Somerset
County in South West England
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Somerset is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is bordered by the Bristol Channel, Gloucestershire, and Bristol to the north, Wiltshire to the east and the north-east, Dorset to the south-east, and Devon to the south-west. The largest settlement is the city of Bath, and the county town is Taunton.
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Northeast leads Glamorgan to One-Day Cup triumph over SomersetUnbeaten Sam Northeast's quick-fire 63 helps Glamorgan beat Somerset by 15 runs in a rain-shortened One-Day Cup final.BBC Sport - Published | |
Glamorgan and Somerset forced to wait for One-Day Cup finalThe One-Day Cup final between Somerset and Glamorgan at Trent Bridge is abandoned because of rain.BBC Sport - Published | |
Counties confirmed for One-Day Cup knock-out stagesOne-Day Cup: Pears v Bears in quarters - Glam & Somerset to host semis.BBC Sport - Published | |
Wins for Pears, Gloucs, Somerset & Hants in cupWorcestershire, Hampshire and Somerset win to go joint top in One-Day Cup Group A, while Gloucestershire win in Group B.BBC Sport - Published | |
Payne denies Surrey in tie - T20 Blast round-upGloucestershire's David Payne holds Surrey to a tie at The Oval in the T20 Blast and Sussex, Somerset and Lancashire all win.BBC Sport - Published | |
Somerset sign son of former England captain VaughanArchie Vaughan, the son of former England captain Michael Vaughan, has signed professional terms with Somerset.BBC Sport - Published | |
Leach to return to action for SomersetEngland spinner Jack Leach is to play for Somerset for the first time in a year, after recovering from a knee injury.BBC Sport - Published | |
Lawrence helps Surrey close in on win over SomersetDan Lawrence takes 3-45 as Surrey close in on victory over Somerset in the County Championship.BBC Sport - Published | |
Bashir 'cried' after shock England Test call-upSomerset spinner Shoaib Bashir says he has had a "very special" journey from being released by Surrey to an England Test call-up.BBC Sport - Published | |
Man charged with murder of 'loved granny' in her homeA man has been charged with the murder of an 86-year-old woman at her home in Somerset.Sky News - Published | |
Butlin's resort closes and reports of 'mini tornado' as UK hit by 'exceptional' weatherA seaside holiday resort in Somerset has closed for four days after thunderstorms and heavy rain brought flooding to parts of England.Sky News - Published | |
India's Shaw hits 244 for Northants in One-Day CupNorthamptonshire's Prithvi Shaw smashes 244 against Somerset in the One-Day Cup at Wantage Road.BBC Sport - Published | |
Teenager Rew makes 221 as Somerset dominate HantsSomerset teenager James Rew continues his superb form with 221 as the hosts dominate Hampshire at Taunton.BBC Sport - Published | Listen: T20 Blast - Glamorgan v Somerset & Northamptonshire v DerbyshireListen to BBC radio commentary as Glamorgan take on Somerset and Northamptonshire Steelbacks face the Derbyshire Falcons in the T20 Blast.BBC Sport - Published |
Moeen shines while Surrey smash club record in T20 BlastMoeen Ali shines for Birmingham, while a thrilling night of T20 Blast action sees wins for Notts and Somerset, and Surrey hit record-breaking form.BBC Sport - Published | Somerset and Worcestershire win again in T20 BlastSomerset and Worcestershire maintain their 100% winning records in the T20 Blast, while there is a surprise first defeat for Birmingham Bears.BBC Sport - Published |
Blast holders Hants skittled for 74 by SomersetSomerset thrash T20 Blast champions Hampshire, while there are opening wins for Kent and Worcestershire.BBC Sport - Published | Anderson groin injury not 'too serious' - ChappleEngland bowler James Anderson suffered only a "tweaked groin" in Lancashire's draw with Somerset, says head coach Glen Chapple.BBC Sport - Published |
Jennings' Taunton ton makes Somerset suffer againLancashire skipper Keaton Jennings finishes on 124 as his side respond well to Somerset's 441 by closing on 302-1 at Taunton.BBC Sport - Published | First day of Somerset v Warwickshire washed outThe opening day of the first County Championship match of the season between Somerset and Warwickshire at Taunton is rained off.BBC Sport - Published |
Abell out of England's Bangladesh tour with injurySomerset's Tom Abell is ruled out of England's white-ball tour of Bangladesh with a side injury.BBC Sport - Published | Ahmed & Abell in England squad to play BangladeshSomerset batter Tom Abell and Leicestershire leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed are named in England's squad for their white-ball tour of Bangladesh.BBC Sport - Published |
Footage shows Storm Eunice blow spire off Somerset churchDramatic footage shows the spire of a Somerset being blown off during Storm Eunice.Sky News - Published |