PEOPLE in Somerset are being asked to look out for a missing elderly woman with links to the county.

RESIDENTS near South Chard have started a petition after plans were submitted to expand a quarry.

TODAY (Tuesday, March 8) is International Women's Day.

POLICE are appealing for the public's help to find a teenage boy who has been missing for over a week.

POLICE are appealing for assistance from the public to trace a teenage girl who has been missing since the weekend.

THREE newly elected Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) will now represent Somerset’s young people on a number of key issues including climate change, mental health, LGBTQ+, equality and safety.

FEDERICA Smith-Roberts is the LibDem leader of Somerset West and Taunton Council.

AVON and Somerset Police is paying tribute to its inspirational women on International Women's Day.

REBECCA Pow is the MP for Taunton Deane and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Minister for Nature Recovery and the Domestic Environment).

AN 11-year-old boy is shaving his “beautiful locks” to raise £1000 for the children suffering in Ukraine.

A FORMER Langport man has been jailed for historic sexual offences against three boys.

VISITORS enjoyed a trip to the Forde Abbey Spring Plant and Gardening Fair on Sunday (March 6).

THE eagerly awaited finals of ‘Chard’s Got Talent’ were held at Chard School with a line-up of acts including football skills, dancing, rock bands, and hula hooping.

MORE than half of the needed funds to implement a 30mph speed limit in a village near Ilminster have been pledged.

CHARD woman Rachel Bates has been supported by Dulux to help her continue to develop her decorating company.

MOTHER and daughter duo Sharon and Livvi Grant started their business Daffodil PR & Communications in 2018, after working together for five years in previous roles.

CELEBRATING International Women's Day is Cllr Sue Lee, the Mayor of Taunton.

Some of the best fitness items to gift this Mother's Day.

LEGO has created a special tribute build to shine a light on the British conservationist, Dr Jane Goodall.

A CHARD man has been given a community order with 80 hours unpaid work for assault by beating.

TRACEY Turner has been promoted to the Board of Directors of Lentells from March 1.

POLICE will be operating mobile speed cameras at the following locations across Somerset this week.

Waterstones is helping us spoil our mums this Mother's Day with its latest book recommendations.

M&S has a variety of gifts for this Mother’s Day. Here's some gift inspiration.

BELOW are planning applications received by South Somerset District Council in the week of February 21, 2022.

Mother's Day is just around the corner and Pandora has released a range of beautiful and symbolic charms.

Take a day out and enjoy a luxury afternoon tea or experience all from the comfort of your own home.

COUNCILLOR Ray Buckler is now the South Somerset District councillor for the Neroche ward after winning the council by-election this week.

AN elegant four-bedroom detached property sits in the heart of a sought-after village.

HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured in the County Gazette, Bridgwater Mercury, Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News and Chard and Ilminster News newspapers this week.

Turning Red is heading to Disney+, shop the film's full collection now.

A YOUNG motorist from Somerset was clocked driving at twice the speed limit in a 30mph zone.

A SOMERSET detective with 25 years’ "exemplary" service has been sacked after sending obscene and abusive text messages to two sexual assault victims. 

Shop the GOSSYBOX Mother's Day limited edition box today.

This summer will see the festival return after a three year break.

Get tickets to the iconic festival and see Paul McCartney, Kendrick Lamar and more.

A MAN who recently lost his battle with illness is being remembered as a passionate footballer and a great friend.

A CHARITY set up following a teenager's sudden death is holding an online book auction.

TRAVELODGE has identified Minehead and Yeovil as target locations for new hotels as it looks for new “development opportunities” across the UK.

Waterstones has revealed the children's books you and your kids need to read to celebrate World Book Day this year.

Aldi's Hanging Egg Chair is back in stock today, but be quick as it is expected to sell out!

AN Ilminster mum living with a brain tumour is encouraging local people to take part in National Wear A Hat Day to raise money for Brain Tumour Research.

SOMERSET residents can treat their mums to a night of live music this Mother’s Day at a pub in the county.

COMMUNITY members in Chard are currently collecting much needed items to send to vulnerable people in Ukraine.

VISITORS enjoyed a monthly drumming workshop at Horton Village Hall near Ilminster on Saturday (February 26).

Tickets for Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium go on sale today.

POWER distribution company SEPD has been ordered to pay over £9,000 to comply with safety measures while carrying out street works in Stoke Trister.

THE number of Somerset 11-year-olds starting at the preferred secondary school in September has hit a record level.

A LEONARDO Helicopters trainee test flight engineer from Wells has completed the first phase of his training to qualify as a professional aircrew member in Yeovil.

YEOVIL MP Marcus Fysh has said he is "fully supportive" of tough sanctions against Russia following its "unacceptable" invasion of Ukraine.