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Two vehicles 'completely destroyed' and property damaged after morning blaze
Two vehicles were “completely destroyed by fire” in Wells this morning, despite the best efforts of firefighters.
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Empty TGJones shelves at Somerset store on its final day
A TGJones store in Somerset has been left with barely anything on the shelves ahead of a permanent closure this month.
Five regeneration projects which will change Somerset in 2026
Millions will be spent on the schemes
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The best pictures we have received from Somerset's first snow day of 2026
The first snow of the new year has fallen across Somerset following multiple Met Office weather warnings being issued since January 1.
Two Somerset GP surgeries to expand as part of £102m NHS funding boost
16 Somerset GP surgeries will share £102m of NHS funding to allow their premises to expand - and work on two sites will begin very soon
Office for Nuclear Regulation identifies 'safety shortfalls' at Hinkley Point C
The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has served a fire enforcement notice after identifying “significant fire safety shortfalls” at Hinkley Point C.
5 regeneration projects which will change Somerset in 2026
Five major projects, backed by central government funding, will see exciting changes coming to Somerset over the next 12 months
Queens Arms near Taunton provide update at 'difficult time' for pubs
The owners of a Somerset pub near Taunton have spoken out on how they are doing in a "difficult time" for the pub industry and have revealed big plans.
Bird flu surveillance zone remains in place on Somerset Levels
Defra and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has issued an updated protection zone and surveillance zone following the recent outbreak
Woman hospitalised following four-vehicle crash which left her trapped
A woman was hospitalised following a four-vehicle crash near Yeovil, which left her trapped inside her car.
Air ambulance bid to purchase second helicopter with Somerset links
An initiative to raise £10 million to buy an emergency helicopter to save more lives across Somerset is nearing its target.
Woman hospitalised with 'life-changing' injuries after crash near Thornfalcon
Avon and Somerset Police have issued a witness appeal after a crash on the A358 between Ilminster and Taunton left a woman hospitalised.
Police hunting for convicted murderer who beat grandfather to death with a brick
A convicted murderer who beat a grandfather to death with a brick remains at large after absconding from prison on New Year's Day with two other inmates.
Taunton fire crews rescue person from vehicle after A358 crash near Thornfalcon
A crash on the A358 between Ilminster and Taunton left a person trapped inside their vehicle and resulted in seven casualties.
Yeovil Town worthy winners as 2026 starts with victory
“We were pretty worthy winners,” Yeovil Town boss Billy Rowley claimed after his side began 2026 with a 3-1 victory over Braintree Town at Huish Park.
Multiple Somerset fire crews respond to early morning property blaze
Fire crews from multiple Somerset fire stations were called to extinguish a blaze in a wall cavity in the living room of a domestic property in Lovington.
Met Office issues new ice and snow warning covering Somerset and North Somerset
The Met Office has issued a new yellow ice and snow warning, covering Somerset and North Somerset.
Somerset venue issues statement after incident at event left four hospitalised
Four people were hospitalised after a New Year’s Eve party in Glastonbury, leading to emergency services being called and an arrest being made.
Death notices and funeral announcements from Somerset area this week
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Yeovil Town end winless run and start 2026 with victory over Braintree
Glovers win 3-1 to kick off the year with three points