HUNDREDS of children were being looked after by foster families in Somerset last year, figures show, as an annual campaign to raise awareness of the value of fostering begins.

A NEW study reveals Somerset as the fourth capital for five-star antique shopping experiences in the UK.

A GROUP of workers improving the pavements of Fore Street in Chard have been praised for their thoughtfulness and acts of kindness by members of the public.

If you like a bit of history to your retail experiences, you’re in the right place as Somerset is named among the best places for antique shopping in the UK.

A man in his 30s was assaulted by a group of offenders who also robbed him, police say.

VOICES echoed around sunny Ilminster on Saturday (May 14) as the town crier competition boomed into town.

A CHARD resident recorded an incredible video of last night's thunderstorms, which received a yellow weather warning from the Met Office. 

ILMINSTER'S three-day summer festival, the Midsummer Experience, returns once again this year and will run from Friday 10th to Sunday 12th of June.

AN Ilminster day spa and its director have been named on the shortlist for the Professional Beauty Awards 2022, which will be held in London in July. 

LAST week Chard Tennis Club invited residents to come along and play tennis for free at an Open Day on Saturday, May 14, as part of the LTA Big Tennis Weekend.

THIS year’ Combe St Nicholas PFA Races were held on Sunday, May 15.

MOTORISTS are being warned of a major roadworks scheme starting in Somerset today (Monday, May 16) that will last more than three months.

POLICE have released an e-fit of a man officers want the public’s help to identify following a serious sexual assault.

M&S is selling colour-changing pink peonies and customers are raving about them.

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THE Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for the South West.

SOMERSET Wildlife Trust has announced the launch of the Big Count 2022, a countywide citizen science venture to help monitor changes in local wildlife populations.

"All in all, a pleasant combination: nice atmosphere, good menu and some fine food."

Some amazing stuff has happened in our wonderful county.

BELOW are planning applications received by South Somerset District Council in the week of May 2, 2022.

A total lunar eclipse will see the moon turn red this week - find out when the blood moon is happening and how to watch it in Somerset.

There’s not much to expect when you go to a Wetherspoons, just cheap and cheerful drinks and laughs with friends

A WATER utility company has been handed a total of £17,000 of fines after being found guilty of seven offences relating to work carried on a road last year.

A CHARMING four-bedroom period home is on the market.

POLICE in Somerset have taken over the investigation into a 14-year-old boy who has been missing for almost a fortnight.

DOG walkers will remain banned from part of a Somerset green space for at least two more years following a decision by district councillors.

AN artist is bringing his latest exhibition inspired by his experiences in Kenya to the Malthouse Gallery at East Lambrook Manor Gardens.

THE 15th Pride of Somerset Youth Awards highlighted the remarkable achievements of young people across the county.

A PROPERTY management company has been hit with a £50,000 court bill following a gas explosion at a home in Chard.

Try these three delicious cocktail recipes from The Bottle Club to celebrate the right way!

Major supermarkets and retailers across the UK have issued an urgent "DO NOT EAT" warning amid food poisoning fears linked to salmonella.

IS your local GP’s website difficult to use? writes Daniel Mumby.

THE next stage of the Ilminster Neighbourhood Plan (INP) is scheduled to start later this month, which will see the plan proposal and other details shared for consultation.

PEOPLE can have their say on design changes to the A358 upgrade between the M5 at Taunton and Southfields roundabout at Ilminster.

PEOPLE in Somerset are being urged to hand in any unwanted guns during a firearms and ammunition surrender starting today (Thursday, May 12).

MORE than £7m will be spent on making urgent repairs to Somerset’s schools over the next 12 months.

A DEVELOPMENT of nearly 100 homes will still be delivered in Chard despite the ongoing phosphates crisis, the developer has promised.

THE dust has now settled following the astonishing turn of events which transpired in Somerset on Friday (May 6) following the local elections.

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A TEMPORARY bridge is being installed from tomorrow (Friday, May 13) over a Somerset road to reduce impact during an upgrade scheme.

With festivals going ahead this year, the excitement for summer music events is bound to be increasing if you’re lucky enough to have tickets.

THE Liberal Democrats kept their hold of Chard Town Council and Crewkerne Town Council in last week’s local elections.

A GERMAN teacher who championed the twinning links between his own town and Chard has died.

POLICE are warning motorists in Crewkerne they could be fined or receive points on their licence if they continue to breach the Highway Code.

POLICE are appealing for people in the Avon and Somerset Police area to get in touch if they spot a missing 14-year-old boy.

AN annual war chest of £36million will help cut the amount of foul sewage discharged into Somerset's rivers during storms.

A PUB in South Somerset has been shortlisted as a finalist for the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2022.

STUDENTS met on Monday (May 9) to support the Lord Lieutenant on the latest leg of her Jubilee Jaunt.

Plan the ultimate Eurovision party to cheer on UK entry Sam Ryder.

A woman has died after a crash between a car and a lorry on the A358