Somerset gears up for a weekend of music, food and flag-waving celebrations
The weekend itself centres around the Big Somerset Picnic
View ArticleSomerset Funeral Notices as heartfelt tributes left for 20 loved ones
Tributes have been paid to much-loved family members
View ArticleSomerset carnival dates for 2025 confirmed for spectacular processions
The dates have been set for the world famous illuminated carnival processions across the South West this Autumn.
View ArticleSomerset MPs fury over Musgrove Hospital upgrade delays
The hospital won't be upgraded until 2033
View ArticleHuge fire destroys minibuses used by schoolchildren and people with disabilities
Seven minibuses worth tens of thousands of pounds went up in flames
View ArticleTaunton's largest housing estate is getting even more homes
A new park will also be delivered at the same time
View ArticleLidl wants to open 11 stores in Somerset - full list
The budget supermarket announced major expansion plans
View ArticleTeenager arrested after fire destroys minibuses used by children and...
The minibuses were at a park and ride in Taunton
View ArticleFire caused by solar panel cables rips through Somerset bungalow
The fire also involved lithium batteries
View ArticleTributes paid after death of Liberal Democrat activist
Pauline Sturgess was noted as a 'great advocate for the importance of women in politics'
View ArticleNHS hospital crisis as 'staff faint inside in 30C heat'
MPs have issued stark warnings over the dire condition of NHS hospitals,
View ArticleTaunton school accuses Ofsted of mishandling inspection as school called...
A school in Taunton is locking horns with Ofsted after a scathing report.
View ArticleCruel woman beater jailed after making partner's life a misery
In prison he will not be able to assault any women
View ArticleLive: M5 traffic stopped after police incident in Somerset
The incident is located near Bridgwater
View ArticleBlock of flats evacuated after car fire threatens to endanger lives
The car fire had started to spread towards the flats
View ArticleStunning spring wisteria scenery as displays wow across South West
Sunny weather brings out the blossom
View ArticleWeather maps show Somerset scorcher as temperatures soar
The mercury could reach a balmy 27C in the county
View ArticleHistoric Somerset pub with 400 years of history reopening today
The Blue Ball Inn at Triscombe, near Taunton, is one of the few thatched-roof pubs left in the county
View ArticleBrain stimulation study could help diagnose hidden spinal cord injuries
A Somerset clinical scientist is exploring whether magnetic brain stimulation could transform how patients with suspected spinal injuries are diagnosed
View ArticleAmbitious plans to reconnect heritage West Somerset Railway to mainline rail...
It could transform this part of rural Somerset
View ArticleSick sex offender jailed after abusing children and adults over 11 years
Frith was jailed for 34 months
View ArticleM5 police incident halts traffic
An eyewitness reported that 'people were getting out of their cars to see what was going on'
View ArticleMuddy Stilettos awards crowns nine brilliant Somerset businesses as the best
Somerset picked up regional awards including best boutique stay, best hair salon and top destination pub
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