A BAT - which was rescued from the roadside on the A303 - has now been released back into the wild.

AFTER a day of sunshine across Somerset, we're being warned to expect the weather to take a turn for the worse.

THE victim of a serious assault suffered a serious head injury after being attacked by a person with a baseball bat.

HOUSEHOLDS in Somerset will start receiving ballot papers this week for a 'local poll' over the future of local government in the county.

CONCERTS will be held at the home of the Glastonbury Festival in September, after a licence for the events was approved.

AT it's peak, the site was the workplace of some 860 people, a thriving workplace at the heart of Chard.

FOUR high streets in Somerset will be given funding to create and deliver community-led cultural activities.

A PETITION to make roads near Ilminster safer has launched this week.

PLANS for a new, 70-bed care home in the centre of Chard have been submitted.

THE family of a Somerset man who died from a stab wound have issued a tribute to him.

Along with 37-year-olds who will receive invites from Tuesday, it means more than a million more people will be made eligible.

POLICE are appealing for help to track down wanted man Kieran Finn.

CUSTOMERS returning to the pub in Somerset today might find it harder to find a seat than people in other parts of the country.

A YOUNG child's battle with cancer has inspired a council chairman to donate £1,000 to charity.

A MUM of three living with brain tumour is inviting youngsters to Captain Tom-inspired charity event.

DRIVERS are being advised of a series of major roadworks starting this week across Somerset.

POLICE in Avon and Somerset are warning motorists they could still be prosecuted - even if their poor driving isn't witnessed first hand by officers.

A YOUNG Somerset woman is due in court tomorrow (Monday, May 17) to face a murder charge.

STAG Class from Priorswood Primary School, Taunton, enjoyed a Dawn 'til Dusk day at Magdalen Farm, in Winsham.

WITH summer on its way and lockdown restrictions relaxing, garden parties are back on the cards, so there isn’t a better time to transform and glow up your outdoor space.

TESCO is holding an extra food collection in its Somerset stores to support children and families this summer.

THERE'S no denying they're beautiful, but do you agree that these two streets are the finest in Somerset?

FINALLY we can start hugging again from tomorrow (Monday, May 17) - but be warned, you must be careful.

A DECISION on whether to grant a license for two days of concerts at the site of the Glastonbury Festival is expected in the next few days.

PERRIS is a charming period house, listed Grade II, benefitting from many stunning period features as befits a listed house.

BELOW are the planning applications received by South Somerset District Council for the week of May 3, 2021.

SOMETHING remarkable happens at this time of the year.

POLICE say a 31-year-old woman has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Somerset yesterday (Friday, May 14).

SANTANDER says "key services are recovering" following problems today (Saturday) of customers accessing accounts online and withdrawing cash from its ATMs.

A TOTAL of 1,117 people had their Covid-19 vaccine appointment at Dillington House cancelled this week, the BBC has reported.

RECKON you could scoff your way through one of these supersized doughnuts?

AN estate agent in Castle Cary has won an award for customer service in Somerset.

A HANDSOME detached period house with separate self-contained 2 bedroom cottage, occupying a convenient location.

POLICE have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Somerset today (Friday, May 14).

A FORMER Avon and Somerset will never be able to serve as a police officer again following his "disgraceful conduct".

A TOWN rotary club is celebrating 75 years this year.

THE horrific moment a young moped rider died after ploughing into a tractor was caught on a vehicle's dashcam.

CONSTRUCTION of a new £23million state-of-the-art school in Bridgwater is now complete.

POLICE have appealed to the public to help track down a wanted man known to frequent Somerset.

THE Covid-19 rates of infection in three of the four Somerset districts are well below the overall rate for England.

MOVES are afoot to reintroduce more train services across Somerset after many were pulled due to safety scares.

AS if rain soaked yesterday wasn't bad enough, we're in for another wet day across Somerset.

FOREST school is now up and running for pupils in Ilminster.

If you are looking for delicious, healthy and beautiful looking eggs, then St Ewe Free Range Eggs is the establishment for you.

THE likes of Jarvis Cocker, PJ Harvey and George Ezra are among additions to the upcoming Live At Worthy event.

A SOMERSET student has created a set of toys to help children with complex needs express grief.

THE achievements of nine remarkable young people have been recognised in the 2021 Pride of Somerset Youth Awards.

SOMERSET'S gritting lorries covered almost as many miles this winter as in the two previous years combined.

A CAMPAIGN group working to protect the Somerset countryside has unveiled a new celebrity president.

IF you've driven this way around Chard, you will recognise the building.