A small, stubborn minority of dog owners seem to think the rules don’t apply to them, or to their pooches.

Louis Skupien was left "completely surprised" after a package arrived at his home following a podcast episode recording with Gen Thomas A Bussiere.

Written by South Petherton-based consultant Claudia D Thompson, the book aims to address the lack of engagement in the workplace.

I will continue to dedicate myself to ensuring Avon and Somerset is a place where people feel supported, protected, and heard.

You only need to have a look at comments on social media to understand why Pride month is still needed.

Last week I spoke about climbing Glastonbury Tor, writes Pete Richards.

Rafina O'Brien is using her platform to advocate for oral health, support charitable causes, and highlight the Somerset community.

A bar and grill in Yeovil will be closed for the foreseeable after having a “devastating fire” which resulted in damage to the kitchen and upstairs seating area.

Emery Newsagent, at 6 Holyrood Street, Chard, has changed hands after the previous owners ran it for over 40 years.

He said farmers are already under pressure from the cost-of-living crisis, underinvestment, and trade agreements.

The weather is expected to remain changeable, so people are advised to keep an eye on the forecast for any updates.

The Always Elton Tribute Night will take place on Saturday, June 14, at Holyrood Academy from 6pm to 11pm.

Her performances blend music with personal storytelling and open discussions on identity, mental health, and visibility for young queer students.

Long-running Chard roadworks will not be finished before the town’s annual carnival after additional problems were discovered.

Knife crime in the Avon and Somerset area has gone up by over 18 per cent in five years, a new survey has found. 

Somerset Council has warned of travel disruption ahead of thunderstorms forecast in the region.  

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for parts of Somerset and Devon set to come into effect tomorrow morning.

I mean, enough already. So much doom and gloom and no doubt the world can be a sorry place.

The A30 Sherborne Road, Yeovil is partially blocked with queueing traffic and severe delays reported both ways near St Michael's Avenue.

Having previously abseiled at 70, and again at 80, Mr Arnold was determined to complete another at 90.

Somerset Council permission has been sought for the erection of up to 252 dwellings after initial outline plans were granted after appeal in 2024.

The Chard public toilets near Sainsbury’s will remain closed indefinitely as the Somerset Council admits they were shut due to a “financial emergency.”

News that winter fuel payments will return for nine million pensioners has been warmly received by campaigners.

A student officer who took on other paid jobs without permission while suspended or off sick has been found to have committed gross misconduct.

M&S has revealed when its online shopping service will be operational again after it was shut down in April due to a cyber attack.

Almost 826,000 UK families shared £632.2 million in HMRC top-ups towards their childcare bills with Tax-Free Childcare last year. Now, the government is urging more working families to sign up - and give their summer plans a financial boost.

A group of volunteers from a local riding group were presented with an award by Princess Anne for their commitment to helping the disabled community.

Ilminster Town Council have announced the winners of the 2025 scarecrow competition.

A woman has been charged with carrying out burglaries in south Somerset over the weekend. 

A MAN from Chard has been jailed for 12 years for indecent assault.

Ilminster Midsummer Experience 2025 was a success, bringing many visitors to browse the unique products on offer despite adverse weather conditions.

A former police officer who deliberately held down keys on his laptop to make it appear as if he was working when he wasn’t, has been barred from policing.

If you've got some old coins, you might wonder if cleaning them will help them look newer and more appealling - here's the Royal Mint's advice.

Fire crews responded to a large van that set on fire in Stoke-sub-Hamdon, which was carrying petrol at the time and resulted in an “explosion”.

Some nine million pensioners in England and Wales will receive the winter fuel payment this winter, with only those on over £35,000 missing out.

One pilot-approved viral hack that uses an AirTag to help avoid lost luggage could in fact have the opposite effect

The Brit Awards are to be held in Manchester for the first time in the history of the ceremony, it has been announced.

This former schoolhouse occupies a central position in the popular village of Broadway, which with the village of Horton.

How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to see how many correct answers you can get.

Here is what is known about the new Covid NB.1.8.1 variant from cases in the UK, symptoms, what the World Health Organisation has said and more.

The famous Kew Gardens 50p was recently knocked off the top spot of rarest 50p coins in the UK when the Royal Mint released the Atlantic Salmon coin

Pupils at the school received the books, filled with their own stories and drawings, as part of a storytelling project led by the Summerset Storytellers.

A concerned Ilminster resident has reported vandalism as flowers planted near the park have been ripped out of their pots and thrown onto the road.

Ilminster's newest Premier off-license convenience store has opened two days early, on time for the 2025 Ilminster Midsummer Experience.

This period cottage sits in a tucked away position in the favoured old part of Tatworth village and is two miles away from Chard.

Gallery of pictures from the Somerset Camera Club as they were tasked with showcasing architecture in Somerset

A MAN who was seen by police in a drunken state in a Glastonbury car park was spotted shortly afterwards at the wheel of his car.

Significant delays have been reported on the A358 Southbound between Ruishton and Southfields roundabout with further delays reported on the A303 Westbound.

The project invites people of all ages and experience levels to record sightings of wildlife in gardens, parks, and community green spaces.

Two men have been convicted of the murder of a Yeovil man they mistakenly believed to be a convicted paedophile.