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Somerset's road network 'among the best maintained in the UK', says government
Somerset Council has scored highly in the Department for Transport's new scoring system for road maintenance
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Yeovil Town make double transfer swoop but striker departs
Joy Mukena and Troy Perrett have arrived - but Andrew Oluwabori has returned to Exeter City
Yeovil MP demands government action with 3,300 Leonardo jobs at risk
Leonardo has warned it could close down its Somerset operations
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Taunton man running marathon for autism charity supporting his younger brother
A Taunton man has chosen to take on the TCS London Marathon in aid of an autism charity that is “close to his heart”.
Somerset one of the highest areas for teen drug treatment in England
Statistics released by the BBC Shared Data Unit show that teen drug treatment in Somerset is among the highest in England.
Thousands of local jobs at risk at Leonardo as helicopter factory could close without Government intervention
"We really are at the last mile"
Police close road near Yeovil Junction station following early morning crash
Police closed off a road near Yeovil Junction railway station, following a crash earlier this morning involving a van that ended up on on its side.
Property 'severely damaged' after blaze started in the kitchen
A house in Taunton obtained 'severe' smoke and fire damage after a blaze started in the kitchen of the property.
Four months of roadworks begin on A39 near Clarks Village shopping centre
The work will go on well into spring
Jed Ward penalty saving hero again as Yeovil Town through in FA Trophy
Ten man Glovers knock out Alvechurch to reach last 16
Loved Taunton restaurant wins prestigious international award
A ‘much-loved’ restaurant in Taunton has won a prestigious international award for serving the best authentic South Indian vegan cuisine in the South West.
A look at the historic locomotives at West Somerset Railway
Over the last 12 months, the West Somerset Railway welcomed a wide range of historic steam locomotives.
Somerset Council issues new year call for community volunteers
Somerset Council urges residents to volunteer in 2026. Explore roles supporting youth, the environment, libraries, and communities across Somerset.
Hollywood film partially set in Somerset nominated for BAFTA
28 Years Later, a Hollywood film that was partially set in Somerset, has been nominated for one of the biggest awards in film.
Somerset village pub officially reopened thanks to community
A Somerset village pub has been officially reopened by a group of locals who used to drink there.
Top five restaurants named the best in Somerset to add to your 2026 bucket list
Now that 2026 is well underway, here are some restaurants in Somerset, named the best in the Trencherman’s Guide to add to your New Year’s bucket list.
Somerset primary students put on performance at school concert
Pupils at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School wowed families with a Rocksteady concert, showcasing teamwork, music skills and confidence in live performance.
Lib Dem MPs call for fairer future funding for Somerset Council
Somerset’s six Lib Dem MPs urge government to review council funding, warning the £252m settlement fails to cover rising costs for rural, ageing communities.
Appeal to support older Somerset residents through winter reaches halfway mark
The Surviving Winter Appeal by Somerset Community Foundation has raised £50,000 to help older people in Somerset with heating costs and fuel poverty support.
Everything we know so far about Somerset Council's 2026 budget
Somerset Council must legally let its annual budget by March 11 - and between now and then, many difficult decisions will have to be taken