Hawkridge Reservoir Amphibian Patrol helps toads and newts migrate safely in the Quantocks. Community volunteers aid conservation and wildlife protection.

Somerset Council is a finalist for two 2026 LGC Awards, recognising fostering recruitment and SEND employment schemes supporting vulnerable young people.

Rising chocolate thefts in UK shops are linked to cost of living pressures and, in some cases, organised crime, impacting retailers nationwide.

Discover the Royal Bath and West Show 2026 in Somerset: top UK agricultural competitions, livestock, equine events, rural skills and family fun.

Businesses are striving to make things accessible, and whilst I've had to learn to ask, I have also found that so many are willing to change and learn with us.

Spacious two-bedroom bungalow for sale in Yeovil’s Marsh Lane. Features solar panels, large garden, luxury kitchen, driveway, and EPC B. Offers over £425,000.

Leonardo Yeovil secures £1bn New Medium Helicopter contract, safeguarding 3,000+ jobs and boosting South West defence industry and UK sovereign capability.

Met Office Chard weather forecast: Dry conditions, sunny spells, high pollution levels and temperatures up to 14C expected this week.

Three-bedroom semi-detached Hamstone house for sale in Abbots Meade, Yeovil. Chain free, £325,000 guide, garage, garden, near amenities and stations.

Somerset Council's budget for the 2026/27 financial year has been approved by councillors.

The owners of a pet shop in Ilminster have expressed their dismay after they were burgled this week, after the thieves damaged a window to gain entry.

A plan has been submitted to redevelop a site at a major A303 junction, near Yeovil, including knocking down the existing buildings and car wash.

Clive Heaphy, the Section 151 Officer for Somerset Council, has warned that the council's finances are still 'deeply fragile' ahead of the 2026/27 financial year.

Somerset Council are announcing the official budget at a full council meeting, where the amount of council tax you will be paying will be revealed today (Wednesday, March 4).

Somerset Council has confirmed the amount that council tax will increase by for 2026/27 at their annual budget meeting.

Discover top South Somerset events this week, including Yeovil music festivals, folk, jazz and piano concerts, plus Yeovil Town v Scunthorpe United football.

Mental health charity Watch CIO launches £30,000 Chard minibus appeal to improve accessible transport for vulnerable groups in Somerset.

Registration opens for the 2026 Somerset Cycle sportive on 9 May. Ride stunning routes from Bridgwater, supporting Youth Adventure Trust and local youth.

Award-winning teacher Edd Moore publishes 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Greener School to help UK schools take climate action and teach sustainability.

Somerset Council and Adam Dance MP have both expressed their delight at Leonardo's new £1 billion contract.

A man has been handed a community order after police found extreme pornography and indecent images of children on his devices.

A former serving police officer from Chard will appear at Taunton Magistrates Court on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, charged with misconduct.

The Local Government Boundary Commission proposes reducing Somerset Council seats from 110 to 96 and redrawing all division boundaries for the 2027 election.

People across Somerset can outline their health and wellbeing priorities in a survey launched this week.

Preparations are ‘well underway’ for the return of the Ilminster 10k on April 19, for its third year after proving to be a ‘great success’ in 2025.

A business in Somerset that has been around for nearly 50 years has entered administration.

More than 3000 local jobs have been secured after the Government announced a £1 billion contract with Yeovil-based helicopter firm Leonardo.

Modern life makes physical activity optional, fuelling UK obesity and inactivity. Pete Richards urges small challenges to boost fitness, health and resilience.

A site in Tatworth, near Chard, ready for residential development, subject to the necessary consents, is on the market at the guide price of £225,000.

An A&E doctor from Yeovil who illegally accessed confidential NHS computer programmes to look at his wife’s medical records has appeared in court.

I watched Ilminster Warehouse Theatre's 'One Acts 2026' performance and absolutely loved it, finding myself repeatedly laughing out loud throughout.

Burnham and Weston Energy offers fully funded school visits to its solar farm in 2026, teaching pupils about renewable energy, climate change, and biodiversity.

Learn about sleep apnoea at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust’s free awareness day at Yeovil Hospital, 7 March. Expert talks, CPAP info, and charity support.

Nicholas Lampard had been disqualified from driving when he was found by police behind the wheel of a van less than one month later.

England U19 cricket star Thomas Rew talks returning to King’s College Taunton for A-levels after World Cup final and Somerset debut season.

Two of Somerset's community hospitals could temporarily lose half their inpatient bids to allow a wider range of local services to be delivered

Yeovil College has opened its new Construction Innovation Centre as part of a campus rebuild costing more than £60 million.

The Government is set to sign off on a £1 billion contract with helicopter maker Leonardo.

A woman from Ilminster has been charged after the body of a man was found inside a car at a business park, police said.

The UK government is set to launch a review into the flooding response in Somerset following an MP's plea.

A new business has opened in Somerset, marking the second store the business has opened following the success of the first branch, which opened in Chard.

A retailer with stores in Somerset has recalled one of its products after revealing it was flagged as a health risk due to possible asbestos contamination.

Somerset Council will be able to set a balanced budget for the next 12 months - but further central government support will be in short supply

A woman from Barrington is turning 90-years-old today (February 27, 2026) and will be celebrating with her family to mark hitting the special milestone.

Montacute House in South Somerset has been named among the best Tudor buildings in the UK, according to The Telegraph

League of Friends donates £835k for new spinal surgery robot at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, boosting NHS care amid growing charity fundraising challenges.

Lord Lieutenant of Somerset, Mohammed Saddiq, named patron of Somerset Chamber of Commerce, supporting local businesses and Somerset’s economic growth.

Free health and wellbeing day in Crewkerne on 28 Feb at Henhayes Centre. Get health checks, advice, activities and support from Somerset NHS services.

Adam Dance MP urges SEND services be protected as critical national infrastructure, blocking private equity profits and ensuring funding supports UK children.

A fully restored 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is now on display and running at Haynes Motor Museum, showcasing classic British car engineering and expert restoration.