THE M5 motorway has now re-opened following a crash involving a HGV yesterday (March 13).

AS many families start to receive Covid-19 self test kits, Somerset Waste Partnership (SWP) has issued advice on how to dispose of them safely.

BELOW are the planning applications received by South Somerset District Council for the week of March 1, 2021.

Here is a round-up of some of the best deals you can find at Aldi and Lidl this weekend.

THE northbound carriageway on the M5 between junction 26 and 25 remains closed following a crash this morning (March 13).

THE M5 motorway is closed both ways between junction 26 (Wellington) and junction 25 (Taunton) due to a serious traffic incident.

THERE were 37 new Covid-19 cases in four Somerset districts in the past 24-hours, according to the latest figures.

WE all know that Somerset is the best - and not just in the west.

THERE have been more than 40 positive Covid-19 tests in four Somerset districts in the past 24-hours.

AN organic farmer near Wincanton cannot sell his cider from the building where it is fermented after planning permission was refused.

Customers are being warned over the possible health risk from products they have bought from major UK supermarkets.

Prince William admitted the brothers had not spoken since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Oprah Winfrey interview.

SOMERSET-BASED estate agent Roderick Thomas has reported a surge in sales since the start of the year, with demand from overseas buyers booming.

FIRE crews rescued a person trapped in their vehicle after a road traffic collision (RTC).

MORE than 255,000 Covid-19 vaccinations have been given to Somerset residents.

TWO organisations in Somerset are teaming up to help protect wildlife in local churchyards.

Customers can book tables on their local pub’s website from Friday March 26.

Concerns have been raised  over the accuracy of Lateral flow (or 'rapid') tests being used in schools.

THE Covid rate of infection in one Somerset district has dipped below 20 people in 100,000 of population.

MOTORISTS are being warned of road closures during major repairs on two important roads starting on Monday.

PEOPLE will be able to get a taste of local regional food and drink when eat:Taunton returns to the county town.

HEALTH and care workers have been on the front lines of the fight against Covid-19 for a year.

YOU can now recycle crisp packets and bread bags at some Tesco stores in Somerset.

RIVAL campaigns to shake up local government in Somerset have locked horns over a new report.

"HIS enthusiasm and dedication led to what we have now – thank you so much Bill."

A PRIMARY school near Yeovil sent their children on a week's trip to France...by immersing them in French culture from the safety of the classroom.

Figures found that almost three in five health and social care workers suffered a mental health problem.

CHILDREN in Chard are being invited to take part in a competition to design their own facemask.

POLICE are appealing for help to trace a flail mower stolen overnight in South Somerset.

THERE were just 16 positive Covid tests across Somerset in the latest 24-hour period.

POLICE are appealing for information to help track down a trailer stolen earlier this week.

HUMANISTS in the Taunton area are urging all non-religious people to tick the 'No Religion' box in the Census on March 21.

RESIDENTS in Somerset are in for a windy few days.

A SOMERSET district has seen just four positive Covid tests in the past three days.

It was announced Piers Morgan was leaving the show after he made inflammatory comments about the Duchess of Sussex.

A NEW care home planned for Wincanton will create 140 jobs and offer specialist care for up to 74 residents.

A SPECIAL constable who slashed her partner's car tyre and asked a colleague not to report it would have been sacked if she hadn't resigned, a misconduct hearing has concluded.

THE Vicar Of Dibley actor Trevor Peacock has died at the age of 89.

A CARE home in Yeovil welcomed its first visitor yesterday (March 8).

COULD you have an undiscovered treasure in your attic?

Planned education reforms in Somerset could go ahead despite a councillor admitting “there is no way forward where everyone gains in the same way.”

A COMMUNITY farm shop opened in Somerset at the end of last year - with sustainability in mind.

The news sparked reaction on Twitter not least from Morgan’s Breakfast show rival Dan Walker, who cheekily invited Piers onto the show.

Chadwick Boseman has been nominated for best leading actor for his role in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, his final role before his death last year.

The controversial GMB host walked off set in the middle of a heated exchange with co-star Alex Beresford.

The new dates are subject to a review of the Government’s roadmap measures on 5 April.

POLICE are investigating the sudden "unexplained death" of a man in Bridgwater yesterday evening (Sunday).

PUPILS across Somerset are set to return to school today (March 8) after the coronavirus lockdown.

MAJOR roadworks starting in Somerset today (Monday) include:

SOMERSET has announced that Dr Rob Hart has been appointed as its new children’s services assistant director – inclusion.