Morning Briefing: Animal sanctuary near Chard to host annual fun dog show

Morning Briefing

Animal sanctuary near Chard to host annual fun dog show

Ferne Animal Sanctuary welcomes wagging tails across the county and beyond to its annual fun dog show hosted at the sanctuary in Chard.

Applications for tree surgeries in conservation areas submitted this week

APPLICATIONS for tree surgeries in conservation areas near Ilminster were among the ones submitted to Somerset Council this week.

Police investigating an assault appeal to track down wanted man

Police are appealing to the public in Somerset to help track down a wanted man.

Ilminster florist to offer cake delivery service to help cancer charity

AN ILMINSTER florist will offer a cake delivery service in aid of Macmillan Cancer.

Brits urged to clean Apple Watch and Fitbit straps to avoid 'harmful bacteria'

Apple Watch and Fitbit straps have been found to contain 'harmful bacteria' such as E. coli and staphylococcus, according to a new study.

Dickie Bird in tears as he recalls Sir Michael Parkinson's final 'goodbye'

Cricket star Dickie Bird spoke about his last conversation with Sir Michael Parkinson and said the pair 'had a few tears in their eyes'.

Watch the 'horrifying' moment an Asian Hornet devours a wasp on 'UK frontline'

The video shows the moment an Asian Hornet decapitates and then eats a wasp - all in a few seconds.

Reactions and rundown of A level results across Somerset

A levels results across Somerset announced this morning.

Millions set for £869 state pension boost next year

State pensions could be set to rise by 8 per cent next year as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak signalled his commitment to the "triple lock"

Legendary chat show host Sir Michael Parkinson dies aged 88

Legendary chat show host Sir Michael Parkinson, known as Parky, has died at the age of 88