ALL at South Somerset District Council are deeply saddened by the news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen who was much respected, and very much loved.

THIS four-bedroom new build is an imposing detached house in a private location on the outskirts of Tatworth set in grounds of approximately 1/3 acre.

THE National Proclamation, the official announcement of Her Majesty’s death and acknowledgement of the commencement of the King’s new reign, will take place at 11am today (Saturday, September 10) at St James Palace.

Some events around Somerset will be cancelled in the period of mourning following the Queen's death.

YEOVIL MP Marcus Fysh has paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who died “peacefully” at Balmoral Castle yesterday afternoon.

WE have opened an online book of condolence for people to leave their tributes to Her Majesty the Queen.

A FORMER High Sheriff of Somerset has been appointed a Deputy Lieutenant in the county.

On Thursday evening (September 8) the world was hit by the sad news of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, aged 96.

The Queen has died, aged 96, Buckingham Palace has said.

WE have opened an online book of condolence for people to leave their tributes to Her Majesty the Queen.

A statement confirming the news read: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon."

Her Majesty the Queen, Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.

A NEW group for carers and the persons they care for has been launched in Henhayes Centre in Crewkerne.

SOMERSET'S cricket ground could lose the right to host international matches if the phosphates crisis is not solved quickly, councillors warn.

THE following is a message from Cancer Research UK:

THIS morning, I spoke with BBC Radio Somerset to talk about Chard Parkway.

MAJOR decisions in Somerset could be taken at a more local level following the transition to the county’s new unitary authority.

by Local Democracy Reporter Daniel Mumby.

A TAUNTON man's attempt to have the newly-appointed Queen's representative in Somerset removed from his post has failed.

The Queen’s passing at the age of 96 after 70 years on the British throne has meant that a successor must fulfill the role left behind by the late monarch.

King Charles has issued his first statement as monarch following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

King Charles has issued his first statement as monarch following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Her Majesty The Queen has died aged 96, what happens now.

THREE South Somerset parks have won the Green Flag Award for another consecutive year.

THE Big Green Gig is returning to Chard for the third year.

POLICE have launched an investigation after a football player was racially abused during a game at Yeovil Town FC.

AEROSPACE engineering company Leonardo, which has a site employing over 3,000 people in Yeovil, is bucking current economic trends by increasing its early careers population by 50 per cent over the coming year.

NEW food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of South Somerset’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

WE'VE already had a number of entries from charities hoping for a share of our £16,000 community giveaway.

A MOTORIST had little choice but to admit a potentially dangerous manoeuvre after receiving photographs of their vehicle cutting up a cyclist.

LIZ Truss has become the UK's third female Prime Minister after meeting the Queen at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

CHARD residents are being asked their views on proposals for 230 new homes on the eastern edge of town.

LIZ Truss has flown to Scotland to become the next Prime Minister beating Rishi Sunak in the Conservative Party's leadership election.

A COLLECTION of photographs of village life in the early 20th century was recently discovered in a pair of old suitcases in a barn 70 miles from the village they came from.

A BIRD sanctuary set up a fundraising page to get through to the end of the year as increased costs and lockdowns were a “devastating blow” to its income.

COMMUNITY members helped raise hundreds of pounds of Brain Tumour Research by taking part in a Walk of Hope organised by an Ilminster woman.

THE Chard community is getting ready to celebrate the heritage on its doorstep with two open days.

NEW food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 15 of South Somerset’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all.

THIS year's party took place on the recreation ground on Sunday, August 28, and attracted big crowds.

by Local Democracy reporter Daniel Mumby.

THE Dowlish Wake and District Flower and Produce Show took place last weekend for the first time since the Covid pandemic.

CREWKERNE Charter Fair took place last weekend.

CHARD Carnival Committees’ annual Street Fayre will take place this Saturday (September 10) from 9am until 4pm on Holyrood Street.

A MEMBER of the public has sent us these pictures of flytipping in a beautiful lane in Yeovil.

SOMERSET County Council is urging the Government to take action now over an issue that has brought new house building almost to a standstill in Somerset.

A NEW weather warning for Somerset and the South West has been issued by the Met Office

Somerset rail users are facing a reduced timetable from tomorrow due to issues caused by the August heatwave.

THE Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for Somerset and the South West.

A DOG owner has launched a video streaming dog lifestyle and training service.

THIS is a rare opportunity to purchase one of these Mews-style conversions with the benefit of its own large private garden.