At the event, the mayor will give out awards for the Bradley Cullen Youth Citizen Award and the Ilminster Citizen’s Award.

This attractive five-bedroom family home occupies a quiet position in a sought-after residential cul-de-sac in Chard.

The updated list of unclaimed estates in Somerset has been released by the Treasury in 2025 including properties in Taunton, Weston, Frome, Chard and Yeovil.

A gallery of pictures from Somerset Camera Club around the theme of animals on the move

The foundation has handed over the cash to the South-West Social Mobility Commission, a group set up to improve education and job opportunities across the South West.

The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for Somerset with forecasts of heavy rain and potential travel disruptions over the Easter weekend.

A South Somerset village, near Ilminster, will be hosting its first ever Pride event in June 2025.

Avon & Somerset’s top police officer has defended her force following criticism from government inspectors over how it investigates crime.

An independent gift shop in Yeovil, Somerset has claimed they may ‘go under’ if the repeated shoplifting incidents continue, having now lost over £350 in the past year.

Joss Barratt, a renowned stills photographer, will be sharing his expertise at the Portrait Photography Workshop in Chard.

The event, organised by Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil, Adam Dance, will take place on Friday, May 9, from 5.45pm.

Somerset Council will close Kinforde from its junction with Elizabeth Way to Selwood.

The clinics, run in partnership with Dementia UK, aim to provide a safe, private space for people to discuss all aspects of dementia.

The Ilminster Literary Festival 2025 launched this week with the Mayor of Ilminster and guest speakers Dame Claire Bertschinger and Clive Wakely attending.

Hendford Lodge Medical Centre, on Hendford, and its branch site Abbey Manor Medical Practice, in Abbey Manor Park, were assessed between January 28 and February 14.

A person has been hospitalised for smoke inhalation after being rescued from a property blaze in Yeovil, Somerset.

A former Chard police officer has been handed a suspended prison sentence after admitting to multiple offences, including making indecent images of children.

A new micropub, offering 30 different types of cider, is opening its doors in Chard today and the owners have shared their feelings of optimism.

Brits using train travel this Easter weekend are being warned that their journeys could be disrupted by engineering projects.

UK travellers have been issued a warning over the import of meat and dairy products from EU and EEA countries for personal use.

The warning is due to heavy rain, which could cause disruption.

At the council's full meeting on March 17, the Mayor of Chard, Cllr Victoria Bates, revealed plans for a dragon parade to celebrate St George's Day.

This week, Avon and Somerset Police’s Road Policing Unit launched Operation Scalis to tackle the number of uninsured drivers on the road.

An Axminster postman charged with the murder of his one-month-old son in Chard will face trial next year.

Starbucks Rewards reusable cup giveaway is back with limited-edition Joe Kind Snoopy design - but customers will need to be quick

More than 1,000 miles of roadworks in England will be lifted to ease the Easter getaway.

Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit, PIP and other benefits may be affected by changes due to the Easter bank holidays this week.

Yeovil crime date shows a 17 per cent increase from 2022 with 408 crimes recorded in February 2025 and sexual violence being the most common crime.

Police arrested a man following a sexual assault incident in Yeovil yesterday and are currently appealing for a possible key witness to come forward.

An Ilminster, Somerset man is retiring from Ilminster-based business Topline Glass after 45 years of working for the company.

Dr Cenydd Thomas, known as Cen, was awarded the Severn Deanery award for best teacher, as voted by the resident doctors he’s mentored during their time at Yeovil Hospital.

The Northern Lights are set to be visible in parts of the UK on Tuesday and Wednesday (April 15 and 16), according to the Met Office.

UK pay growth remained elevated after recent public sector pay rises, even before the National Minimum Wage rate increased, say new figures

Patsy Palmer has hinted at leaving BBC soap EastEnders and swapping to rival soap Coronation Street while talking on Celebrity Big Brother.

Certain iPhones will be left unable to access WhatsApp from May 5, 2025 - find out why and see the full list of devices affected.

A motorcycle has been fully destroyed by fire near to Chard Reservoir, at the junction with Touches Lane and Chaffcombe Road.

Yeovil Labour Club has had its licence officially revoked following multiple police visits due to reports of drug use, intoxication, and antisocial behaviour.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for "heavy rain" affecting most of Somerset from Tuesday (April 15) until Wednesday (April 16).

A shoplifter stole seven bottles of alcohol from a supermarket in Chard, Yeovil Magistrates’ Court heard.

Motorists face delays and busier motorways this Easter weekend, the RAC has warned, sharing the best time of day to travel.

Have you tried this 30p hack that will help keep your fresh flowers, such as lilies, alive for longer? All you need is water and a lemon.

Sainsbury’s, Asda, Lidl, Tesco, Aldi and Morrisons will all be closing stores over the Easter weekend - this is when they will be open

This attractive single-storey property occupies a private position at the head of a popular residential cul-de-sac, within three-quarters of a mile from Chard’s town centre.

A popular salon in Ilminster has been named a regional finalist in the Muddy Stilettos 2025 business awards and is hoping to win Best Hair Salon in Somerset.

This week, the members of Somerset/Devon Camera Club have been taking photos of bird and other wildlife in wintery conditions.

The 2025 Ilminster 10k was described as a “stunning success” with 281 entries taking place in the event’s seventh consecutive year of running.

This individual detached bungalow sits within expansive grounds approaching a third of an acre in the charming small village of Stocklinch.

Avon and Somerset police are investigating reports of shoplifting from a business premises in Chard, Somerset this week.

Here is when stargazers in the UK can expect to see the stunning Pink Moon this April.

Donations are appreciated to help raise funds for Awaken Love for Africa and Baby Basics, with hopes to exceed last year's £500 total.