POLICE officers came to the aid of a stranded bride and her father after their vehicle broke down on their way to her wedding in Somerset.

There's just over a month until Fathers Day, that means there's plenty of time to get prepared and start buying before everything sells out.

Cyclists travelling across Chard could soon enjoy a much safer ride under ambitious plans to complete a coast-to-coast cycle route through the West Country.

Somerset’s minor injuries units (MIUs) will not be replaced by the new GP community pharmacy service, health bosses have promised.

FOR the first time since the pandemic emerged, Leonardo apprentices from the aerospace engineering company’s sites across the UK recently had the chance to brief MPs face-to-face at the Houses of Parliament to share their experiences of their appre...

ENGLAND'S second ‘super’ National Nature Reserve (NNR) has been declared in Somerset by Natural England on the 70th anniversary of the creation of national nature reserves.

HOME birth services are now being offered again by hospitals in Somerset - after they were suspended due to staff shortages.

THE family of a woman who died last week in a fatal collision in Somerset say she “touched the hearts” of all who knew her.

YEAR 5 and 6 pupils from Chard School had a great week in Devon and enjoyed their residential trip.

WITH a sale total that more than doubled pre-sale expectations, there was much to delight buyers at Greenslade Taylor Hunt’s most recent auction of books and maps, writes Peter Rixon.

The new regal pack comes with 30 beautifully presented cards showing iconic moments from across Queen Elizabeth II's life and reign.

POLICE have issued fresh pictures of a 14-year-old boy who has been missing for 15 days.

TIMELAPSE video footage released by National Highways shows the moment a temporary bridge for construction vehicles was installed across the busy A303 at Steart Hill ahead of schedule.

MORE and more young people in Somerset are taking up the opportunity to pursue a Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award.

CRAIG Overton and Jack Leach have both retained their space in the England Men's test squad for the first upcoming match against New Zealand at Lord's.

The Met Office is predicting the “hottest summer”, with up to five heat waves to be expected.

AVON and Somerset Police are taking part in two national operations this month to help keep knives and firearms off the streets.

'Pandemonium' will be coming to a small Somerset village after plans for 130 new homes were approved.

South Somerset District Council has pledged to decarbonise its existing leisure centres.

AN Ilminster man is due in court this morning (Tuesday, May 17) after police charged him with 10 offences.

A MAN from Weymouth received a 21-day driving ban after he was caught speeding on the A303 Ilminster Bypass. 

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.

The Christmas Kevin will be replaced with Regal Kevin, as shoppers can pick up Jubuilee themed versions of the toy.

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.