The 47-mile diversion to travel 700 yards – Glastonbury People The 47-mile diversion to travel 700 yardsGlastonbury PeopleDrivers who want to travel through the centre of Highbridge, in Somerset, will need to reconsider their route from Monday. The huge diversion, which has been put in place by Somerset County Council so 740 yards of road…

Ten things to do in Somerset this weekend – May 11-13 – This is Somerset Ten things to do in Somerset this weekend – May 11-13This is SomersetThousands of women will tackle the 5k course on the seafront and raise money for cancer research. Clear the cobwebs… Take a Sunday morning stroll around the spectacular…

Cranmore crushed in opening contest – This is Somerset Cranmore crushed in opening contestThis is SomersetA disastrous display with the bat ensured Cranmore slipped to defeat against Cheddar, despite the visitors only posting a modest total. Batting first, Cheddar were in desperate trouble after falling to 5-3, with newly-appointed captain Ben Peverall out … and…

Mayoral hopeful faces drug possession charge – This is Bristol Mayoral hopeful faces drug possession chargeThis is BristolMr Clarke, of Cheddar, is due to appear before Bristol Magistrates' Court, on May 31. About 150 people took part in Saturday's protest, which began on College Green at 11am, involved a march around the city centre and…

Crowds pull on their wellies and flock to the show – This is Bristol Crowds pull on their wellies and flock to the showThis is BristolWET weather failed to dampen the spirits of thousands of visitors to the 153rd North Somerset Show. Bosses at the North Somerset Agricultural Society, which organises the annual extravaganza, said…