Somerset residents have been granted an extra two weeks to give their views on the new Local Plan, which allocates new housing up to 2045

New primary school will eventually be built within the grounds of Holyrood Academy, with enough space for 210 pupils and a 40-place nursery

Brits are being warned about a parasite that has come to the UK following the return of holidaymakers from destinations such as Mexico

Three-bedroom detached house for sale in Bay Hill, Ilminster for £835,000

Yeovil Community Church café, The GateWay, applies to sell alcohol daily from 11am–11pm. Public can submit objections to Somerset Council by 25 August.

Modern conveniences make life easier but reduce daily physical activity, raising UK obesity and health risks. Simple lifestyle changes boost fitness.

Yeovil MP Adam Dance urges government to prove SEND education reforms will cut teacher workload and bureaucracy in Somerset and across England.

The Somerset Careers Awards 2026 celebrated local employers, educators, and young people for excellence in careers education and employability across Somerset.

NSL will continue to provide Somerset Council with parking enforcement services - but the cost will be going up

Members of Somerset Camera Club have been busy taking pictures which showed the industry of the county.

94 per cent of the 620 residents of Hatch Beauchamp, between Taunton and Ilminster, voted in favour of their new Neighbourhood Plan being adopted

Somerset teenagers heading to university are being urged to book a "life-saving vaccine" at local high street pharmacies before they leave home

Millions more pensioners are paying income tax after frozen thresholds pushed HMRC's take to £29.8bn, while pension tax relief climbed above £60bn.

Motoring experts have warned that trusting a commonly believed speed camera myth is risky and could land you in trouble

That’ll Be The Day, the UK’s top rock and roll theatre show, launches its 2026 autumn tour in Somerset with classic hits, comedy, and live music.

Avon and Somerset PCC Clare Moody visits Somerset Domestic Abuse Service in Yeovil, praising partnership work supporting victims and survivors.

Students in the South West heading to university can now book the Meningitis B vaccine at local pharmacies. Appointments available now.

Somerset Council celebrates digital interns’ achievements, supporting young people with autism and SEN into tech careers via the Digital Futures Project.

Somerset couple urge others to foster as over 650 local children need care. Learn about fostering with Somerset Council and upcoming info sessions.

Yeovil Hospital’s new spinal outpatient clinic, led by consultant Alex Goubran, has seen 300+ patients, boosting local NHS spinal care in South Somerset.

Serious incident is causing major tailbacks on the A303 Ilminster bypass this evening (Friday, July 31)

Delays remain along the M5 northbound in Somerset following an earlier crash between Bridgwater and Taunton.

Neither of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust's two emergency departments has undergone a live evacuation practice exercise for 26 years

Well-known motorhome business near Ilminster has suddenly closed its doors for good after 14 years of operating

Dale James Campbell has been banned for three years after being caught more than three times over the drug-driving limit

Taunton and Wellington MP Gideon Amos was among senior Somerset officials who fielded questions from local residents at a recent housing summit

You can be fined up to £1,000 if you do not tell DVLA about ADHD that affects your ability to drive safely.

With the long summer holidays now stretching on, many parents are facing the annual juggling act of balancing work with childcare.

Blokes Play Blues perform at The Millhouse, Ilminster on Saturday, 1 August. Free entry, food, jam session, bar from 2pm. More events taking place in August.

Somerset residents can view a partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026. Find out UK timings, safe viewing tips, and how to enjoy this rare astronomical event.

Person has been airlifted to hospital with injuries described as life-threatening by police following a crash on the A303 near Chard

Two people have been rescued from their vehicles by the fire service after a serious road traffic collision on the A303

Emergency services are currently responding to a 'serious road traffic collision' on the A303 near Buckland St Mary.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service say July has been its busiest month for emergency calls in a decade, attending over 750 fires so far

Countryside property with 'potential in abundance' has sold after a competitive auction

Somerset motorists have expressed frustration over essential roadworks they say are causing "unnecessary" traffic jams

The Highway Code’s Rule 94 advises against using tinted glasses, lenses, or visors at night or in poor visibility if they limit how well you can see.

In a notice published in the Gazette on July 26, it was confirmed the business had gone into liquidation

Met Office Chard weather forecast: Hot, sunny spells and highs up to 28°C from 29 July–2 August, with strong winds, high UV and pollen levels expected.

Adam Dance MP highlights rising concerns over crime and antisocial behaviour in Yeovil, welcoming new police station but calling for more investment.

Jamie Higgins has appeared in court accused of breaching a restraining order against his former partner.

A motorcyclist has died after a crash with a tipper truck on the A30 Yeovil Road near Crewkerne

Somerset has been listed among several areas in the country officially in drought following a hot and dry Summer, according to the Environment Agency.

The A30 Ilminster and Honiton is partially blocked, and queueing traffic has been reported into Somerset due to a multi-vehicle crash

New 24-hour gym has opened on a Crewkerne trading estate as owners aim to plug what they say was a gap in local fitness provision

A gardening expert has revealed how you can use washing up liquid to revive your dry lawn throughout the summer

Parents are being urged to claim Child Benefit even if they repay it through HMRC, to National Insurance credits and their future State Pension

Rare partial solar eclipse will be in the UK skies next month. Here's how and when you can see it

Unity Beach resort in Brean, Somerset, unveils £11m lido, water park, new pub, arcade and family activities, boosting UK holiday accommodation options.

Horton Cross Nursing Home in Ilminster held a successful summer fête, with MP Adam Dance attending. Funds raised will support residents’ activities and care.