A POPULAR event is set to go ahead this year in Ilminster.

Ultimately, it’s a sad fact of life that all farmers have to pay the bills. We are buying energy, there is no choice about that, but the traditional cost of that energy is continually rising.

THIS is the moment a dog was rescued by firefighters after getting stuck down a rabbit hole.

THE Covid-19 rate of infection rose in all four Somerset districts in the latest 24-hour figures.

AN 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drug possession.

FIVE people escaped from a house fire in a Somerset village in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday).

A SERIES of podcasts have been created to share stories of isolation, bravery and kindness.

Greggs said it remains positive for the future with plans to open 100 new stores in the next year.

The Money Saving Expert was speaking with co-host, Angelica Bell on this week's instalment of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show. 

MORE rail passengers in the South West will be able to claim compensation for service delays from next month.

A CHEF who raped five women after spiking their drinks has been warned to expect a long jail sentence after being found guilty of a string of sex assaults.

THERE were just 17 positive Covid-19 tests in Somerset in the latest 24-hour period.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an arson attack in a Somerset town.

AVON and Somerset Police have announced it will be siting mobile speed cameras at the following sites this week.

THE Bishop of Bath and Wells is retiring early due to his cancer battle.

THERE were 29 new Covid-19 cases in four Somerset districts in the past 24-hours, according to the latest figures.

THE Rotary Club of Ilminster have paid tribute to former president Roy Pickett.

A MAN from Yeovil has been given a 12-week jail sentence after neglecting his dog, Barney.

DO you remember when the dragons came to Taunton?

AN Olympic ski jumper and a dinosaur will be among the highlights of a push to attract more member to Rotary.

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.

SWIFTS have nested in Taunton for hundreds of years.

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.

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

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

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.