Discover top events in South Somerset, including Yeovil concerts, a Christmas fayre in Chard, Yeovil Town v Boston United, and festive family activities.

A rural South Somerset site, which has been granted planning permission to build five open market homes, is up for sale at the guide price of £425,000.

A dad and soldier from Chard is keeping the Army’s helicopters repaired and in the fight for a major multinational training exercise.

A Charity sent more than 7000 boxes filled with gifts to the frontlines in Ukraine from South Chard.

A bodybuilding Gold Medallist and three-time UK Para Bodybuilding Champion has released his bestselling biography, written by a Chard-based photographer.

A person has died after a collision on the A303 in Somerset, police have confirmed.

There's good news for commuters as rail fares are to be frozen for the first time in 30 years.

There are calls to tackle a growing litter problem in the UK as the problem gets worse, a new survey has suggested.

Over a third of households in the UK now own an air fryer and they were the most popular kitchen gadget for Brits last year.

The daughter of Major Harry Staunton, who died in the liberator plane crash, campaigned for a plaque to be put up in Buckland St Mary Church.

When it comes to keeping costs down at Christmas, should you head to Aldi, Lidl, ASDA, Morrisons, Tesco, Iceland, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose or M&S?

Plenty of households use white vinegar as a tool to get rid of limescale, but experts have suggested another natural alternative

Think you're good at general knowledge or clued up on pop culture? Take this week's pub quiz to see how you score.

Join Ferne Animal Sanctuary’s Christmas festival near Chard on 30 November for family activities, festive crafts, and an animal blessing.

NHS clinical leaders across South West urge people to keep well this winter. Advice on preventing cold-related illnesses, local warm hubs, and staying active.

TODAY marks 80 years since a plane crash that took the lives of 27 people on the Blackdown Hills in Somerset.

Thousands filled Ilminster town centre for this year's spectacular Christmas switch-on festival, which was "bigger and brighter" than last year's.

In a bid to protect retail spaces in Somerset, eighteen people have been arrested by police after a retail crime operation.

Gallery of photographs from Somerset Camera Club with the theme reflections

TODAY marks 80 years since the liberator plane crash, which took the lives of 27 people on the Blackdown Hills in Somerset.

A road safety expert warned shoppers at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons and other supermarkets across the UK that they are parking "all wrong”

Comedian and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! contestant Ruby Wax has slammed two contestants.

Blackdown Acapella from Chard shines at the LABBS Convention in Harrogate, placing top 20 UK chorus and launching a 'Find Your Voice' course in 2026.

Voting is open for the Somerset Youth Parliament elections 2025. Young people can elect representatives to campaign on key issues. Vote by 15 December.

Yeovil’s Techosaurus wins Best EdTech Provider and Somerset Cluster Award at 2025 South West Tech Awards for community-based work alongside Digital Hub Yeovil.

Two army veterans from Bridgwater have handed an open letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the budget later this month, calling for a change to VAT rules.

Somerset Council could implement Sunday car parking charges across the county in 2026 - and here's how much it could cost you

Somerset Council could implement Sunday car parking charges across the county - despite the vast majority of residents being against the plans

Ex-BBC journalist Clinton Rogers defends the BBC’s impartiality amid mistakes, highlighting trust, bias accusations, and the Director General’s resignation.

Lumina Tutoring seeks qualified volunteer teachers in the South West to support children in care with GCSE tutoring and mentorship.

Police are urgently looking for a man with links to Somerset in connection with a serious assault on a woman in Devon.

The Somerset County Gazette and other titles are support St Margaret's Hospice with their Light Up A Life campaign this year.

Spacious four-bedroom detached house for sale in South Chard, with double garage, south-facing garden, and guide price of £475,000. Freehold.

Four-bedroom detached house for sale in Ilminster. Modern kitchen, en-suite, garage, gardens. Guide price £375,000, listed by Tarr Residential.

Tesco Somerset stores invite customers to donate new toys for local children in need. Runs until 15 December.

Ashill Scottish Country Dancers from South Somerset win People’s Choice at RSCDS Virtual Festival for their colourful ‘Dance a Rainbow’ performance.

Chard weather forecast: Sunny spells and light showers expected this week, with temperatures ranging from -1°C to 10°C. Rain likely on Saturday.

Adam Dance MP backs Compassion in World Farming’s End the Cage Age campaign, urging government to legislate against caged animal farming for higher welfare.

Fire crews from across Somerset were called to a blaze at the Tesco superstore in Ilminster on Wednesday morning (November 19).

A 64-acre solar farm could be built in a small village between Chard and Crewkerne - with a public inquiry taking place in February 2026

Data released by the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) has revealed a severe uplift in flu infections

To help households save money on their energy bills, a number of experts have advised avoiding using major appliances during a two-hour slot in the day

Here is the one thing drivers need to address now or face a hefty £5000 repair bill this winter.

Antibiotic-resistant infections in the South West rose nine per cent in 2024, UKHSA reports, but remain the lowest in England.

Discover top events in South Somerset, including Chard antiques fair, Doctor Who stars in Yeovil, Bat Out of Hell musical, and Christmas lights switch-on.

Neroche Primary School and Broadway community near Ilminster raise nearly £2,000 for BBC Children in Need.

The Department for Education has provided crucial funding to allow more vulnerable Somerset children to receive care closer to their families

The countdown to Christmas in Chard is well and truly underway - with the town set to be illuminated very soon.

Have you ever seen people going into the sea over winter and wondered why on earth anyone would voluntarily do that?

A "wild and feral" gang of burglars who broke into stores in Somerset and other areas of the country have been jailed, writes Phil Hill.