Young people with special needs living near the Mendip Hills will soon be able to be cared for locally after plans were approved by the district council.

A COURSE that will target unemployed or economically inactive people who need specialist, personalised support to get back into work has reached Bridgwater.

AN impasse over pollution fears that has seen planning applications for thousands of homes across Somerset put on hold is closer to being unlocked.

TikTok has been obsessing over Zara's pink satin dress after it showed up on the app.

Travelodge has made it easier to plan your ultimate Easter staycation without blowing the budget. How to book yours.

HIGHBRIDGE was 'filled with music and fun' on Sunday as performers took to the streets for the town's buskathon. 

CHILDREN, parents, and staff of Octopus Children’s Daycare have shown their support towards the current conflict in Ukraine by collecting and sending supplies.

PEOPLE are being invited to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee by SAFELY throwing themselves off the top of Wells Cathedral.

LANGPORT has been voted the best place to live in Somerset in a recent survey.

THE winners of the Somerset Business Awards 2022 have been announced at a glittering event at the Winter Gardens Pavilion, in Weston-super-Mare.

A CALL has gone out to communities across Somerset to help protect their local heritage.

If you need a Mother's Day gift for someone who loves the great outdoors and walks in nature, there's lots of inspiration at GO Outdoors, Blacks, Craghoppers and Millets.

A TERRIFIED that was rescued after being found dumped beside a road in a cage has started to learn to trust thanks to the care and kindness of rescuers.

AVON and Somerset Police have publicised details of where they plan to site mobile speed cameras this week.

SIX roadwork schemes starting in Somerset today (Monday, March 14) will last between three weeks and over three months.

As the weather becomes brighter and Covid restrictions turn to guidance, Somerset County Council’s Public Health team are sharing some top tips for staying healthy this Spring:

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.

BURNHAM-on-Sea and Highbridge Town Council is once again backing Keep Britain Tidy, in their ‘One Bag, Big Difference’ campaign to clean up the country.

Here are some of the items in Aldi and Lidl middle aisles from Sunday, March 13.

SECRET World Wildlife Rescue is welcoming the first orphans of 2022.

A VACANT supported living home in Somerset has been sold to a charity.

THE Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for the whole of Somerset later today (Saturday, March 12).

THE winners of the Somerset Business Awards 2022 have been announced at a glittering event at the Winter Gardens Pavilion, in Weston-super-Mare.

As a self-confessed chocaholic, Aldi's new Easter egg range for 2022 had a lot to live up to.

As we plough through the last of the cold weather, we can only hope that warmer Spring days aren’t far away.

A DOCTORS' surgery may not be accepting new patients until next January as it struggles with staff shortages.

Apple revealed a new iPhone 13 and 13 Pro colour during its sneak peek event and we can't wait to pre-order it.

A PLAN for a £5.2million scheme to improve the busy Dunball Roundabout near Bridgwater is a step closer following the appointment of a contractor.

ST MARGARET’S Hospice Care is inviting people across Somerset to throw on their brightest outfits and join them for the most colourful fun run of the year.

AN "unimpressive" motorist proved that multi-tasking is NOT a good idea behind the wheel on the motorway.

A SPEEDING motorist avoided a ban as it would have meant hardship for his family in Thailand.

KURTIS Leigh Ram, 27, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty at Taunton Magistrates' Court to two charges of possession of cannabis in Highbridge.

SEDGEMOOR District Council is considering the disposal of the site of the two former tennis courts at Crosses Penn, Burnham-on-Sea.

THE chief executive of a Taunton-based homeless charity has stepped down after more than eight years at the helm.

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

H Samuel has announced its new collection, ‘Hot Diamonds’ by Jac Jossa. The range features beautiful gold jewellery pieces, and it’s already selling fast.

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

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.

AS it is International Women’s Day today we caught up with captain of the Bridgwater United Women’s Football team to speak about the women’s game in Somerset.

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).

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.

Dubbed the “greatest dog event in the world”, Crufts returns for 2022 – here’s how you an get hold of tickets.

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

THESE images show the changing skyline at Hinkley Point C as construction continues apace of the reactor building.

EARTHLIGHT, a community school and medicinal herb garden in Tarnock, Axbridge, has launched a crowdfunding appeal to create an outdoor education centre.

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

A NEW start-up business support service has launched in Sedgemoor to help residents get their business ideas off the ground.