AllTrails has highlighted five of Somerset's best autumn walks in places like Greyfield Wood, Horner Wood and Dunster

Somerset Community Foundation launches its Surviving Winter appeal to help older people struggling with rising energy costs.

A four-bedroom detached house in East Coker near Yeovil is on the market for the first time since 1970 for £425,000

Does exercise help you live longer? Pete Richards looks at the evidence and explains why even a 10-minute walk can benefit your health.

Several Somerset food and drink venues have been recognised as “local gems” by The Good Food Guide

A review into the death of a 21-year-old woman with links to Somerset found she suffered domestic abuse and exposed failings by agencies.

Making Tax Digital's next quarterly deadline is November 7, but half of UK adults do not know what the new HMRC tax rules involve.

A guide to heating, ventilation and other steps that can help reduce condensation and mould in homes across the UK.

A vehicle was seen 'straddling a wall', leading to a response from emergency services

A man with links to Yeovil will spend Christmas in jail after engagig in a police chase and repeatedly ramming his vehicle into a police car before his arrest.

Comedy star Romesh Ranganathan is set to perform in Somerset later this month as part of his latest nationwide tour

Ilminster town centre is set to be fully closed to traffic for an afternoon of festive fun as the annual switch-on event returns bigger and better than ever

Police say the controversial technology could help officers find wanted people and safeguard the public as a Somerset roll-out begins

People looking to own a property in Somerset have been given a huge boost with the announcement of a new government scheme.

They were known as the ‘Ghost Patrol’ by opposing Italian forces because the unit often appeared suddenly out of nowhere in the deep desert

Take Me Out is reportedly set to return to screens nearly seven years after it was axed from ITV

The Cadbury Twirl Crispy Wafer, a bar originally from Australia, has been spotted in B&M stores.

Drivers are urged to check supermarket parking signs after a warning that some car parks charge for parking outside opening hours.

Clinton Rogers reflects on going bald, as new figures suggest Somerset men are among the least worried in the UK about hair loss.

Yeovil MP Adam Dance says the Budget fails rural South Somerset households facing rising energy bills and heating oil costs.

St Margaret’s Hospice Care launches its Thrifty Christmas campaign, encouraging people across Somerset to shop second-hand.

Westlands in Yeovil releases 1,000 £3 tickets for Aladdin to help low-income families enjoy pantomime this Christmas.

Somerset Council is celebrating care leavers’ achievements during November, including a young person who bought their first home at 20.

Graham Janes killed Colin Lawson after he took him into his home in South Petherton last year

The UK's top 100 best pubs have been revealed, with three Somerset entries making the list

A Somerset town has confirmed the full details ahead of its annual Christmas lights switch-on for 2026

More than 112,000 people have backed a petition to cut the state pension age to 65, arguing it could free up jobs for younger workers.

Married couples and civil partners could claim up to £1,260 through Marriage Allowance. Find out who qualifies and the April 2027 deadline

Met Office forecasts a cloudy and cooler week for Chard, with temperatures reaching 10°C and wind gusts of up to 27mph.

Yeovil MP Adam Dance welcomes the return of the £2 bus fare cap but calls for better public transport in rural Somerset.

Martock dancer Lena Ochalik, 14, will perform in English Youth Ballet’s Nutcracker at Lighthouse Poole on November 13 and 14.

A new discount retailer has opened its doors in a Somerset town, promising deals

Avon and Somerset Police said there is “no place in policing” for anyone who displays discriminatory behaviour.

South Western Railway has been criticised for the numerous issues plaguing the West of England mainline, which serves several Somerset stations

Police are urging victims of domestic abuse to come forward and seek support, reminding the public that help is available and that they will be believed

The cast of ITV comedy Benidorm will reunite for a 20th anniversary tour, including a Somerset show at Bath Forum in March 2027

Find out how headlamp aim and approved LED replacement bulbs are checked at MOT, and how drivers can reduce glare.

Thousands of young disabled people could find it easier to access their Child Trust Funds under Government plans to simplify the process for parents and carers.

Chard town centre came alive for Halloween as families enjoyed trick-or-treating, games, music and activities organised by the Town Team.

A variety of events are taking place in South Somerset over the next week.

Crewkerne railway station has been decorated with hundreds of handmade poppies in a community Remembrance display.

Chard Folk Dance welcomed dancers for a lively evening of music and dancing, with the next event set for November 12 at 7.30pm.

Somerset Council has been awarded funding from central government to explore whether shifting to a franchised system would work in Somerset

Housing provider has revealed new plans to build 80 homes on land on the outskirts of a Somerset village near a major A-road

Vacant Yeovil building is being transformed into a new community hub as a homegrown dance organisation enters an ambitious new chapter

Chard Health & Remedy has been crowned high street shop of the year in a national awards scheme.

Martock has seen significant housing growth over the last decade - and now a further 86 homes could be delivered

The rumoured line-up is said to include Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page, Keith Lemon actor Leigh Francis, footballer Wayne Rooney, and more.

Households could receive extra financial help this winter as the DWP prepares to make Cold Weather Payments worth £25 during periods of freezing temperatures.

Christmas shoppers are being warned to watch out for hidden delivery charges as the competition watchdog steps up pressure on online retailers