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Somerset MP hosts flood symposium following Storm Chandra impact
Somerset MP Sarah Dyke hosts Keinton Mandeville flooding symposium after Storm Chandra. Agencies discuss flood risk, climate change, and protection plans.
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QI and Live at the Apollo comedian to bring new show to Bridgwater
Cally Beaton brings her acclaimed show Namaste Motherf*ckers to Bridgwater’s McMillan Theatre on 20 March 2026.
Evri driver replaced after parcel sent to 'incorrect' address
Evri have confirmed that a new driver has been hired for an area in Somerset after a package was delivered to an 'incorrect' address.
Former Yeovil Town captain swapping boots for boxing gloves
The evening, set against the backdrop of the Merseyside derby weekend, will raise money for Children’s Charity Merseyside and Autism Merseyside.
Reward announced in long-running investigation into murdered woman
A reward of £20,000 has been announced for the investigation of a young woman murdered and left by a motorway.
Man dies from heart infection outside Minehead golf club, inquest hears
An inquest has heard how 41-year-old Adam Lee Baker died outside a golf club in Minehead.
Cheddar teenager to run London Marathon for charity and late father
Carys Walsh, 18, from Cheddar, will run the 2026 TCS London Marathon for South Western Ambulance Charity, honouring NHS crews who aided her family.
Somerset Council named finalist in two national awards
Somerset Council is a finalist for two 2026 LGC Awards, recognising fostering recruitment and SEND employment schemes supporting vulnerable young people.
Cosy three-bedroom house in heart of Cheddar on market for £325k
Three-bedroom terraced house for sale in Cheddar, £325,000. Freehold, garage, garden, near Cheddar Gorge and local amenities. Ideal for families.
What's on in South and East Somerset: March 6-12, 2026
Discover top events in Somerset this week: live music in Bruton and Yeovil, Frome’s climate march, Shepton Mallet toy fair, and International Women’s Day talks.
Somerset Council budget approved for 2026/27
Somerset Council's budget for the 2026/27 financial year has been approved by councillors.
Plans for service station at major A303 junction to be demolished for revamp
A plan has been submitted to redevelop a Somerset site at a major A303 junction, including knocking down the existing buildings and car wash.
Everything you need to know about the opening of Rituals Cosmetics in Taunton
A new luxury brand is set to open its new boutique store in Taunton on March 11, here is everything you need to know about it.
Somerset Council Budget 2026 - authority's finances still 'deeply fragile'
Clive Heaphy, the Section 151 Officer for Somerset Council, has warned that the council's finances are still 'deeply fragile' ahead of the 2026/27 financial year.
Rupert Grint's Somerset home to be neighbours with 'nightmare' development
Harry Potter star Rupert Grint's £3.5million home in Somerset is set to be neighbours - with a 'nightmare' development of 2,000 new houses.
Yeovil Town respond with dominant win over Tamworth to move up the table
“It was great to get another win, clean sheet, and that's two out of two in the league”
Somerset Council confirm council tax rise for 2026/27
Somerset Council has confirmed the amount that council tax will increase by for 2026/27 at their annual budget meeting.
Plans to change 'dilapidated' building into nursery at school near Taunton
A planning application has been submitted to change the use of a ‘long disused and dilapidated’ schoolteacher’s house into a nursery for a school near Taunton.