Liberal Democrat MP Adam Dance introduces Bill for universal neurodivergence screening in UK primary schools, aiming for early detection of dyslexia and ADHD.

A man has been arrested in connection with a rural burglary and theft in west Dorset

Discover parkrun. Free, weekly 5k events across UK parks for all ages and abilities. Join the friendly community in Taunton or nationwide and boost wellbeing.

Join Meeting Voices community choir in Chard for their new term from 24 September. No auditions needed. Inclusive, a cappella singing—new members welcome!

PODO+ foot health clinic, founded by Marilena Tudorache, relocates to Chard Enterprise Centre, offering expanded foot care services.

Haynes Motor Museum celebrates 40th anniversary with John Haynes Classic event, showcasing classic cars, motorcycles, live talks and family activities.

The Met Office has said delays on roads and railways are “likely” as it issued a yellow weather warning for wind in Somerset.

It’s based on my own life experience, discovering by chance that my blood pressure was worryingly high. I was in my mid-60s and thought I was pretty fit. But I was getting a lot of headaches.

Chard weather forecast September 10-14: Cloudy starts, light rain and showers, sunny intervals, temperatures 9–18°C.

New special needs units will be up and running at four Somerset schools before January 2026, Somerset Council has promised.

Somerset Council will spend nearly £3.4m in the coming months on new homes to provide temporary accommodation for Somerset families.

Yeovil Town Football Club will be given a further two years to try and buy back its stadium and the surrounding land from Somerset taxpayers.

Essential roadworks taking place on the A30 between Yeovil and Crewkerne this week were temporarily postponed today due to the weather.

The chief executive of Somerset Council and his most senior officers will all receive a backdated pay increase following councillors' approval.

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust have ranked in the top 20 of all the 134 Trusts in England.

Your votes for the Chard and Ilminster News Beauty Salon of the Year 2025 are in and counted, and we are delighted to announce that the winner is...

A "disused" property located on the fringes of Ilminster is going under the hammer at a property auction on September 25 for a guided price of £180,000.

A mystery donor is offering a £100k reward to help find missing student Jack O'Sullivan.

An Ilminster café seeks to transform the upstairs store into a “TGI Friday's-style” bar to become “financially independent” following an ongoing SEND funding dispute.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging parents to extend their claim now to continue to receive Child Benefit - even if they've missed the deadline

Mars Wrigley has confirmed a big change to Celebrations tubs in UK supermarkets such as Asda and Sainsbury's, ahead of Christmas 2025

More than 11,000 fines have been handed out to UK motorists since 2022 for failing to make sure children are following the Highway Code rules

DSAA launches 2ndHeli Appeal to raise £1m for a second life-saving helicopter. Support its mission to save more lives in the South West.

A public consultation on proposals to introduce Sunday charges in Somerset Council car parks began on Monday (September 8).

Land in South Somerset, near Ilminster, that could become nine new homes is officially on the market for £675,000.

Police are asking people across Somerset to help track down the culprits responsible for the theft of valuable equipment from a farm.

Budding reporters once again have the chance to join Newsquest’s Young Reporter Scheme.

This classic terraced townhouse is situated in a convenient location in Chard, around a quarter of a mile from the town centre and within easy reach of local amenities. The three-bedroom property has been improved in recent times and is now presented...

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms covering large parts of Somerset this morning (September 7). 

Products sold at Lidl, Tesco, Iceland and other UK supermarkets have been recalled, alongside broccoli potentially contaminated with botulism

Doctors told Adam the tissue around the bite had died, and placed him on a strong course of antibiotics

Amanda Whyte appointed general manager of Gillingham Grange care home in Chard, opening October 2025, offering premium residential and dementia care.

Potter House care home staff in Yeovil are finalists at the inaugural Andor Awards 2025, recognising excellence in UK health and social care.

Police have said they are “concerned” for a man who went missing from Taunton.

This charming country cottage occupies an idyllic position in the very heart of the popular village of Shepton Beauchamp.

The George Ilminster has announced that it will be reopening in ten days’ time after putting in a licensing application to allow it to have “one last chance to open.”

Gallery of photographs showing off the skills of Somerset Camera Club

The RSPCA has a record 1,646 dogs in care across England and Wales, urging UK residents to adopt rescue dogs and ease pressure on full animal centres.

The new DVLA '75’ vehicle number plates hit the roads on September 1, but you won't be seeing these banned number plates on the road any time soon

Spiders usually start to come out in early September, with their presence noticeable in homes until around mid-October.

Ilminster and District Lions Club sends 31 boxes of vital aid to Ukraine. Donations include trauma kits and baby clothes.

Tributes have been paid to an “extraordinary man” who lifted the spirits of everyone around him following his death in South Petherton last month.

Somerset MPs have called for a debate in parliament on proposed cuts to flood prevention and maintenance work across the county.

A former tearoom and antiques store in Somerset has been put up for sale with planning permission approved for a two-bedroom bungalow.

Up to 95 per cent regain weight after dieting. Sustainable diet, strength training, and consistency are key to long-term weight loss and healthier living.

Talk4 Podcast host Louis Skupien honoured by US Air Force Thunderbirds with a signed print after Episode 150 interview.

AI advances bring benefits to UK healthcare and daily life but raise concerns over misinformation, deepfakes and trust online, writes Clinton Rogers.

325 new homes could be built near the train station in Crewkerne along with additional train station car parking if plans are approved by Somerset Council.

A road in Yeovil has been closed to allow Wessex Water to carry out emergency water repairs following a “major water main leak” affecting 100 residents.

Somerset volunteer groups urged to apply for the King's Award for Voluntary Service 2025 - UK’s top honour for community work. Nominations open Sept 1–Dec 1.