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Glastonbury Festival's nearest train station set for significant upgrade
The work aims to make the site more accessible
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'Iconic' UK club brand returning to hometown Taunton after more than 20 years
An “iconic” UK club brand with Somerset roots is returning to Taunton, where its story first started, after more than 20 years.
Hydro Harriers compete in parkruns despite Longrun Meadow flooding
Hydro Harriers runners tackled parkruns in Minehead, Weston-super-Mare, and Haldon Forest after Longrun Meadow flooding disrupted their usual 5km event.
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Calls made for greater support of hospitality sector in Taunton and Wellington
FRESH calls are being made for greater support for pubs, hotels, and leisure venues in Taunton and Wellington after discussions with local businesses.
Nearest station to Glastonbury Festival site could be made more accessible
Efforts to make the nearest railway station to the Glastonbury Festival site more accessible have taken a step forward - but much more needs to be done.
Plans to repurpose 19th-century pub in Wells refused
Plans to repurpose a 19th-century pub in Wells have been refused after several objections.
Somerset Council confirm thousands of 'defects' to roads
THOUSANDS of 'road defects' have been identified as in need of repair following damage caused by adverse weather conditions.
Award-winning art gallery moving near Taunton after 30 years of trading
An award-winning South Somerset art gallery and framing business will be moving near Taunton in the summer after 30 years of trading.
Wincanton school unveils 'hands-on' learning programme
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School launches a new hands-on curriculum, blending immersive trips, creative learning, and community links.
Major Somerset A-road to be closed for four days
A major Somerset A-road is set to be closed for four days this month.
More children to be cared for at refurbished nursery
UK Hydrographic Office expands Mini Mariners nursery in Taunton, increasing places for local families.
Roadworks on busy area in Williton 'progressing well'
Phased roadworks to upgrade gas pipes in a busy area in West Somerset are 'progressing well'.
Residents express 'no confidence' in Somerset Council's planning decisions
Somerset Communities Raging Against Poor Planning (SCRAPP)'s inaugural meeting brought together 50 representatives from 22 different areas
Chance of flooding as Met Office issues rain warning
The Met Office has warned of a "small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded", as they have issued a new rain warning for Somerset.
Independent Somerset MP further arrested over alleged sex offences
An independent MP in Somerset has been further arrested on suspicion of rape, sexual assault, voyeurism and upskirting, it is understood.
New vaccination that could keep people out of hospital this winter
Somerset people aged over 75 are being offered a little-known vaccination that could keep them out of hospital this winter.
More than 1,600 sites being considered for new Somerset homes
Somerset's new Local Plan is slowly taking shape, with Somerset Council currently assessing hundreds of proposed sites ahead of public consultation
No funding to reopen key Yeovil rat run five years after closure
The route was blocked by a landslide
28 new homes near Yeovil approved for fourth time after nine-year fight
It's taken nine years to get over the line
Yeovil Town dominant as they book their place in FA Trophy quarters
The Glovers stepped over a potential banana skin against an in-form Telford side