Harry Mockridge

Trainee Journalist

Harry is a Trainee Journalist at the Somerset County Gazette. He is looking at trying to uncover the untold stories and provide information about local communities. Please get in contact if you'd like to have a chat.

Harry is a Trainee Journalist at the Somerset County Gazette. He is looking at trying to uncover the untold stories and provide information about local communities. Please get in contact if you'd like to have a chat.

Latest articles from Harry Mockridge

The Old Well Garden Centre has re-opened after a devastating fire earlier this month.

Garden centre, near Wellington, back open after major fire
A garden centre, near Wellington, has provided a positive update to customers after a devastating fire forced it to close last week.

The Alhampton Inn, known as 'The Ally', is set to feature in a TV programme that will be shown internationally.

Filming crew spotted at Somerset pub for new international TV series
A Somerset pub is set to feature in a new TV series broadcast in multiple countries including France, Germany, and more.

England batsman Jos Buttler walks to pavilion after scoring 116 not out against Pakistan during the fourth One Day International match at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai, UAE, on November 20.

LOOKING BACK When Taunton's Jos Buttler scored England’s fastest 1 day international century
Jos Buttler's brilliant 46-ball hundred left his England teammates speechless as they watched his sustained power-hitting back in 2015.

Richard Hammond at the opening of the County Classics Motor Museum in 2023.

LOOKING BACK When Richard Hammond came to town to open the County Classics Motor Museum

This week sees Taunton's County Classics Motor Museum celebrating its first birthday after a historic opening by Richard Hammond.

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There's a new historical drama on BBC -but did you know it was filmed in Somerset?

REVIEW: New BBC historical drama series filmed in Somerset - worth a watch?

Review of new BBC series, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light - filmed in Wells, in Somerset.

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The M5 will be 'partially closed' in Somerset, National Highways say.

National Highways announce M5 works that will affect Somerset traffic

National Highways have announced closures on the M5 in Devon, with a stretch of the motorway set to be closed off for five nights.

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Wells, Somerset, has a large majority of people searching for Black Friday deals.

Black Friday 2024: Wells ranked in top 10 UK city list for bargain-hunting
A Somerset city has been revealed to be in a top 10 list of UK cities looking for bargains.

Taunton's Christmas tree was put up in the town centre this week on November 18.

Winterfest 2024: Taunton's Council offering free parking

As hundreds of people flock to Taunton's town centre this weekend for WinterFest 2024, the local council have announced free parking.

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We've selected a few of the best snow pictures in Somerset from today's snowfall.

Somerset snow day: The best photos of the snow in Somerset
All the best photos of the snow in Somerset from today (November 21) after the Met Office issued a yellow warning for the county.

Somerset County Cricket Club have had their 2025 Vitality Blast fixtures released.

Vitality Blast 2025 schedule released for Somerset County Cricket Club
Somerset will begin the 2025 Vitality Blast with a bang!