The Lighthouse told customers in a Facebook post they have had to temporarily close to test all their staff members. A local Indian takeaway restaurant is also closed after one of its delivery drivers visited the pub.

Somerset pub closed as customer tests positive for Covid-19

Motorists will be forced to take the huge bypass to avoid a 700-metre road closure near Langport.

Hour long diversion for 700 metre road closure

Scene of murder investigation in Edithmead, near Highbridge.

Avon & Somerset Police has made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct due to prior contact with those involved in a murder investigation in Edithmead near Highbridge

Police refer themselves to conduct office after man's death

Plenty of showers tonight, some heavy. A mild night, with temperatures staying in double figures.

Scattered showers, windy and feeling much fresher

A post-mortem examination has confirmed a man who was found dead in a garden in Somerset died from stab wounds.

Man found in Somerset died from stab wounds post-mortem examination confirms

Compared to the last few days it'll feel a lot fresher out there, with brisk winds and a scattering of showers.

A cooler, breezier and more showery weekend for the West Country

After another muggy day with high pollen, the change to some cooler weather with a few showers and brisk winds will help reduce levels.

Pollen levels will fall to moderate during the next few days

After today's mostly dry but still quite muggy feel, the weekend will bring some cooler air but also a couple of sharp showers.

A fresher feeling weekend for the south west, with brisk winds and a few showers

Staff at risk of redundancy from Plymouth's Theatre Royal are to stage a protest this weekend in the city centre.

Plymouth Theatre Royal staff call for action after redundancy threat

A murder investigation has been launched after the body of a man was found in a garden in Edithmead, near Highbridge

Murder investigation launched after body of man found in Somerset

The levels have risen in the weeks following the easing of lockdown.

Council puts up posters labelled 'don't be a tosser' as litter levels soar

Another warm start to the day but any early showers should clear to leave a good amount of sunshine.

A mainly dry day across the West Country but a few more showers around

After the recent heat and very high pollen, a change to something cooler and more showery will bring welcome relief to hay fever sufferers. 

Pollen levels coming down a bit across the West Country over the next few days

After another day of very high temperatures we'll see a few thunderstorms moving through this evening and overnight.

A few thunderstorms bringing a change to something a little less hot

Litter left strewn at beauty spots as revellers enjoy the hot weather


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