Adam Dance MP launches Bill for universal dyslexia screening and better teacher training in UK primary schools to support neurodivergent pupils.

Herefordshire, UK. August 28th 2025 - As August draws to a close, a familiar rhythm returns to British orchards, with the start of the cider apple harvest.

A Somerset tourist, from near Yeovil, who was stuck in Greece on a ventilator with a £14,000 hospital bill after a holiday insurance mistake has died.

An office building in Crewkerne could be converted into a residential dwelling space if Somerset Council approves a new planning application.

This four-bedroom detached property occupies a prime position in Ilminster within a level walking distance of the town centre.

Blackberries are a superfood, but are they safe to eat?

Poundland has confirmed 60% of items will be £1 as it returns to simple grocery pricing across all its UK stores, after avoiding administration.

The Ford models are the first to offer the maximum savings available, with 28 electric vehicles (EVs) now eligible for grants of either £3,750 or £1,500.

This classic 1950s detached family home sits in a small, well-established cul-de-sac on the southern outskirts of Chard.

Gallery of photographs from Somerset Camera Club

Urgent works are currently being carried out to fix a water leak in Yeovil today (August 29). 

Crewkerne Charter Fair & Sunday Street Market returns September 5–7 2025. Enjoy Edward Danter’s Funfair, stalls, local traders & family-friendly events.

Landmarks including Glastonbury Tor and Wookey Hole will light up yellow and green for Air Ambulance Week 2025, with extra support from St James Church Yeovil.

Rare 1912 Rudge Multi 500cc motorcycle to be auctioned at Charterhouse, Haynes Motor Museum, 9 October. Classic motorbike expected to fetch £20,000–£25,000.

Yeovil Literary Festival 2025 returns October 17–27 with top UK authors, speakers, and family events. See Sebastian Faulks, Sir Michael Palin, Michael Morpurgo and more.

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A new space to “celebrate the deceased” could open in Yeovil after plans have been submitted for Somerset Council approval.

A new wine bar, themed with a "vintage European" feel that opened in Ilminster in June has been met with a positive response from the community.

A new Assistant Chief Constable has been appointed for Avon and Somerset Police.

A TAUNTON man who downloaded over 50 pornographic pictures of children and also accessed extreme pornography showing humans having sex with worms and centipedes is to be sentenced on Friday (August 28).

In his latest column, Coach Pete talks about why we find exercise so difficult

Discover Land of the Summer People art exhibition in South Petherton, Somerset, showcasing local female artists at the White Barn, August 30-September 6.

Met Office Chard weather forecast: Changeable conditions with sunny intervals, heavy rain, and showers from 27-31 August. Highs of 21°C, UV index varies.

Rare 1934 Jensen Wolseley Hornet Special, owned by RAF officer for 64 years, set for auction at Charterhouse, Haynes Motor Museum, 23 October 2025.

Andy Webb to row 100km at LIFT Gym Crewkerne on 29 November to raise funds for Chard Community Hub. Support local charity, food support and community care.

A popular bakery in Chard has closed its doors permanently with the nearest branch now located in Crewkerne.

A new study has revealed that trust in local media has grown significantly over the past year.

Martin Lewis says customers can save around 15% by switching and fixing, and has shared his advice on finding the best deals for gas and electricity bills.

Boots customers are being warned about a 12-month expiry rule that could see them lose all their Advantage Card points.

Sir Ed Davey visited Warren's Farm Shop in Somerset along with Tessa Munt MP to emphasise the importance of British farming.

Two people have been hospitalised in Taunton Musgrove Park Hospital after a crash on the A303.

Fire crews from eight stations extinguished a Spar shop on fire in a village near Bridgwater which left the building 100 per cent destroyed.

The Somerset Rivers Authority (SRA) has called on the Environment Agency (EA) to "reinstate full maintenance" of Somerset's rivers following reports of planned cutbacks.

A Crewkerne-born man who launched a new taxi service operating in Ilminster, has expanded his business.

Yeovil's new Costcutter, based in a previous YMCA premises, has officially opened its doors to the community.

A Chard business has voiced its concerns as eight-weeks of ongoing upgrade works continue.

A teenager has been arrested after a man, in his 40s, was found with “significant injuries” in Yeovil.

Household energy bills are predicted to rise by around 1% in October despite a drop in wholesale costs for suppliers, as experts are warning "many families simply won’t be able to afford to heat their homes".

This is how to claim compensation from either the council or your car insurance for damage caused by potholes on UK roads

Food prices have risen at their fastest pace for 18 months amid surges in the cost of chocolate, butter and eggs, latest figures show.

Two charities based at the Boden Centre in Chard have been busy providing support to the local community this year.

This attractive, detached chalet-style bungalow occupies an elevated position in the small and sought-after hamlet of Chardleigh Green.

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust’s bariatric surgery at Musgrove Park Hospital re-accredited as an international centre of excellence by Surgical Review Corporation.

NHS bosses in Somerset have been accused of "putting the chicken before the egg" when it comes to possible closures of community hospital beds.

National Highways has no plan to upgrade one of the busiest junctions on the A303 in Somerset.

This handsome Georgian townhouse occupies a substantial plot of just under half an acre in an elevated position on the edge of Ilminster.

Somerset Camera Club members capture breathtaking sunrise and sunset photos at Ham Wall, Burnham-on-Sea, and Bridgwater. Join via Facebook for details.

These are the planned opening hours at Tesco, Lidl, Asda, Aldi and other major UK supermarkets this Bank Holiday weekend

The rare Royal Mint 50p coin has previously been sold for more than 8,000 times its face value on online auction site eBay.

Waitrose, Lidl, Tesco, Farmfoods and other UK supermarkets have issued recall warnings to shoppers, with the FSA saying "do not eat"