A CHARD nursery is celebrating a successful Ofsted report.

AVON and Somerset Police officers will be out in force again this week checking on motorists' speeds.

AMONG the major roadworks starting in Somerset this week is a scheme that will take 48 days to complete.

Residents in Somerset are thought to be among the most chill as a study reveals the least, and most, stressed regions – see the full list.

SOMERSET beaches could be ideal for a day out or for walks with our four-legged friends, but not all of them are dog-friendly.

From SPF to shimmer oil, you’ll have everything you need to keep your skin healthy and protected.

LEGOLAND's Mythica Magical Forest brings to life all the weird and wonderful LEGO creatures.

SOMERSET County Cricket Club is inviting fans to 'the biggest beer garden in the South West'.

HERE'S a look at the stunning Camera Club pictures featured this week.

BELOW are planning applications received by South Somerset District Council in the week of April 25, 2022.

A SOMERSET hotel could reopen and expand in the coming months if new plans are given the green light by district councillors, writes Daniel Mumby, Local Democracy Reporter.

THE Liberal Democrats have won control of Somerset County Council by securing 61 seats in the local election – five more than needed to secure a majority.

Chard Tennis Club is inviting residents to come along and play tennis for free at an Open Day on Saturday, May 14, as part of the LTA Big Tennis Weekend.

THERE are fears for scores of jobs in Somerset as uncertainty surrounds the future of several convenience stores across the county.

PEOPLE were advised to stay indoors and close their windows during a massive fire in Somerset yesterday evening (Thursday, May 5).

Groupon is offering large discounts on a number of household essentials

AVON and Somerset Police will be joined by organisations from across the region at a one-day summit tomorrow (Friday, May 6) to agree an action plan focussed on eliminating violence against women and girls.

SOMERSET’S Lord Lieutenant Annie Maw is to dedicate the second leg of her Jubilee Jaunt to Somerset Day “to honour not only Her Majesty but also our fantastic county”.

Over the past ten months, Chard residents have been working together to create five banners for the town.

ST MARGARET’S Hospice Care is inviting families across Somerset to enjoy a day of family fun and help them to raise funds to support patients and their families.

SOMERSET voters will find out tomorrow (May 6) who will be governing them at a local level for the next five years.

THE Conservatives should be punished at the local elections in Somerset after “taking rural communities for granted”, the leader of the Liberal Democrats has stated.

THOUSANDS of people across Somerset will go to the polls tomorrow to vote for two candidates standing to be elected to the county’s new unitary authority.

RESIDENTS in their 50s, 60s, and 70s in Somerset are being invited to join a free online school for ‘olderpreneurs’ seeking to set up in business post-Covid.

CHARD-based transport and logistics company C&D South West have bought an additional warehousing site in Martock.

POLICE have renewed their appeal after an off-duty emergency worker was assaulted in Crewkerne earlier this year.

The warning comes as new research suggested delays in passport processing could cost £1.1 billion in cancelled trips this summer.

The bargain supermarket has 21 new rosé wines on sale.

ONE of the UK’s leading pianists is set to play in South Somerset.

PEOPLE across Somerset will head to the polls on Thursday (May 5) to cast their votes for two candidates standing to be in the county’s new unitary authority. 

ON Saturday May 14, the Warehouse Theatre in Ilminster is set to hold a comedy night with Raymond and Mr Timpkins as headliners.

Performance and health are key to the brand.

A PREVIOUSLY annual Mayday fair has returned to Kingstone after a two-year hiatus due to Covid restrictions.

THE new three-day ‘Culturally Chard’ festival was a success among residents.

STUDENTS from South Somerset won awards and celebrated their outstanding achievements at Strode College.

IF you're planning on taking the family out in the car for some bank holiday fun or driving to work from tomorrow (Tuesday, May 3), make sure you don't fall foul of the speed limit.

If you are heading out on this May Day Bank Holiday Monday, here’s what you can expect from the weather in Somerset.

AVON and Somerset Police's Rural Affairs Unit is reminding rural residents of the importance of marking agricultural vehicles and equipment to make them less attractive to thieves.

A NEW play set to be staged this month aims to help audiences gain a greater understanding about the effects of dementia.

IN preparation for observing the wonders of spring, staff at Shepton Beauchamp Church School installed a bird box nest equipped with an internal camera with the hope that birds may choose to nest at the school site and provide inspirational learning ...

A BRAIN tumour patient from Ilminster has visited a research centre where scientists are trying to find a cure for the disease she is living with.

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THE MP reported for watching pornography on his phone in the House of Commons was born and grew up in Bridgwater, it has emerged today (Friday, April 29).

THE Church of England's new top man in Somerset was well-placed to help take on the Covid pandemic when it emerged.

A WOMAN is raising funds for a hospice in memory of her brother-in-law with a charity raffle.

POLICE in Somerset became suspicious when they noticed this car's number plates spattered with mud.

YOU have to admire the optimism of dogs.

See the best deals on toys and games available in PoundToy's Spring Clearance sale.

A TOTAL of 287 MPs – including six from Somerset – have been banned from entering Russia after they were accused of ‘whipping up Russophobic hysteria’.

A POLICE officer with more than a quarter of a century's experience has been confirmed in the role of Assistant Chief Constable.