A FORMER County Gazette journalist and local Samaritans’ listening volunteer is one of fewer than 500 people across the UK to be recognised with a special award to help mark the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations.

There have been lots of reports of a mini-heatwave arriving at the end of the week – here’s how hot it’s going to get in Somerset.

Southern areas of England are most at risk by the 2050s, a study has said

POLICE say they are "increasingly concerned" for a Somerset man who has been missing for almost a fortnight.

SOMERSET Waste Partnership (SWP) have confirmed that recycling and rubbish collections will start an hour earlier for the rest of this week in response to rising temperatures.

Red Letter Days has revealed ten theatre experiences worthy of the spotlight - How to book your seats.

AROUND 50 local carers attended a buffet lunch with live music to mark National Carers Week in Chard on Monday.

He also confessed to police that he had a “little weapon” in his vehicle and a search revealed a claw hammer.

The Strawberry Supermoon is the last supermoon of the year – here’s how to see it in Somerset.

Pharmacies in Chard could be instructed to open on Sundays in a bid to provide better access for patients.

CHARD Rugby Club has announced Trae Gosling as the new signing of a player coach.

TRADERS and shoppers came together at Chard's Guildhall on Saturday for the town's Makers Market.

For the very first time, all ten of The Redstart Learning Partnership's primary schools came together on the 8th of June to celebrate performing arts across the trust.

ROADWORKS are being carried out on Taunton's newest main road over 11 weeks.

Here are some options for Father’s Days gifts for gaming dads from Game, AO, Buyagift and more.

Celebrate Father's Day at one of the best steakhouses in Somerset, according to their Tripadvisor reviews.

THIS semi-detached property has been updated by the current owners an offers an entrance porch with tiled floor and coat cupboard, opening up into the living room.

AVON and Somerset Police and Somerset's High Sheriff have team up to improve road safety near schools in the county.

BELOW are planning applications received by South Somerset District Council in the week of May 30, 2022.

Do you like to add a little luxury to your camping?

THERE are reports of slow traffic in Chard following an accident on the A30 East Street near the Texaco petrol station.

HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured this week across Somerset.

THIS is a beautiful period cottage in one of the area's most sought-after villages and it has been much improved by the current owners.

TWO classic sports cars, a Volvo and a Triumph both from 1968, are set to go head to head against each other at the Charterhouse classic car auction on July 6 at Haynes.

Many of us are feeling the pressure from the cost of living crisis, but this useful app might help out

Whether you’re looking to refresh your wardrobe or you’re simply in the mood for shopping, you won’t need to look much further.

Show your Dad how much you care with a unique and unforgettable gift for Father's Day.

AN unsuspecting member of the public was conned into buying a second hand Mercedes that had been stolen.

Both carriageways of the A303 are now clear following an earlier accident at Howell Hill (Canegore Corner).

TWO volunteer police officers have been barred from ever policing with any force or law enforcement agency for gross misconduct.

The latest attempt to provide additional car parking in Crewkerne town centre has been delayed by planning concerns.

ONE lane is closed on the A303 eastbound with heavy traffic between the Southfields Roundabout (Ilminster) to the Hayes End roundabout due to a broken down vehicle.

A CHARD paramedic has this week been presented with a top award at Buckingham Palace.

Shoppers can get more than half price off watches, rings and necklaces.

EMERGENCY services were called to Chard town centre this afternoon (Thursday, June 9) after reports of a faulty air conditioning unit.

The beginning of June saw the scaffolding finally removed, after months of work carried out by specialist contractors.

With only few weeks left until the UK's biggest festival returns, find out when it starts.

THE heartbroken loved ones of a well-known Chard businessman are struggling to come to terms with his sudden death.

TWO former Avon and Somerset Police special constables exchanged "inappropriate, derogatory and discriminatory" WhatsApp messages, it is alleged.

Pandora has launched its summer sale with up to 50% off popular jewellery items.

DEVON and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has sent out a warning after sunlight caused a property fire at the weekend.

PROTECTING South West farmers from death or serious injury, particularly among the older generation, is the focus of a unique new health and safety event in Somerset which has been planned amid a rise in farm fatalities in the region.

A WOMAN from Ilminster is celebrating 15 years of running drumming workshops by converting an American school bus imported from New York into a mobile venue.

THE Queen’s Platinum Jubilee was celebrated in style by two Chard schools affiliated with The Redstart Learning Partnership.

Update your wardrobe with Mr Porter's huge sale across Men's wear.

POLICE have issued fresh images of a man who has been missing from Somerset for almost a week.

PoundToy has released a summer toy bundle that comes with an exclusive free gift.

Residents of Ilminster joined the rest of the country in celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on Sunday.

CHARD rounded off its celebrations of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee on Sunday with live music and an indoor picnic at the leisure centre.

All over the country, people have been celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, and Greenfylde First School’s pupils are no exception.