The Midsomer Norton and Radstock Journal

The Midsomer Norton and Radstock Journal Free weekly newspaper for the Somer Valley district since 26th June 1980, with a circulation of 8,000

Free weekly local paper serving: Buckland Dinham, Camerton, Chew Magna, Chilcompton, Clandown, Clutton, Coleford, Farmborough, Farrington Gurney, Faulkland, Hallatrow, Haydon, High Littleton, Holcombe, Kilmersdon, Marksbury, Mells, Midsomer Norton, Norton St Phillip, Oakhill, Paulton, Peasedown St John, Radstock, Stoke St Michael, Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Temple Cloud, Timsbury, Wellow, Welton, Westfiled, Writhlington. Also now delivering to Bath Spa train station and Bath bus station.

ONE of a local community’s most valued historical assets has received a much needed funding boost.
01/01/2026

ONE of a local community’s most valued historical assets has received a much needed funding boost.

Construction is scheduled to begin this year and the centre hopes to open the lake to visitors in 2027
01/01/2026

Construction is scheduled to begin this year and the centre hopes to open the lake to visitors in 2027

“A happy New Year 2026 to everyone! We hope you had a happy Christmas.”
01/01/2026

“A happy New Year 2026 to everyone! We hope you had a happy Christmas.”

Today, Thursday, January 1, brings patchy rain near Chew Magna. Skies could stay partly cloudy early on, with occasional...
01/01/2026

Today, Thursday, January 1, brings patchy rain near Chew Magna. Skies could stay partly cloudy early on, with occasional breaks by midday. Conditions clear up later, offering a glimpse of sunshine. Light winds pick up slightly in the evening. Temperatures about 6°C through much of the day. A brief drizzle might emerge late afternoon.

A MAN who was involved in a multi-vehicle collision on the Keynsham bypass last year has been reunited with the South We...
31/12/2025

A MAN who was involved in a multi-vehicle collision on the Keynsham bypass last year has been reunited with the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) crew that attended to him.

A ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’ contestant from Bath has been jailed over a spread betting fraud and ordered to pay ba...
31/12/2025

A ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’ contestant from Bath has been jailed over a spread betting fraud and ordered to pay back £4-million in ill-gotten gains.

THE festive period in the Mendip Hills is one of the most magical times of the year.
31/12/2025

THE festive period in the Mendip Hills is one of the most magical times of the year.

Today is Wednesday, December 31 in Chew Magna, bringing plenty of sunshine with clear skies later. Temperatures near 4°C...
31/12/2025

Today is Wednesday, December 31 in Chew Magna, bringing plenty of sunshine with clear skies later. Temperatures near 4°C and about 0°C overnight. A sunny weather forecast means bright conditions throughout the afternoon with no rain expected, offering a crisp end to the day. Winds remain, keeping the chill manageable.

Could a grant of up to £2,000 help your local project?
30/12/2025

Could a grant of up to £2,000 help your local project?

More than one in 20 adults in Bath and North East Somerset "often or always" feel lonely, survey figures show.
30/12/2025

More than one in 20 adults in Bath and North East Somerset "often or always" feel lonely, survey figures show.

More than one in 20 adults in North Somerset "often or always" feel lonely, survey figures show.
30/12/2025

More than one in 20 adults in North Somerset "often or always" feel lonely, survey figures show.

HAVING served as a deputy Lieutenant for the past 20 years, Robert Drewett, who lives in the Mendips, above the Chew Val...
30/12/2025

HAVING served as a deputy Lieutenant for the past 20 years, Robert Drewett, who lives in the Mendips, above the Chew Valley, has now been appointed as the new vice Lord-Lieutenant for Somerset.

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Free, weekly local paper printing and distributing 16,000 copies every Wednesday. Covering a wide radius, which includes Midsomer Norton & Radstock, the outskirts of Frome, Bath, Keynsham, Chew Valley, Shepton Mallet and all of the areas in-between. Small, local team providing all of your local news and advertising needs.