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Somerset couple's cabin home burns down days before they were due to move in
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Somerset's latest death and funeral notices as 39 people remembered
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Cheddar Gorge cave floods in Storm Claudia
The attraction has been closed to visitors
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Established convenience store sold following owners retirement
An established store in Wellington, Somerset, has been sold by Christie & Co to an experienced operator after the former owner retired after 11 years.
Somerset Council team recognised on national stage for helping young people
Somerset’s Stepping Stones supported lodgings team recognised at Westminster for helping young people leaving care transition to independence.
HMRC cracks down on Christmas crafters side hustles
Somerset Christmas side hustlers earning over £1,000 must declare income to HMRC. Check if your festive trading is taxable under the Help for Hustles campaign.
'Oldest surviving building' in Somerset town to re-open to public
A building believed to be the oldest in a West Somerset town is set to reopen to the general public.
Somerset PCC reacts to role being abolished by government
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset has responded after it was announced that her role would be scrapped under the current government.
'Traffic carnage': Road to be closed for five days near Yeovil
Wales and West Utilities will be fully closing a road near Yeovil for five days to allow their team to carry out vital gas emergency pipeline service works.
Old cinema turned charity shop defies 'retail horror' fears
A decade ago, many doubted Yeovil needed another charity shop. Now, the Old Cinema has proved them wrong
Hospital opens new centre to cut A&E waiting times for patients
Yeovil Hospital has launched a new urgent treatment centre to ease pressure on A&E and ensure patients with non-life-threatening conditions are seen quicker than ever
Deborah Meaden joins business leaders to discuss Somerset's future
Somerset business leaders, including Deborah Meaden, gathered at North Cadbury Court to discuss the county's skills, employment, and opportunity.
Axbridge family home with panoramic views on the market for £475,000
Four-bedroom semi-detached home in Axbridge with panoramic Cheddar Reservoir views for sale at £475,000. Listed by Farrons Estate Agents.
Popular actor swaps the screen for the decks with DJ debut in Somerset
A high-profile actor who has appeared in several notable 21st-century films has made his DJ debut in Somerset.
Police issue another appeal for teen who has been missing since Halloween
Avon and Somerset Police have issued another appeal to find a fifteen-year-old girl who has gone missing with links to Taunton and Bridgwater.
Taunton Hospital service that 'required improvement' receives new CQC rating
The private imaging part of Musgrove Park Hospital has received a “Good” Care Quality Commission rating after receiving a "requires improvement" rating in 2021.
Somerset faces new 24-hour Met Office yellow weather warning
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for Somerset set to come into effect from Friday morning (November 14).
Somerset café and farm shop named finalist in tourism awards
A Glastonbury business has been named a Finalist in the 2025 Bristol, Bath, Somerset & Gloucestershire Tourism Awards, in the Café & Tearoom of the Year category
Somerset friends take on 100km challenge in memory of dad and granddad
Emmie Kay and Tash Selway from Somerset are taking on a 100 km challenge in memory of their dad and grandad, who passed away due to pancreatic cancer.
Fire crews from five Somerset stations put out blaze that destroyed 39 vehicles
Fire crews from five different Somerset stations were called to extinguish a large property fire that destroyed 39 vehicles.