Exeter’s EMS Waste Services Ltd seeks operating licence for 10 lorries at Lufton Trading Estate, Yeovil. Public comments to Traffic Commissioner by 1 Jan 2026.

Somerset Business Awards 2026 shortlist revealed: top companies, charities and individuals recognised by Somerset Chamber of Commerce. Final in March.

WATCH CIO is inviting local businesses to support the next phase of its “much-loved” Thursday Project, as demand rises and statutory funding decreases.

Following Marks & Spencer (M&S) naming Ilminster as a potential new location for a store, we have asked residents and business owners to share their thoughts.

The potential presence of glass in the 700ml bottles of Disaronno Originale make it “unsafe to drink” according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA)

Great British Railways unveils new branding, logo and livery at London Bridge as Railways Bill progresses to nationalise UK trains and reform passenger service.

Yeovil MP Adam Dance backs the Farm First scheme to boost UK food security, support young farmers, tackle food poverty, and strengthen British agriculture.

Clinton Rogers reflects on the rise of smart home technology, from video doorbells to remote heating, and questions if such tech truly improves our lives.

Somerset women win at 2025 West Country Women Awards in Plymouth. Clare Farthing honoured for empowering introverted women entrepreneurs and business leaders.

Auditors have warned Somerset Council that it needs to move faster with organisational changes to avoid effective bankruptcy

After "health hazard" complaints were issued by residents in Chard about overflowing dog poo bins near a children’s play area, the bins have been removed.

Protesters gathered outside of Hinkley Point C with a giant, cold turkey to highlight a claim made by EDF in 2006.

Adam Dance MP urges more government support for UK small businesses, calling for business rates reform, VAT cuts for hospitality, and stronger high streets.

Grade II listed Georgian four-bedroom house for sale in Ilminster town centre at £500,000. Features period details, south-facing garden, and countryside views.

Chard weather forecast: Rain and sunny spells from 10–14 December, highs of 13°C, lows of 4°C. Cloudy periods, showers and gusty winds up to 33mph expected.

Five-bedroom period home for sale in Culverhayes, Chard, with guide price £550,000. Spacious plot, double garage, listed by Greenslade Taylor Hunt.

Chard Town Council have been alerted of an imminent road closure starting on the morning of Thursday, December 11.

The Digital Slinky service has completed 10,000 journeys since launching in May 2024 - and will soon benefit from a brand new fleet of minibuses

Somerset Council are urging people to drive with caution as, following Storm Bram, flooding remains, with roads closed today due to flooding.

Controversial changes to Yeovil Hospital's stroke services will take effect in the spring of 2026, with more patients being sent to Taunton or Dorchester

The government pledges £245.9m to boost South West bus services. Funding aims for lower fares, more reliable journeys, and improved public transport.

Discover South Somerset events, including NT Live: Inter Alia with Rosamund Pike, Beauty and the Beast panto, Yeovil Town FA Trophy, and festive concerts.

Enjoy Merriott Christmas Craft Market at Village Hall, 14 December. Free entry, local handmade gifts, live entertainment, and festive family fun in Somerset.

Bradfords Building Supplies partners with Children’s Hospice South West to raise vital funds for children’s hospice care through fundraising events.

As Storm Bram hit the South West, multiple parts of South Somerset experienced flooding and disruption.

AA Road Traffic News is reporting queuing traffic due to a crash on the A30 in West Coker The road is partially blocked due to a high impact crash

The Local Government Boundary Commission for England has reopened its consultation - but Somerset Council won't be adding any further submissions

A farmer, who runs Somerset Reindeer Ranch may be forced to euthanise her reindeer after Somerset Council ruled they are “dangerous wild animals”.

Disruption and travel delays have been reported across South Somerset as Storm Bram hits, with multiple flood warnings issued and a yellow rain warning in place.

Multiple red flood warnings and amber alerts have been issued across Somerset and North Somerset after a yellow rain warning was issued as Storm Bram hits.

A group of South Somerset residents are pushing to get the Government to invest in the Crewkerne line

THIS year we are supporting St Margaret's Hospice and their Light up a Life campaign - and we've spoken to some well-known faces in Somerset, who have shared why it is so important to support the appeal this Christmas.

Chard Churches Together held an event at Chard Beacon on the evening of Saturday, December 6, to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.

A woman has been hospitalised with “life-threatening” injuries following a two-vehicle collision near Ilminster on Friday, leading to a police witness appeal.

62 arrests have been made in seven days following the new Avon and Somerset Police Christmas drink/drug driving campaign, showing an increase since last year.

A group of people in Yeovil have banded together to transform their houses into a Christmas light display inspired by a famous Christmas movie.

A yellow Met Office warning for rain has been issued over the next two days across Somerset and North Somerset, with flooding and travel disruption expected.

George Reid from Yeovil lost 6.5 stone with MAN v FAT Football, a UK-wide men’s weight loss and football club supporting healthier lifestyles and community.

The RSPCA urgently appeals for volunteers in Somerset to foster rescued cats as catteries reach capacity. Help give cats a home; all costs covered.

Somerset Council postpones Sunday parking charges after public opposition and committee review. County-wide parking policy to be developed by 2026.

Dogs Trust delivers over 2,400 Christmas parcels to homeless dog owners across the UK, supporting people and pets with gifts, care and vital services.

Ilminster Town Council have announced the revised waste collection days over the Christmas period.

Nearly six years after plans were first put forward, Dairygold Co-operative Society Ltd. has dropped plans to redevelop the former Horlicks site.

Members of Somerset Camera Club capture pictures of the county preparing for Christmas

In a move towards sustainability, Somerset is updating its refuse fleet with modern, eco-friendlier recycling vehicles.

NSPCC poll reveals 75 per cent of South West adults fear increased child abuse and domestic violence at Christmas. Childline urges vigilance and support.

Yeovil Hospital's maternity unit is expected to reopen on April 21, 2026 - but senior NHS staff can't confirm whether it will open all at once or in stages

The Poundland store on Yeovil High Street is set to shut in 2026, as part of the high-street retail chain's closure programme.

The first patient of the new NHS dentist practice in Chard has said it has been “amazing”, allowing her to get treatment for the first time in seven years.

The newest NHS dental practice in Somerset has officially opened its doors and saw its first ever patients this week.