ALMOST nine in 10 taxis and private hire vehicles in Somerset cannot be used by people in wheelchairs, figures reveal.

FEWER homes could be delivered on a major Somerset development if amended plans are approved.

AN attractive double fronted period residence situated in the popular village of Chedzoy.

A SOMERSET cider was crowned 'the people's choice' of drink at last weekend's Bath & West Country Festival.

BELOW are the planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between August 19 and 25, 2021.

A SOMERSET shop is bucking convention, by offering a discount on some products to people NOT wearing a mask.

WE are forever told that house prices are rising, that the market is making properties unaffordable, particularly for first-time buyers.

A BRIDGWATER service that cares for people with autism and learning difficulties has been shortlisted for a prestigious award.

AN individual detached house offering beautifully presented and well appointed accommodation, enjoying views over neighbouring farmland and attractively situated on the edge of this popular village.

WOULD you like the chance to own your very own Mystery Machine? Well, now you Scooby-dooby-doooooo!

AMBULANCE staff in Somerset are assessing patients' conditions from miles away using their phone cameras.

SOMERSET residents have until the end of November to have their say on which major roads across their county should be upgraded next.

A BRIDGWATER gas engineer is through to the semi-finals of the renowned Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2021 competition.

GLASTONBURY is gearing up for the return of the Abbey Extravaganza concert this evening.

A "LOVING, gentle man" was given the devastating news that he has an incurable disease - just weeks before he is due to become a grandfather this month.

A MOTORIST is in a "serious condition" after his car collided with a parked vehicle.

A DOG abandoned by its owners has turned into a top crime fighter.

A MYSTERY smell of petrol was behind police and fire crews being called to a Somerset property last night (September 2).

TEMPERATURES could hit 26C in Somerset next week as forecasters warn of a mini heatwave.

HOSPITALS in the Somerset NHS Trust were caring for 36 coronavirus patients in hospital as of Tuesday, figures show.

TWO cyclists are set to “smash” the Guinness World Record for the largest GPS drawing by spelling out Refugees Welcome to raise funds for charity - and have already broken one record in Somerset.

THERE are some obvious mistakes or errors we can make that could see is losing our ldriving licence - but there are some you may not realise can either see that happen, or leave you with a large fine, or worse.

A CONSULTATION regarding the future of a medical centre is set to take place this Autumn.

A BALER caught fire near Minehead last night (September 1).

Writer, broadcaster and comedian Dom Joly, best known as the creator of Trigger Happy TV, is headed to Bridgwater on his upcoming tour.

A TEENAGE boy from Taunton has been charged with supplying hard drugs.

SOMERSET'S biggest business awards are back - with a new category to recognise those organisations who have responded to adversity, such as Brexit or Covid-19.

EARLY this morning an accident on the M5 northbound between junction 24 and junction 23 cause an oil spill, resulting in lanes 1 and 2 to be closed.

WITNESSES are being sought to identify powered paragliders seen flying too low in a Somerset nature reserve.

A CATERING trailer caught fire in a Somerset village yesterday afternoon (August 31).

TWO walkers were rescued after they decided to walk the coast path - on the beach.

A MOTORCYCLIST from Somerset has sustained serious head injuries in a crash.

VISITORS to Westonzoyland took a trip back in time on Saturday (August 28) and Sunday (August 29).

WHEAT was damaged by a fire in a silo this afternoon.

A MAN in his 50s was arrested after an altercation - during which a woman ended up in a canal.

TWO Somerset councils are working with food and drink businesses to create a map to help visitors buy from local producers.

A POPULAR Somerset music festival took place at the weekend.

THE world's first ever PET Paralympic-style event took place in Somerset over the weekend.

Local lad, Jack Taylor has earned club legend status at Bridgwater United over the weekend after scoring his 102nd goal for the club in only 122 games.

A PARK and ride facility for Hinkley Point C staff could be removed in a matter of weeks if planning permission for the site is not extended.

THE latest edition of Somerset's spoof art prize - The Turnip Prize - will open for entries soon.

AN APPEAL has been launched over the siting of a caravan on farmland in Trowbridge.

VISITORS to a Somerset fete raised much-needed funds for a hospice charity.

SOMERSET is to benefit from a new scheme aimed at restoring thousands of acres of peatlands.

MORE than 30 coronavirus patients were in hospital in the Somerset NHS Trust area as of Tuesday, figures show.

WHO didn't love a toy car as a child?

BELOW are the planning applications received by Sedgemoor District Council between August 12 and 18, 2021.

Beavers are to be released into the wild under government proposals to support a “cautious” return of the semi-aquatic mammals to English rivers, writes Emily Beament, PA.

FARM vehicles and equipment were destroyed by a large fire near Bridgwater.

SOME bus services in Somerset will bew INCREASING from next week.