News in Midsomer Norton and Radstock

He is known as the local's favourite weather man, and thousands of fans follow his sometimes hourly updates to make sure they are not caught out. Today( February 15) as Storm Dennis hits Radstock, he is more popular than ever.

Today he has spotted a rare phenomenon, although visitors often complain that it does nothing but rain in the UK, that is not often the case - except for today.

Midsomer Norton's favourite weather man has spotted a rare phenomenon today (February 15).

Although visitors often complain that it does nothing but rain in the UK, that is not often the case - except for today.

The fire service were out yesterday (February 14) evening at Bennetts Lane at Binegar following a four vehicle crash.

Two fire engines from Shepton Mallet and a heavy rescue tender from Glastonbury, were all sent to the accident with reports of people being trapped.

Radstock parents don't let your children say they are bored over half term. This coming week there is so much going on in Radstock.

On Monday it is the Town Council meeting, which might not sound much fun, but they want to hear from you, the people of Radstock about how you want to celebrate VE Day in May. There were some people who said they would like to see a street party with everyone involved. Do you have a better idea?

Healthwatch Somerset is asking local people to complete a survey to share their experiences of accessing primary care through GP surgeries in Somerset. They want to identify the barriers that make it difficult for people to get the care they need and to highlight the ways that GP surgeries can make it easier for people to access care.

Healthwatch Somerset is the county's independent health and social care champion. It finds out what matters to local people and makes sure that the public's views are heard and acted on by those providing health and care services in the county.

MIDSOMER NORTON BRIEFING: Friday February 14 2020

If you don't want to go outside this weekend, maybe you should sit at your computer and apply for the Welton Rovers new manager job? Applications close on February 18. Details under the Red Button below.

RADSTOCK BRIEFING: Friday February 14 2020

TODAY'S RADSTOCK: Sunrise 07:28 Sunset 17:21

Alex Collins, 28, of Milton Road, Radstock, appeared at Bristol Magistrates' Court today charged in connection with an incident on Tuesday (11 February) in which a property on Shakespeare Road in Radstock was burgled and a number of items were stolen including a handbag, bank card, pension card, mobile phone and cash.

No further details have been released by the police media office.

As the latest storm bears down on Midsomer Norton, more people than ever will be checking in with a hyper-local weather site, believing that Mr Kilmersdon gets it right when the Met Office don't.

Kilmersdon's weather man is hugely popular because he offers ultra local, ultra fast, by the hour weather predictions - and he is invariably right.

Anyone walking past the iconic building in Radstock, will not have failed to hear the hard at work students at Sue Hill's school of dance, which, resonates with the sounds of dedicated students working through their routines.