Four-bedroom detached house in Brookside, West Coker, Yeovil for sale at £525,000. Features solar panels, EV charging, landscaped garden and double garage.

Immaculate three-bedroom bungalow for sale in Brookside, West Coker, Yeovil. Countryside views, modern kitchen, double garage. Guide price £550,000.

Avon and Somerset Police launch Pol Ed in all schools to tackle youth crime, violence, and exploitation with free, PSHE-aligned resources for teachers.

Baroness Amos’ maternity and neonatal investigation highlights concerns at Musgrove Park Hospital, praises Yeovil staff, and calls for urgent NHS action.

Yeovil couple run 10km daily to fundraise for Dorset mum Kayleigh Ewan, who has terminal cancer and hopes to visit family in Australia.

Around 30,000 Ryanair passengers faced delays of up to three hours on 155 flights

Reports suggest that Oasis is preparing to announce a 2027 tour, with shows planned in Manchester as well as the iconic Knebworth Park.

The Met Office has shared when the current July 2026 heatwave is going to end, amid amber heat health alerts being issued for some areas

James Stillman was sentenced to two years and four months in prison after pleading guilty to three charges of Misconduct in Public Office

Four-bedroom detached house for sale in Broadway, Ilminster with countryside views, private garden, and spacious interiors. £640,000 via Greenslade Taylor Hunt.

Somerset Chamber launches Somerset Future 30 awards to honour young professionals under 30 making an impact in business and community. Nominations now open.

Met Office forecasts Chard heatwave: highs of 31°C, sunny weather, high UV and pollen levels, and moderate pollution expected 8–12 July.

Five-bedroom detached house with annexe, stables and 3.09 acres for sale in Chaffcombe, Chard, for £850,000. Listed by Symonds & Sampson.

Primary schools in South Somerset showcased oracy skills at the first Blackdown Education Partnership debating competition, with Neroche Primary crowned winner.

To mark Rural Housing Week, Somerset Council has laid out how many affordable rural homes are being planned and delivered in the county.

Somerset Council is consulting on proposals to increase the maximum fares that hackney carriage taxis can charge across the county

Tony Bartlett has been convicted of murdering his four-week-old baby in Somerset despite claiming he was innocent

Which? found that baby products on UK platforms like Amazon, eBay, TikTok Shop and Wish were "potentially lethal"

Rod Dennis, RAC senior policy officer, said: "Our analysis shows some of the frankly chilling speeds some people are prepared to drive at"

Discover top events in South Somerset this July, including Chard History Group, Horticultural Show, live music in Crewkerne, Ceruleo in Ilminster, and more.

An 'illegal encampment' which pitched up at a park in Somerset could soon be evicted after being served legal papers

James McGuinness and Junior Renford were jailed for 30 years after shooting at a car in Yeovil

PC Chenise Austin is facing a misconduct hearing after allegedly breaching certain standards

Aldi has launched a first look at plans for a brand-new store at the site of a derelict factory in Chard.

A classy and rare Ford coupe from the 1960s is set to be put up for auction in Somerset.

Experts also advise against washing cars in direct sunlight at any time of day, recommending shaded areas or partially covered spots.

Nigel Farage has resigned as MP for Clacton, triggering a by-election as he denies wrongdoing over allegations about financial support

Together with the Met Office, the UK Health Security Agency has issued an amber heat-health alert for the south-west this week.

A former patient has said he experienced a "shocking" lack of mental health support at a Somerset hospital that left him feeling at "rock bottom".

Somerset is above the national average when it comes to seeing a GP or using the NHS app - but locals aren't happy about the quality of care

Somerset Council has approved plans to turn the former village pub into three homes, after a long-running dispute between developers and locals.

Somerset FA and Somerset Domestic Abuse Service launch partnership to tackle domestic abuse, raise awareness, and support communities through football.

I ran the 20th edition of a Somerset race, which had a brand-new route and experienced record-breaking numbers of participants

Somerset NHS launches AI-powered oesophageal cancer screening, inviting residents via text for early capsule sponge tests at GP practices across the county.

Avon and Somerset Police used a double-decker bus in Somerset to spot dangerous drivers during a road safety operation

Can I make one thing clear straight away – I love animals, well, most of them anyway.

After a ‘horrendous fire’, a new Somerset majorette troupe has been left ‘heartbroken’ and with ‘nothing’ for the 2026 carnival season

Members of Somerset Camera Club have been busy taking pictures of things that show how hot the weather has been in recent weeks.

Broadway Amateur Theatrical Society announces a modern Sleeping Beauty pantomime for January 2027 in South Somerset. Auditions open this summer for all.

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust’s nurse-led self-referral cancer diagnosis scheme shortlisted for the Nursing Times Awards for improving early cancer detection.

Taunton saw its first far-right march as Britain First activists and supporters gathered, sparking tensions over immigration, hate speech, and division.

Drivers in South Petherton should prepare for delays from Thursday July 2 as a town centre road is closed for urgent repairs to take place.

Bins will be collected later than planned after missed collections en route, Somerset Council has confirmed.

Somerset’s pioneering cancer self-referral service has been recognised on the national stage for cutting diagnosis times and saving lives.

New study reveals Bristol Airport among UK's worst for July flight delays and cancellations

Somerset Council has lost more than £90m on the sale of commercial investments it inherited from the four former district councils in April 2023

Stretch of the A303 is set to close for four nights due to maintenance work

Mark Chant appointed associate at Greenslade Taylor Hunt Yeovil, bringing 28 years’ estate agency experience. GTH Yeovil praised for service and expertise.

85-year-old author Derek Sturch releases debut novel, In Golden Cap’s Shadow, a historical fiction set in South Somerset, Devon, and West Dorset.

The Potting Shed Café in Chard has applied for an alcohol licence. Public comments can be submitted to Somerset Council Licensing by July 10 2026.