Somerset Council has spent nearly £19m on consultants in just three years, council leader Bill Revans has confirmed.

Opposition councillors say it amounts to the council and NHS 'giving up on west Somerset'

'It's really good to see so many people using the new path'

Fees can be as high as £120,000 a year

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The motorway is shut both ways ahead of rush hour

But we've been here before and many fans are dubious

He has distinctive tattoos

The village is often called the 'prettiest in England', with honey-coloured stone cottages and medieval charm, and it was also the location for a number of blockbuster films

Dr Francesco Lo Monaco has explained why

It is loved for its huge, picturesque gardens

'We are indebted to the people of Watchet and the surrounding areas'

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

Singing by the campfire is on the menu

"Tonight is about the five points that we got against Newcastle and that puts us in a semi-final again"

Bath Rugby beat Newcastle Red Bulls 69-12 at the Recreation Ground in Round 16 of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM

Bath cruised to a 69-12 win as they got back to winning ways and are into the semi-finals

A veterinary practice in Somerset has named the dog breed they believe is the hardest to care for - and it's not the one you might think

BBC Homes Under the Hammer auctioneer Clive Emson has died peacefully at the age of 79, with presenter Martin Roberts leading tributes to the 'legend'

Anyone who sees her or knows of her whereabouts should call 999

A community has searched for a week with no trace as Banff's owners issue an appeal

Our thoughts are with his family

'It's not easy trying to keep a sheep still'

In her long life she's toured with a travelling theatre company, travelled America by greyhound bus, and supported the war effort

There are claims it will £100 to the cost of a two-week family break