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Morning Briefing

Literary festival acclaimed as 'best ever'

Ilminster Literary Festival took place between June 1 and June 8 and sold over 1000 tickets.

Work on 150 homes in Crewkerne could start soon if revised plans are passed

WORK to build 150 new homes on the southern edge of Crewkerne could soon begin if revised plans are approved.

Chief constable accused of 'virtue signalling' after institutional racism admission

THE man representing rank-and-file police officers in Avon & Somerset has accused the Chief Constable of "virtue signalling".

Hour-by-hour weather forecast for the week for Glastonbury Festival 2023

The weather forecast is a mixed one for Glastonbury 2023, with plenty of sunshine and rain according to BBC weather.

Residents asked to be patient following waste collection delays

SOMERSET Council is asking residents for patience following major delays in some waste and rubbish collections.

Met Office issues warning of thunderstorms across Somerset and Devon on Sunday

A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms is in place for the whole of Devon and Somerset on Sunday (June 18).

Council partners with Wessex Water to implement refill stations for World Refill Day

SOMERSET Council is urging residents to reuse and refill their water bottles for 'World Refill Day'.

Award-winning boutique relocates to Ilminster

The world of 14 & Sixpence moved to Ilminster

Garden party in Ilminster to raise funds for cancer charity

A GARDEN party at an award-winning florist in Ilminster will raise funds for a cancer charity.

Chief Constable admits Avon & Somerset Police force is 'institutionally racist'

Avon and Somerset Police force is "institutionally racist" - says Chief Constable Sarah Crew.