Somerset Council’s Imagine the Possibilities SEND employment programme wins silver at the 2026 LGC Awards, recognising inclusive support for young people.

Somerset Council launches a children's story competition on food recycling with Biffa and SUEZ. Open to ages 4–11. Prizes include book vouchers for winners.

An animal lover's campervan has been put up for auction by an animal sanctuary in Somerset

Somerset Conservatives have criticised the Liberal Democrat leadership after Ofsted warned of children in "unlawful, unregistered children’s homes”

The opening date for a new music shop, live venue, and instrument learning space in Ilminster town centre has been revealed

A woman jumped into a crocodile enclosure in a desperate attempt to save a child from serious harm

A man has been jailed for more than three years for selling illegal IPTV subscriptions and pre-loaded Firesticks to almost 2,000 customers

Hundreds of thousands of pensioners are still failing to claim a benefit worth thousands of pounds a year, despite repeated warnings from ministers and campaigners

Grade II-listed five-bedroom period house for sale in Montacute, near Yeovil, £675,000

Government funding secured to boost Somerset flood resilience after Storm Chandra. Investment aims to protect communities and improve infrastructure.

Eight-bedroom period home for sale in Yeovil on Ilchester Road. Pickett Witch House, £600,000 via Greenslade Taylor Hunt. Spacious, versatile, freehold.

Work begins on Goldwell Farm, Crewkerne, delivering 67 affordable homes with Abri and Allison Homes South West

Ferne Animal Sanctuary in Chard unveils four new murals created with Yeovil College students, celebrating rescued animals and nearly 85 years of care

Yeovil aviation legend Lance Brice, former Leonardo employee and Spitfire craftsman, celebrates 100th birthday, honoured for shaping UK aircraft history.

Amber heat health alert has been issued for Somerset by the Met Office

Somerset Council will set its last budget before the local elections in early-2027 - and your views are needed to decide how council tax should be spent

Driver punched another man's window on Lysander Road in Yeovil, leaving the victim with injuries needing hospital treatment

Bristol Airport adds two new easyJet routes this week to Spain and Greece summer destinations

Thousands of Somerset motorists have been caught speeding in recent years, with one recorded travelling near 100mph in a 30mph zone

We should have a choice with our aids, they are our personality, they help us stand up in the world, and they should reflect our character

A teenager who is on trial for the death of Aria Thorpe said he was ‘upset’ about ‘the fact [he had] taken her life’ in a police interview, a court heard.

UK drivers are being warned that forgetting vehicle paperwork could see them facing fines

Michael O'Leary called changes to air passenger rights "gobbledygook" and "bureaucratic bunkum" in a statement

The UK Health Security Agency has issued yellow heat health alerts for several parts of the UK

Detective Inspector Andrew Greaves was cleared of misconduct and unwanted sexual behaviour towards a junior colleague

Yeovil and South Somerset pharmacies face rising demand and costs, warns Adam Dance MP. Calls for increased NHS funding to protect rural healthcare access.

Union Street and Middle Street in Yeovil will close on June 24 for Openreach cabling works, Somerset Council confirms

Met Office Chard weather forecast: 17–21 June brings overcast skies, sunny intervals, highs of 20–25°C, gusty winds, and high UV and pollen levels.

Reservoir Road, Chard, will close on 24 June for Openreach pole replacement works by Barr Engineering. Somerset Council advises a 10-hour diversion.

A Yeovil Without footpath between Lyde Road and Fairmead Road will close for Openreach works on 24 June, 9.30am–3.30pm, Somerset Council confirms.

Four-bedroom detached house for sale on Bay Hill, Ilminster for £825,000. Chain-free, natural stone build, double garage, gardens, and countryside views.

Five-bedroom detached house for sale on Forton Road, Chard, £675,000. Features large garden, double garage, spacious kitchen, EPC C. Tarr Residential

Spanish guitarist Iago Banet brings his acclaimed fingerstyle guitar mastery to The David Hall, South Petherton, on 25 July as part of his UK tour.

The mother of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe has described the final hours with her daughter before her death.

Somerset Council’s children’s services have been downgraded in a new report, which warned children are living in "unlawful, unregistered children’s homes"

VIP ticketholders at Weston-super-Mare’s Summer Fest at the Beach have been refused refunds after parts of the VIP area closed during bad weather

Ryan Lampert has been charged in connection with a collision which seriously injured two people in Martock

A teenager on trial for causing the death of Aria Thorpe was ‘shaking’ and told young people he was a ‘murderer’, the court heard.

Former Top Gear and Grand Tour host Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of cancer

The 2026 Pride of Somerset Youth Awards at McMillan Theatre honoured young achievers for courage, kindness, and community impact across Somerset.

London Camera Exchange Photo Show 2026 comes to Haynes Motor Museum on 12 Sept, featuring top camera brands, workshops, seminars, and exclusive deals.

Discover South Somerset events this week, including live music, jazz, charity concerts, and family shows in Yeovil, Chard, Crewkerne, Ilminster, and more.

A Chard man has been jailed for committing multiple burglaries in South Somerset.

Mother wept in court as she described coming downstairs to find four-week-old Atticus Bartlett 'floppy and grey in colour'.

Rural flooding action group has welcomed a £50m government as a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" to protect Somerset communities

A family friend who found nine-year-old Aria Thorpe just after she was killed said the house was ‘eerie’, ‘cold’ and ‘everything was silent’ when he arrived.

Police and councils across Somerset unite to tackle domestic abuse during the FIFA World Cup

Visitors and stallholders alike praised the atmosphere, with around 300 classic cars on show at the event at the Recreation Ground on Canal Way, held from Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14.

Tilia Homes is "anxious" to begin work at the Maple Grove site in Crewkerne - and is seeking to alter the legal agreements regarding a nearby footpath

Energy bills are forecast to rise by 13% from July, but experts say three simple changes could save households up to £433 a year