Street sweeping, bin emptying and grass cutting in parts of Somerset are now officially back in the council's hands — and if you spot more branded vans around, that's why. From 1 June, Somerset ...

The Royal Bath and West Show opened its gates yesterday for the first of three packed days celebrating the best of Somerset's rural life, food, farming and countryside heritage. From 9am on Thursday ...

All welcome to a day of fun and games, craft, community, food, music, ice cream and cakes, face-painting, stalls, raffle, drinks, fire and more! All in the name of celebrating and fundraising for The ...

A Georgian stately home where the 'Great British Bake Off' was filmed is on the market for £7M. The massive grounds of Harptree Court in Somerset previously hosted the famous Bake Off tent. It ...

Residents of a small Somerset village have cause for celebration after a developer lodged three separate legal challenges against new homes. Lochailort Investments Ltd. has been seeking to deliver ...

A number of bikers have been handed police warnings after riding along the bridal paths in Asham Woods. The rider of a horse was reportedly thrown from their horse which was spooked by the riders over ...

A record-breaking £4.2 billion is set to be invested in Somerset's water infrastructure, as part of a £22.1 billion national programme to tackle pollution, leaks, and environmental damage. Wessex ...

Some people get up on New Year's Day with their elbows sharpened, ready to hit the sales. Some just want to cherish a bit of quiet time as they mentally prepare to write 2022 2023 for the next six ...

Fewer drivers in Avon and Somerset were penalised for using their phones while driving last year, despite new laws aiming to clamp down on the offence. Figures from Avon and Somerset Constabulary show ...

More disabled people are in work in Somerset, according to new figures, though nearly half of disabled people across Britain remain unemployed, highlighting ongoing challenges. Data from the ...

Following its 50 th year commemorations in the summer, Hayesdown First School has a further reason to celebrate with a successful OFSTED inspection. Praised for its "clear vision for what all pupils ...

Frome Medical Practice is preparing for the winter vaccination programme, which this year includes a new vaccination for some patients to protect them from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV.) Three ...