjoying a relaxing evening at home, your local SPAR has everything you need to make the most of the season. With its wide selection of meats, your favourite accompaniments and refreshing drinks, not forgetting the charcoal for the barbecue, impromptu get-togethers are made simple. Get ready for a delicious summer.

1 week ago | somersetlive.co.uk | Miles O'Leary |Shannon Brown |Miles O’leary

A beach-goer has recounted the "awesome" experience of spotting a shark off the coast of Cornwall over the bank holiday weekend. The creature, believed to be a basking shark, was photographed at Porthcothan Beach, just north of Mawgan Porth. Lucy Rodford and her cousin Grace Henley initially mistook what they saw in the sea for a seal. Upon closer observation, they realised it "definitely wasn't" a seal.