A PREVIOUSLY annual Mayday fair has returned to Kingstone after a two-year hiatus due to Covid restrictions.

THE new three-day ‘Culturally Chard’ festival was a success among residents.

STUDENTS from South Somerset won awards and celebrated their outstanding achievements at Strode College.

IF you're planning on taking the family out in the car for some bank holiday fun or driving to work from tomorrow (Tuesday, May 3), make sure you don't fall foul of the speed limit.

If you are heading out on this May Day Bank Holiday Monday, here’s what you can expect from the weather in Somerset.

AVON and Somerset Police's Rural Affairs Unit is reminding rural residents of the importance of marking agricultural vehicles and equipment to make them less attractive to thieves.

A NEW play set to be staged this month aims to help audiences gain a greater understanding about the effects of dementia.

IN preparation for observing the wonders of spring, staff at Shepton Beauchamp Church School installed a bird box nest equipped with an internal camera with the hope that birds may choose to nest at the school site and provide inspirational learning ...

A BRAIN tumour patient from Ilminster has visited a research centre where scientists are trying to find a cure for the disease she is living with.

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THE MP reported for watching pornography on his phone in the House of Commons was born and grew up in Bridgwater, it has emerged today (Friday, April 29).

THE Church of England's new top man in Somerset was well-placed to help take on the Covid pandemic when it emerged.

A WOMAN is raising funds for a hospice in memory of her brother-in-law with a charity raffle.

POLICE in Somerset became suspicious when they noticed this car's number plates spattered with mud.

YOU have to admire the optimism of dogs.

See the best deals on toys and games available in PoundToy's Spring Clearance sale.

A TOTAL of 287 MPs – including six from Somerset – have been banned from entering Russia after they were accused of ‘whipping up Russophobic hysteria’.

A POLICE officer with more than a quarter of a century's experience has been confirmed in the role of Assistant Chief Constable.

SOMERSET Wildlife Trust has set its own nature recovery targets for 2030; to work with communities, partners, land owners, local authorities and businesses to get 1 in 4 people taking action for nature in Somerset, and to achieve at least 30% of land...

GUIDE Dogs volunteer fundraising group is hosting a murder mystery gala dinner to raise funds for the sight loss charity.

A LOCAL pre-school visited Crewkerne & District Museum on Tuesday to learn more about how people used to carry out cleaning activities without technology.

Like all Specialbuys, once they're gone they're gone so you'll have to be quick!

POLICE are investigating a spate of drain gully thefts across Avon and Somerset.

In less than two weeks, Somerset residents will go to the polls to vote in their new unitary councillors, who will represent them for the next five years.

A MUSIC teacher from Stocklinch, near Ilminster, who has made arrangements to host an talented young Ukrainian musician said she is "embarrassed" after being told she is ineligible for the Homes for Ukraine scheme.

A MAN from Chard will raise funds for Mind with a sponsored hair, beard, and body wax.

A HISTORIC haunted pub in the centre of Chard is set to undergo a massive refurbishment.

MARTOCK-Ash Academy, planning to open in 2023, is currently seeking consult from the public to support the opening of the school.

YANDLES Art and Crafts held its Spring Handmade Market on Saturday, April 23, providing a free family day out for creative people living in South Somerset.

LIDL has revealed the locations it is targeting for new supermarkets including Taunton and Bridgwater – as part of its plans to expand to 1,100 stores by 2025.

ON Saturday, there was a VW festival held at Haselbury Mill in Crewkerne.

Disney fans hold on to your hats because from today you can now buy Disney inspired homeware.

A TEMPORARY bridge is being installed over a Somerset road to reduce impact during an upgrade scheme.

A LIFE coach is promoting a monthly workshop to tackle the impact of isolation and improve mental wellbeing.

TWO childhood friends are joining a rally to raise funds for a charity that provides Lego sets to children in hospitals and hospices.

AVON and Somerset Police have revealed where they are siting mobile speed cameras at various times this week.

THERE are 14 major roadworks schemes and seven other projects starting across Somerset this week.

Revolution Beauty is selling a dupe of a NARS foundation, saving makeup fans more than £27.

Celebrate World Penguin Day at SEA LIFE.

If water levels continue to rise at their current rate, these are the areas of Somerset which could be underwater by 2030.

PEOPLE across Somerset are being urged to support an appeal to help ensure every host and Ukranian family arriving in the county receive a Pantry Packer and Welcome Pack.

WE are barely two weeks away from the local elections in Somerset, with hundreds of candidates battling for the privilege of running the county for the next five years, writes Daniel Mumby, Local Democracy Reporter.

I Saw It First has a collection of festival looks to inspire your outfits this year. You can even recreate Coachella outfits with the clothing.

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THIS Spring, community campaign Litter Free Coast & Sea Somerset (LFCSS) shares five ways you can help protect your local coastlines from litter and pollution.

A GORGEOUS three-bedroom property is on the market after nearly 20 years.

THE Chard Guildhall will host a comedy night next weekend, featuring comedians Tom Glover, Fiona Allen, Ricky Balshaw, and James Dowdeswell.

SOMERSET residents are days away from finding out who will be governing them and providing their local services for the next five years, writes Daniel Mumby, Local Democracy Reporter.

Aldi releases their new collection of woman's perfumes.

AN elderly woman needed surgery after she was struck by a car in a garden centre car park earlier this week.