FIRE crews have been working through the night to control a blaze at a derelict Somerset building.

PLANS for 10 dwellings in the centre of Chard have caused outrage among local residents.

Some have expressed concern that, if schools open too soon, the rate of virus transmission could begin to rise once again.

AVON and Somerset Police received more than 480 reports of suspected Covid-19 regulation breaches over the weekend.

CREWS are currently tackling ANOTHER large fire in Somerset.

A CINEMA in Yeovil is set to received £38,926 thanks to the second round of the £1.57billion Culture Recovery Fund.

THE number of positive Covid-19 tests in Somerset in the latest 24-hour figures was 79.

A PUB landlord has had to pour £1,500 worth of booze down the drain after the government banned takeaway drinks as part of the Covid-19 lockdown.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce his plan to end lockdown in England this evening.

SIX cinemas in Somerset have received more than £300k from the Culture Recovery Fund.

A TOURISM team in Somerset have been selected as finalists in the Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards 2019-2020.

THERE have been 53 new Covid-19 cases in four Somerset districts in the past 24-hours - and sadly four deaths.

AS unlikely as it seems, US rockers Aerosmith look to be the first act to self-confirm for next year's Glastonbury Festival.

People will be eager to hear Boris Johnson’s plans to end lockdown in England as details started to emerge late on Sunday night.

He urged people to be “both optimistic but also patient” ahead of announcing plans saying, “we want progress to be cautious but also irreversible.”

A PETITION has been launched by Yeovil Liberal Democrats asking to shelve schools restructure plans.

A DRIVE-IN Easter tour is coming to Bristol this April.

SOMERSET County Council has rejected calls from opposition councillors for the county to take part in a future trial of universal basic income (UBI).

ANOTHER large fire broke out in Bridgwater in the early hours of this morning (February 21).

ITV’S latest television drama Finding Alice has been a necessary diversion during these endless winter weeks of lockdown, but it has also provided a useful warning about the far-reaching consequences of a person’s sudden death, particularly wh...

A VAST collection of vintage radios, televisions, record players and other electronic items is hitting the right note with potential bidders before going up for auction.

BELOW are the planning applications received by South Somerset District Council for the week of February 8, 2021.

The Australian version of the show has proved a hit and now TV producers are looking for single Brits to take part in the next UK series.

There are several pension plans that you can choose from, including state pension and private workplace pensions.

Boris Johnson has called for patience ahead of announcing plans to lift lockdown saying “we want progress to be cautious but also irreversible.”

THERE have been 83 positive coronavirus tests in all four Somerset districts in the last 24-hours.

THREE musicians and a singer - who have suffered from mental health issues - wrote and produced a song to raise funds for charity.

WORK has started on £1.1million upgrade of Yeovil Hospital's A&E department.

"RATS are on the rampage...invading abandoned offices and seeking refuge in people's homes"

HOSPITALS in Somerset have said "a huge thank you" to military personnel who have helped during the coronavirus pandemic.

THIS amazing world-first video shows the moment a Somerset wingsuit pilot jumped from the peak of Africa’s second highest mountain.

CENSUS Day will soon be upon us.

IF you are planning on popping out for a walk this weekend wrap up warm and take an umbrella with you as it could rain in Somerset.

SOMERSET has the second highest number of home-invading spring species of pests and insects in the UK, according to new research.

If you have bought any of the items mentioned, you need to be aware of these possible health risks.

SOMERSET residents could be in with a chance of winning £100,000 off the mortgage of their new home, as part of a competition being run by a housebuilder.

THERE has been 53 new Covid-19 cases in Somerset in the last 24 hours.

NEARLY all those aged over 70 in Somerset have received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a crash between a car and a van in Ilminster.

A GROUP of Somerset charities which provide free, confidential, and impartial advice on everything from money and employment to housing and relationships have been awarded a grant of £400,000 by Somerset County Council.

SOMERSET County Council has approved its annual budget with minimal opposition – including a nearly five per cent rise in council tax.

BORIS Johnson will pledge to donate the majority of surplus coronavirus vaccines to poorer nations as he tries to rally world leaders to work together on efforts to combat the pandemic.

A MAN in Yeovil was given a community order after he assaulted a police officer.

PUPILS have relied heavily on the use of the internet lately - particularly with the introduction of home schooling - and so one school decided to take part in Safer Internet Day.

The top prize would beat the current record of £170 million won by an anonymous UK winner in 2019.

Boris Johnson hinted at when the hospitality sector will reopen ahead of detailing plans to gradually ease lockdown.

THIS valentines day was special for many, but not as special as it was for one care home resident.

SOMERSET has seen 81 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the latest 24-hour figures issued this afternoon (Thursday).

A WOMAN doing her shopping in a Chard supermarket was grabbed round the neck and scratched on her face and neck.

MORE than 4,000 laptops and tablets have been given to disadvantaged children in Somerset.