AFFORDABLE buses will serve more parts of Somerset more often if a bid for central government funding proves successful.

GUESTS enjoyed a three course dinner while listening to bagpipes during burns night at Haselbury Mill, near Crewkerne.

SOMERSET'S new status as an Education Investment Area will have a transformational impact on skills training for hundreds of school and college students, MP Ian Liddell-Grainger has forecast.

POLICE are appealing for help to track down a man in a dressing gown.

FINALISTS for this year's Somerset Business Awards have been announced.

TWO elderly people were given oxygen treatment as firefighters tackled their blazing garage.

A MAN from Ilminster has raised closed to £10,000 in aid of Prostate Cancer UK by completing six marathon walks as part of the charity’s ‘Run the Month’ initiative.

RESIDENTS have so far raised more than £100,000 in a bid to reopen the only pub in their village.

A CARNIVAL presentation took place on Sunday (January 30) in Chard.

DRIVERS in and around South Somerset will have four National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

Here are some of the best personalised gifts available to buy for Valentine's Day this year.

VOLUNTEERS from the Ilminster Tree Project braved the January chill for their first planting session of the year on Saturday.

TWO Somerset towns have been named among the ten most welcoming in the UK.

A SMALL village in the Blackmore Vale will get a new convenience store as the construction of dozens of new homes moves closer.

MOTORISTS heading north up the M5 are warned the motorway is expected to be closed for several hours this morning (Monday, January 31).

THERE are several major roadworks across Somerset starting this week.

As outlined in the Later Lives: Older people and domestic abuse report by Safe Lives,  victims aged 61+ are much more likely to experience abuse from an adult family member or current intimate partner than those 60 and under.

Blue Light Card is offering 40% off Valentine's discounts at major retailers from Enrest Jones, H Samuel, Ann Summers, Virgin Experience Days and more.

BELOW are planning applications received by South Somerset District Council in the week of January 17, 2022.

IT’S estimated that 80% of people who make New Year’s resolutions will give up by early February. If that sounds annoyingly familiar, keep reading: This article was written for you…

POLICE investigating the theft of a £1million lighthouse lantern and other high value items from a storage facility in Ilfracombe believe it could have links to Avon and Somerset.

A CHARITY is welcoming the return of their annual black tie ball this year.

A WELL-KNOWN bodybuilder from Chard is organising his first bodybuilding event in September.

A GORGEOUS property with amazing views is on the market.

Selfridges has launched its Valentine's Day gift collection. From Cartier rings to Burberry bags, shop the best deals here.

A POPULAR vintage food van will become a permanent fixture in one of Somerset’s market towns after plans were approved by district councillors.

POLICE from Devon and Somerset have been taking part in a cross-border operation to disrupt criminals using the roads in the two counties.

ENCOURAGING more NHS dentists to work in Somerset is “like trying to convince a turkey to vote for Christmas”, health bosses have admitted.

A NEW supporting wall is set to be constructed next to the A30 at Haselbury Plucknett, South Somerset, next month.

SOMERSET County Council and Somerset West and Taunton Council (SWT) have been recognised for having the best plans for tackling the climate emergency.

A giant new gold coin has been made by the Royal Mint to celebrate the Chinese New Year

IF you fancy standing for election to a brand new council covering the whole of Somerset you'll be able to put yourself forward in just under two months' time.

GALLIFORD Try, the company delivering the A303 Sparkford to Ilchester scheme on behalf of National Highways, is sponsoring a local motorcycle race team.

IT could soon get a lot easier to walk and cycle around Yeovil under new council proposals.

See what's in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl this Thursday.

POLICE in South Somerset have stepped up patrols following reports of anti-social behaviour around Ham Hill Car Park.

THE number of coronavirus cases in South Somerset increased by 253 in the last 24 hours, official figures show – and one more death was recorded.

THREE important changes to the Highway Code relevant to all road uses are coming into effect from Saturday (January 29).

Whether you celebrate Valentine's or not, it can be a good excuse to treat your loved one to something new.

A MULTI-million programme to renew traffic signals at Somerset's junctions and pedestrian crossings reaches Yeovil in February.

WITH around 100 days to go to this years' Somerset Day, organisers are urging people to turn the county will be turned into a sea of Somerset flags.

FIRE crews administered first aid to casualties after a small house fire in Yeovil last night (January 24).

PUPILS at a school in Chard enjoyed a fancy dress day where they got to dress up as heroes and villains.

The collection will span four Royal Houses – Tudor; Stuart; Hanover; Saxe-Coburg, Gotha, and Windsor.

Tickets for Sigrid's UK and Europe wide tour will go on general sale soon - with stops in Newcastle, Liverpool, Cardiff, Birmingham, Edinburgh and more.

A PERMANENT memorial is to be created as a lasting tribute to a popular teacher who positively impacted on the lives of hundreds of people in Chard.

A SOMERSET man found dead in Thailand is believed to have been murdered.

A CHARITY that helps adults from Chard and the surrounding area learn to read is hopeful a new BBC documentary will raise awareness of its work.

MAJOR roadworks schemes starting in Somerset this week include:

Hotel chain Travelodge has launched a recruitment drive to fill 600 jobs - find out what's available in Somerset.