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Much-loved daughter, 17, among this week's Somerset funeral notices
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Somerset international photojournalist recognised in King's Birthday honours list
Other recognisable figures include broadcaster and documentary maker Charlotte Webster, alongside community sport advocate Mel Bound, who founded This Woman Runs
Yeovil Town add trio of new signings as squad gets stronger
Three new players have been added to the Glovers squad
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New shop opens in Lisieux Way Taunton - with team excited to join the community
A new shop has opened its doors in Lisieux Way, Taunton, with the team excited to join the community.
Six arrested in Somerset village and stolen vehicles seized
A raid was carried out at a commercial site
Somerset MPs demand more government funding for rural pharmacies
'Our pharmacies in rural areas are expected to do more and more with little extra help'
New show filmed in Taunton garage picked up by US streaming service
A Homemade TV show filmed in a garage in Taunton has been picked up by a major US streaming service.
Global brand founded in Somerset gives back to county of birth
Mulberry’s Somerset Community Fund, managed by Somerset Community Foundation, has invested over £76,000 in grants supporting local charities and care leavers.
Exhibition celebrating Walter Bagehot's life to go on display in Langport
Discover the Walter Bagehot exhibition in Langport, 4–5 July. Explore original artwork, rare images, and the legacy of this renowned British thinker.
New rural health hub opens at livestock market in Exmoor
New Exmoor Rural Health Hub at Wheddon Cross offers Somerset farmers NHS nurse-led clinics for physical and mental health, improving rural healthcare access.
What's on in South and East Somerset: June 12-18, 2026
Discover top Somerset events this June, including Vernon Kay and Maxïmo Park in Frome, an antiques fair, Wells soup lunch, and The Cat in the Hat in Yeovil.
Country home with links to the Rees-Mogg family listed for almost £2m
Grade II-listed Georgian rectory for sale in Hinton Blewett, Somerset, linked to the Rees-Mogg family. Eight bedrooms, indoor pool, £1.99m via ByDesign Homes.
Clarks Village extends opening hours for shops and restaurants with free parking
Clarks Village is extending its opening hours, allowing visitors more time to shop and dine at the Somerset outlet village, with free parking available.
£30,000 secured for upgrades on popular rural Somerset cycle route
Improvements have been made to the Strawberry Line multi-user path through the Mendip Hills, making it easier to explore the local landscape
Somerset Council's income from parking fines doubles in five years
A Freedom of Information request has revealed a sharp rise in the number of penalty charge notices and the resulting fines since the pandemic
Special needs provision to be expanded at four Somerset schools
Central government has provided £9.3m to deliver additional school places for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
Two arrested and released on bail after reported fight in Glastonbury town centre
Two men have been arrested following reports of a fight in Glastonbury town centre.
No funding for vital study to reconnect West Somerset Railway to mainline trains
The government has not provided £137,000 of funding needs for a study on reconnecting the West Somerset Railway to mainline GWR services
Yeovil Town's week of signings continue as new striker joins
Stephen Walker has signed from Scarborough Athletic on a two-year deal
Summer holidays closure of key route over Somerset Levels scaled back
The A361 through Burrowbridge was originally going to be closed for the entire summer holidays - but Somerset Council has had a change of heart