Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has died aged 116, officials said. Ms Itooka died on December 29 at a care home in Ashiya, Hyogo ...

THE County Gazette has launched its Hairdresser of the Year competition – and we want you to nominate your favourite hairdresser or barber in Somerset. This could be because of their friendly welcome, ...

Happy Valley, starring James Norton, has won awards including a BAFTA. Catherine Cawood’s (Sarah Lancashire) final kitchen showdown with James Norton’s Tommy Lee Royce in the series also won the P&O ...

WINCANTON Racecourse in Somerset has confirmed that horse racing scheduled for Saturday, December 4, 2025, has been abandoned due to cold weather.

This handsome Victorian residence is situated in Elm Grove, a square of large period properties centred around a private park and is one ...

Myanmar’s military government has released more than 6,000 prisoners and reduced other inmates’ sentences as part of a mass ...

Ruben Amorim is hoping to see the benefits of a rare midweek off when Manchester United travel to Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot will not underestimate Manchester United as he believes they are a better side than their league position suggests. The Dutchman thinks new boss Ruben Amorim will get ...

Pieces of false or biased information distributed by Beijing rose to 2.16 million last year, from 1.33 million in 2023, figures showed.

Myanmar’s military government will release more than 6,000 prisoners and has reduced other inmates’ sentences as part of a ...

Lawyers are attempting to recover 148 million dollars after the former New York mayor was found to have defamed two Georgia election workers.

This week, the members of Somerset Camera Club have been taking photos of new begginings and other wildlife in wintery conditions.