Mr Dance expressed disappointment over the lack of support for children with special educational needs, family farming, and the NHS.

The show is a part of their 10-date tour across the UK this month, to celebrate their album Ten Steps.

The total cost for Somerset Council to hand back Dillington House to its owner is “not yet known”.

An 11-year-old girl, who lives in Ilchester, has launched a business while out of school.

Gallery of photographs from Somerset Camera Club as they spotlight the county's trees

A Somerset country house has been named in a list of historic UK homes where visitors can live like a king.

Two men have been handed life sentences for murdering a man they wrongly thought was a convicted paedophile.

Somerset Council has been urged to take immediate action to secure the future of a valuable social enterprise based in Ilminster town centre.

A Taunton School pupil is helping "keep Barnaby Webber's memory alive" by completing a 53-mile charity cycle ride to mark the second anniversary of his death.

A man in his nineties has died in hospital after being involved in a single-car collision near Yeovil on Wednesday.

A small, stubborn minority of dog owners seem to think the rules don’t apply to them, or to their pooches.

You only need to have a look at comments on social media to understand why Pride month is still needed.

I will continue to dedicate myself to ensuring Avon and Somerset is a place where people feel supported, protected, and heard.

Written by South Petherton-based consultant Claudia D Thompson, the book aims to address the lack of engagement in the workplace.

Louis Skupien was left "completely surprised" after a package arrived at his home following a podcast episode recording with Gen Thomas A Bussiere.

Last week I spoke about climbing Glastonbury Tor, writes Pete Richards.

Rafina O'Brien is using her platform to advocate for oral health, support charitable causes, and highlight the Somerset community.

A historic thatched roof pub is set to reopen this week after delays to the original re-opening date.

One person has been arrested and another taken to hospital following a a two-vehicle collision on the A358 Axminster Road near Chard today (June 12). 

Both Somerset and Devon have been issued a new 24-hour weather warning by the Met Office today (Thursday, June 12).

Channel 4 is teaming up with the South Western Ambulance Service to film an upcoming series.

Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for the public's help after a serious crash involving two cars near Chard left one person with life-threatening injuries.

Gideon Amos MP has expressed his “absolute delight” that the Wellington and Cullompton Station projects have been given the go-ahead.

A bar and grill in Yeovil will be closed for the foreseeable after having a “devastating fire” which resulted in damage to the kitchen and upstairs seating area.

Emery Newsagent, at 6 Holyrood Street, Chard, has changed hands after the previous owners ran it for over 40 years.

He said farmers are already under pressure from the cost-of-living crisis, underinvestment, and trade agreements.

The Always Elton Tribute Night will take place on Saturday, June 14, at Holyrood Academy from 6pm to 11pm.

The weather is expected to remain changeable, so people are advised to keep an eye on the forecast for any updates.

Her performances blend music with personal storytelling and open discussions on identity, mental health, and visibility for young queer students.

Long-running Chard roadworks will not be finished before the town’s annual carnival after additional problems were discovered.

Knife crime in the Avon and Somerset area has gone up by over 18 per cent in five years, a new survey has found. 

Somerset Council has warned of travel disruption ahead of thunderstorms forecast in the region.  

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for parts of Somerset and Devon set to come into effect tomorrow morning.

I mean, enough already. So much doom and gloom and no doubt the world can be a sorry place.

The A30 Sherborne Road, Yeovil is partially blocked with queueing traffic and severe delays reported both ways near St Michael's Avenue.

Having previously abseiled at 70, and again at 80, Mr Arnold was determined to complete another at 90.

Somerset Council permission has been sought for the erection of up to 252 dwellings after initial outline plans were granted after appeal in 2024.

The Chard public toilets near Sainsbury’s will remain closed indefinitely as the Somerset Council admits they were shut due to a “financial emergency.”

News that winter fuel payments will return for nine million pensioners has been warmly received by campaigners.

A student officer who took on other paid jobs without permission while suspended or off sick has been found to have committed gross misconduct.

M&S has revealed when its online shopping service will be operational again after it was shut down in April due to a cyber attack.

Almost 826,000 UK families shared £632.2 million in HMRC top-ups towards their childcare bills with Tax-Free Childcare last year. Now, the government is urging more working families to sign up - and give their summer plans a financial boost.

A group of volunteers from a local riding group were presented with an award by Princess Anne for their commitment to helping the disabled community.

Ilminster Town Council have announced the winners of the 2025 scarecrow competition.

A woman has been charged with carrying out burglaries in south Somerset over the weekend. 

A MAN from Chard has been jailed for 12 years for indecent assault.

Ilminster Midsummer Experience 2025 was a success, bringing many visitors to browse the unique products on offer despite adverse weather conditions.

A former police officer who deliberately held down keys on his laptop to make it appear as if he was working when he wasn’t, has been barred from policing.

If you've got some old coins, you might wonder if cleaning them will help them look newer and more appealling - here's the Royal Mint's advice.

Fire crews responded to a large van that set on fire in Stoke-sub-Hamdon, which was carrying petrol at the time and resulted in an “explosion”.