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Somerset Council to spend £2.3m on 14 new gritter lorries
To ensure major transport routes across Somerset remain open in the face of ice and snow.
Somerset carnival dates and times confirmed for 2026
Every date and time for each carnival procession in Somerset has been confirmed.
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Here are some of the latest Somerset offenders in magistrates court
Here are the latest Taunton and wider Somerset offenders who have appeared in Taunton, North Somerset and Yeovil Magistrates’ Courts.
Two men charged with robbing elderly woman in Taunton
Two men have been jointly charged with the robbery of a woman in her sixties, which happened on a street in Taunton on Monday, April 27.
Nearly 80 new homes planned near Somerset secondary school
Of the 77 homes planned within the site, 27 will be affordable
Birdsong in Somerset making spring mornings extra special
Experience Somerset’s spectacular dawn chorus as birdsong peaks for International Dawn Chorus Day. RSPB hosts events to celebrate this unique wildlife event.
World-class musicians bring classical music to the West Country
The Maestro Series, now in its second season, is returning to Wells with a monthly programme of concerts and educational masterclasses.
Family of Somerset cyclist donates to signpost fund in his memory
Somerset cycling advocate Mike Ginger honoured with family donation to CPRE Somerset’s fingerpost fund, supporting restoration of historic road signs.
Vaccinations to be offered to Somerset children during home visits
Somerset launches pilot offering childhood vaccinations at home via health visitors, aiming to boost immunisation rates and improve NHS access for families.
Film showings at Wincanton's Plaza Cinema: May 1-7, 2026
The Plaza Cinema Wincanton screens The Devil Wears Prada 2, Michael (with subtitled show), Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and The Sheep Detectives, 1–7 May.
Former Taunton MP to open her garden to public for charity
Former Taunton MP Rebecca Pow to open her Somerset garden for Stoke St Mary’s charity open gardens on Somerset Day, supporting the NGS and village church.
Taunton and Bridgwater fire crews tackle barn blaze in Creech St Michael
Taunton and Bridgwater fire crews were called to extinguish a property fire in Creech St Michael.
National Highways provides update on M5 closure near Taunton
National Highways has provided an update on a full M5 closure, which will affect drivers in Somerset this week.
Spring celebration planned to raise funds for West Somerset church
St George’s Church in Dunster hosts a spring celebration on 2 May to raise funds for repairs to its bells and clock tower. Free entry, donations welcome.
New Domino's opens in Somerset village near secondary school with queues spotted
A new Domino’s store has opened in a Somerset village, with queues spotted outside the premises on opening day.
Nearly 80 new homes planned near Somerset secondary school
Wyke Farms is seeking to deliver up to 77 new homes near Ansford Academy - as it prepares to sell off a separate development site near the local station
Ram from Somerset plays character in film with Hugh Jackman and Emma Thompson
A new film starring Hugh Jackman and Emma Thompson will also feature a main cast member from Somerset, with four legs.
Taunton Together Festival will return in September this year with new theme
Taunton's free annual festival, Taunton Together will return this September with a new theme to ‘bring the town centre to life’.
New plans revealed for Co-op store in Somerset village
New plans have been revealed for a convenience store in a Somerset village near Taunton.