LEGISLATION to tackle illegal encampments is likely to be approved in the coming weeks.

WHERE will you be watching England's Euro 2020 semi-final against Denmark tomorrow (Wednesday)?

THE number of recorded coronavirus cases in Somerset increased by 223 over the weekend, official figures show.

DOZENS of "outstanding" Somerset schools are set to face inspectors for the first time since controversial exemptions were axed.

ATTEMPTS to scrap controversial curbs on protests have been rejected by Government MPs - including ALL of Somerset's representatives.

A POPULAR food festival is headed to various towns in Mendip this summer.

ROADWORKS starting in North Petherton today (Monday, July 5) are set to last for around three months.

A LOST dog was reunited with its owner after it ended up being looked after by the right people - a search and rescue team.

THE mayor of North Petherton has praised those who helped in the town during the weekend's flooding.

SOMERSET County Council has revealed a total of EIGHTHEEN 10-day road closures coming into effect from this week.

SOMERSET was left reeling yesterday as dramatic downpours hit the county.

POLICE are hoping a trailer stolen from a field will be too hot to handle for anyone offered it in Somerset.

POLICE are appealing for the public's help in tracing a missing young person.

DOZENS of parents in Sedgemoor failed to pay child maintenance during the latest lockdown, figures show.

BELOW are the planning applications submitted to Sedgemoor District Council between June 17 and June 23, 2021.

WE'VE all heard of a 'face like thunder' - but one eagle-eyed reader has snapped a face IN the thunder today in Somerset.

SOMERSET shoe giant Clarks has been accused of attempting to “fire and rehire” workers by planning to reduce the terms and conditions for more than 100 employees at its distribution centres.

THOUSANDS fewer workers in Somerset were on furlough in May - but as the scheme starts to be wound down, the Government has been accused of acting too fast.

THE number of cases of the Delta variant of Covid-19 in the south west is rising.

TAPMOOR Farm is a traditional detached farmhouse that has been remodelled, extended and beautifully renovated and refurbished by the current owners.

AS the nation prepares to support the England team in tonight's Euro 2020 quarter final match, people are being urged to be good neighbours.

A THIEF has been jailed after pleading guilty to a number of burglary offences in Bridgwater.

RECYCLING crews will be working tomorrow (Saturday, July 3) to pick up missed recycling collections.

A BRIDGWATER man has been ordered to pay fines and costs totalling more than £2,100 after being prosecuted for fly-tipping.

NEW measures are to be introduced in a bid to save water in Somerset.

A NEW temporary chief constable has been appointed for Avon and Somerset Police.

THE number of recorded coronavirus cases in Somerset increased by 75 in the last 24 hours, official figures show.

A MAIN road in Watchet is set to close for FIVE days - just as Covid-19 restrictions are set to end.

THE family of a man who died in a crash on the M5 between Taunton and Bridgwater has issued a tribute to a 'much-loved' father and husband.

BRIDGWATER Carnival will be before the eyes of the world at a special Royal event next summer.

SEDGEMOOR may seem a million miles from some of the world's largest defence manufacturers.

A POLICE officer who checked the details of a man she intended to go on A DATE with has been fired.

OFFICERS and staff said goodbye to Chief Constable Andy Marsh today (July 1).

MORE than seven MILLION vaccinations have been given out in the South West - with more than three million people who are fully vaccinated.

THE number of recorded coronavirus cases in Somerset increased by 55 in the latest round of data, official figures show.

THE number of recorded coronavirus cases in Somerset increased by 55 in the latest round of data, official figures show.

It's football season and it's time to make a MIND-BLOWING SAVE!

A NUMBER of people are due to appear in court this week after they refused to move their vehicles after summer solstice celebrations.

A PRIMARY school near Bridgwater has expanded its capacity by more that 200 pupils with a new £2.5m extension.

THE number of recorded coronavirus cases in Somerset increased by 164 over the weekend, official figures show.

RESIDENTS in Somerset are being asked to put their rubbish and recycling out by 6am.

A NEW energy recovery facility can be completed near the M5 following a decision by Somerset councillors.

THE Minor Injury Unit (MIU) at a Somerset hospital is set to close overnight for FOUR months due to 'safety concerns'.

OVER the past few months, there has been traffic chaos in certain areas of Somerset due to roadworks.

A SOMERSET charity has issued an urgent appeal for volunteers.

RETAILERS still selling peat-based compost are the latest target for campaigners hoping to eradicate the damaging practice of peat extraction.

A lane on the motorway is blocked after an early morning crash today.

A MAN, who is believed to be 27-years-old, sadly died after a crash on the M5 motorway yesterday (Saturday, June 27).

CONCERNED about the amount of litter on Bridgwater streets, two councillers set about finding out where the litter was orginating from.

A WELL-KNOWN organic dairy brand is hoping to tempt holidaymakers to Somerset, offering them something a bit more exciting than milk and yogurt.