Potter House care home in Yeovil, part of the Crystal Care Collection, marks its first anniversary with Knight Frank Top 100 status and strong community ties.

South Somerset's Parish Stitchers join TWiG for Great Big Green Week, creating textile art to highlight low tree cover, climate change and local tree trails.

New research shows muscle loss in ageing is down to inactivity, not age. Strength training and staying active can prevent weakness and support healthy ageing.

Somerset Council hosts a drop-in event on June 1 in Charlton Adam to discuss major traffic signal upgrades at key South Somerset junctions.

Ilminster filmmaker Louis Skupien films rare behind-the-scenes AH-64 Apache documentary with US Army National Guard, set for UK release in Full Throttle series.

A care home in a Somerset town has received a new Care Quality Commission rating of 'requires improvement' amid the team being served a warning notice.

Bridges to Wellbeing launches in south Somerset, backed by National Lottery, to boost mental health, reduce isolation and tackle poverty in Chard and Crewkerne.

Young writers celebrated as Ilminster Literary Festival announces 2026 Children's Writing Competition winners and runners-up across four age groups.

Somerset Council ramps up pothole repairs after record wet winter, fixing over 15,700 defects in 2026. Surface dressing and road resurfacing ongoing.

Three West Coker cub scouts launch an anti-dog fouling campaign at Ham Hill Country Park, Somerset, urging dog walkers to clean up after their pets.

Dementia UK and Nationwide offer free dementia clinics in South West towns this June, providing admiral nurse support, advice, and care for families affected.

A South Somerset MP has challenged the government over long delays in replies from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Work could soon begin to build 95 homes in a small village near the Somerset-Devon border - all of which will be offered below the market rate

Red Arrows will fly near Nunney and Frome in Somerset today, Friday May 29, 2026.

Somerset’s new 'park and bus' scheme between Wellington and Taunton struggles amid unreliable bus services, funding cuts and lack of dedicated park and ride.

King Street in Yeovil will be closed for resurfacing from 4–12 June 2026. Somerset Highways to carry out works; alternative routes available.

The West of England announces a £5m Nature Fund to support biodiversity, habitat restoration, and community engagement, boosting Local Nature Recovery Strategy.

The new PNP consultation function enables members of the public to have their say by providing feedback on individual public notices.

Yeovil Junction railway station to benefit from Network Rail’s Accessibility for All scheme, with new lifts and a footbridge planned to improve disabled access.

Grade II-listed five-bedroom house for sale on Water Street, Martock. Period Hamstone property with gardens, garage, and original features. £675,000.

Met Office Chard weather forecast: Hot and sunny midweek with highs up to 30°C, turning cooler and cloudier by the weekend. High UV and pollen levels.

Four-bedroom detached house for sale in Chard Junction, Somerset/Dorset border. £495,000. Set on 0.3 acres. Listed by Greenslade Taylor Hunt.

Four-bedroom 1930s family home for sale in Swallowcliffe Gardens, Yeovil. Updated interiors, wrap-around garden, £350,000 via Orchards Estates.

Three-bedroom detached house for sale in Swallowcliffe Gardens, Yeovil. Immaculate, no chain, £425,000. Martin and Co. Near town centre, garage, garden.

Somerset faces a new yellow weather warning despite waves of heat, the Met Office has confirmed.

Discover South Somerset events this week: Miss Tina Sparkle in Chard, Kilima Quartet in Crewkerne, Cara Dillon in South Petherton, and Annie in Yeovil.

Mr Justice Kimblin has ruled the Up Mudford development on Yeovil's north-eastern edge can go ahead following a hearing in Bristol on April 28

Commuters in Somerset faced widespread delays and disruption today after multiple signalling issues hit the rail network.

Clive Heaphy will remain in his post until a permanent replacement can be found, earning £291,000 a year while working four days a week

Councillor Mark Healey has claimed Somerset Council is characterised by "a total lack of response and urgency", especially when it comes to new housing

A debate at full council on the government's tentative proposals for "visitor levies on overnight stays" in certain parts of the UK spiralled out of control

An amber Heat-Health Alert has been issued across Somerset by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) as temperatures continue to rise.

Residents are being asked for their views on proposals for an air ambulance base in Yeovil, which would provide modern facilities for their life-saving work.

Gallery of pictures taken by members of Somerset Camera Club

A new shop has opened its doors in Chard town centre, seeking to become a new hub for the community, spirituality, and wellness where people can connect.

A Somerset headteacher is stepping down after nine years to take on a new regional leadership role.

A Chard woman was invited to attend a garden party at Buckingham Palace this month after running Chard Carers Support Group for the last 20 years.

Tributes have been paid to a Somerset and Bristol BBC presenter, described as ‘an inspiration’ and ‘the best of local radio’.

Doner and Gyros Yeovil applies to Somerset Council to serve hot food past 11pm daily. View application details and submit objections by 4 June 2026.

A Chard man who shouted abuse at his neighbour when he caught her taking photographs on his driveway has been fined £200.

Members of Somerset Camera Club have been busy snapping pictures of springtime wildlife

South Petherton Scouts win Fox Trophy Novice Award after 17-mile expedition. South Somerset group calls for more adult volunteers to support Scouting.

Enjoy family-friendly half term activities in Somerset with the National Trust, including wildlife days, falconry, medieval combat, music, crafts, and more.

The Cave of Brama in Chard has applied to Somerset Council for a premises licence to sell alcohol, host music events, and offer late-night refreshments.

Urgent work will be carried out next week to repair storm damage.

Conservatives & Liberal Democrats have come together to act on delayed assessments for children with special educational needs and disabilities

Somerset has been placed under a heat health warning ahead of a projected heatwave across the country.

Monster Truck Motorfest heads to Somerset this weekend with 25 per cent off tickets, live stunt action and family fun

Bins will be emptied earlier than usual as hot weather sets in across the county.

Somerset Magistrates' Court was told that a supermarket manager could be set to lose his job after being caught drug driving by police.