Government funding secured to boost Somerset flood resilience after Storm Chandra. Investment aims to protect communities and improve infrastructure.

Eight-bedroom period home for sale in Yeovil on Ilchester Road. Pickett Witch House, £600,000 via Greenslade Taylor Hunt. Spacious, versatile, freehold.

Ferne Animal Sanctuary in Chard unveils four new murals created with Yeovil College students, celebrating rescued animals and nearly 85 years of care

Work begins on Goldwell Farm, Crewkerne, delivering 67 affordable homes with Abri and Allison Homes South West

Yeovil aviation legend Lance Brice, former Leonardo employee and Spitfire craftsman, celebrates 100th birthday, honoured for shaping UK aircraft history.

A teenager who is on trial for the death of Aria Thorpe said he was ‘upset’ about ‘the fact [he had] taken her life’ in a police interview, a court heard.

Michael O'Leary called changes to air passenger rights "gobbledygook" and "bureaucratic bunkum" in a statement

The UK Health Security Agency has issued yellow heat health alerts for several parts of the UK

Detective Inspector Andrew Greaves was cleared of misconduct and unwanted sexual behaviour towards a junior colleague

Yeovil and South Somerset pharmacies face rising demand and costs, warns Adam Dance MP. Calls for increased NHS funding to protect rural healthcare access.

Union Street and Middle Street in Yeovil will close on June 24 for Openreach cabling works, Somerset Council confirms

Met Office Chard weather forecast: 17–21 June brings overcast skies, sunny intervals, highs of 20–25°C, gusty winds, and high UV and pollen levels.

A Yeovil Without footpath between Lyde Road and Fairmead Road will close for Openreach works on 24 June, 9.30am–3.30pm, Somerset Council confirms.

Reservoir Road, Chard, will close on 24 June for Openreach pole replacement works by Barr Engineering. Somerset Council advises a 10-hour diversion.

Four-bedroom detached house for sale on Bay Hill, Ilminster for £825,000. Chain-free, natural stone build, double garage, gardens, and countryside views.

Spanish guitarist Iago Banet brings his acclaimed fingerstyle guitar mastery to The David Hall, South Petherton, on 25 July as part of his UK tour.

Five-bedroom detached house for sale on Forton Road, Chard, £675,000. Features large garden, double garage, spacious kitchen, EPC C. Tarr Residential

The mother of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe has described the final hours with her daughter before her death.

VIP ticketholders at Weston-super-Mare’s Summer Fest at the Beach have been refused refunds after parts of the VIP area closed during bad weather

Somerset Council’s children’s services have been downgraded in a new report, which warned children are living in "unlawful, unregistered children’s homes"

Ryan Lampert has been charged in connection with a collision which seriously injured two people in Martock

A teenager on trial for causing the death of Aria Thorpe was ‘shaking’ and told young people he was a ‘murderer’, the court heard.

Former Top Gear and Grand Tour host Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of cancer

The 2026 Pride of Somerset Youth Awards at McMillan Theatre honoured young achievers for courage, kindness, and community impact across Somerset.

London Camera Exchange Photo Show 2026 comes to Haynes Motor Museum on 12 Sept, featuring top camera brands, workshops, seminars, and exclusive deals.

Discover South Somerset events this week, including live music, jazz, charity concerts, and family shows in Yeovil, Chard, Crewkerne, Ilminster, and more.

A Chard man has been jailed for committing multiple burglaries in South Somerset.

Mother wept in court as she described coming downstairs to find four-week-old Atticus Bartlett 'floppy and grey in colour'.

Rural flooding action group has welcomed a £50m government as a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" to protect Somerset communities

A family friend who found nine-year-old Aria Thorpe just after she was killed said the house was ‘eerie’, ‘cold’ and ‘everything was silent’ when he arrived.

Police and councils across Somerset unite to tackle domestic abuse during the FIFA World Cup

Visitors and stallholders alike praised the atmosphere, with around 300 classic cars on show at the event at the Recreation Ground on Canal Way, held from Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14.

Tilia Homes is "anxious" to begin work at the Maple Grove site in Crewkerne - and is seeking to alter the legal agreements regarding a nearby footpath

Energy bills are forecast to rise by 13% from July, but experts say three simple changes could save households up to £433 a year

Enjoy Day Out With Thomas at East Somerset Railway. Family event with train rides, Thomas & Friends activities, live shows, and exclusive merchandise.

Simon Orchard was more than three and a half times the drink-drive limit when he collided with stationary traffic

Avon and Somerset Police will carry out enhanced patrols and roadside checks during England’s FIFA World Cup matches

A teenage boy Googled 'What happens if you kill' minutes after stabbing a nine-year-old girl to death, a court heard.

Dedicated and much-loved science technician at Holyrood Academy in Chard is retiring after 33 years, marking the end of an era

Record crowds attended the 2026 Ilminster Literary Festival, featuring Minette Walters, Sir Jeremy Hunt and more. Talks, readings, and community events.

A man has died in a collision on the A358 near Ilminster.

The A358 is closed both ways from A303 (Southfields roundabout) to Ashill turn-off, and slow traffic has been reported due to a crash.

Discover the benefits of 'exercise snacks' - short bursts of activity for busy Britons. Learn how mini workouts can boost fitness without gym time or equipment.

Somerset gardeners warned by BPCA to watch for summer pests like rats, wasps, and mosquitoes. Tips for pest prevention, wildlife safety, and garden hygiene.

A pub near Ilminster has undertaken a ‘major expansion project’, opening new rooms, a sustainable market garden, and holiday lets.

Gallery of pictures showing of Somerset's wonderful trees and woodlands

Yeovil MP Adam Dance secures Parliament debate on NHS dentistry crisis, calling for urgent reform, clearer government timelines and improved dental care access.

Ilminster filmmaker Louis Skupien’s new Challenger 2 tank documentary, made with the British Army and Royal Wessex Yeomanry, gains strong UK YouTube interest.

Castle Primary School pupils from Stoke-sub-Hamdon enjoyed a memorable tag rugby tournament and stadium tour at Twickenham, the home of English rugby.

Ilminster Youth Theatre stars in the premiere of Nell! The Musical at Charlton House, celebrating Nell Gwyn and Charles II. Performing June 26–27.