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When and where thunderstorms will hit Somerset as new warning issued
The Met Office has issued two thunderstorm warnings for the next 24 hours
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£800k secured for permanent pumps to prevent flooding near Taunton cinema
It's part of a wider £6m scheme
Hottest areas in Somerset ranked as highs of 36C recorded
While some areas have sweltered, other areas have stayed under 30C
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Bath City transfers latest as experienced striker signs
Luke Russe has left Bath City after three years at the club - but Reuben Reid has signed
Heatwave delays repairs to 'liquified' section of A30 in Somerset
'I'm told the road has to be a lot cooler for any repairs to work'
Yeovil Town and Forest Green Rovers decline to enter National League Cup
Both clubs have confirmed they will not be entering this season
Plans for 56 homes near Somerset primary school approved despite traffic fears
Nearby residents are concerned about busy roads
Devoted dad and grandad among this week's Somerset funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Tudor manor house in Somerset hits the big screen in Hollywood film
It's been used for a number of glitzy film and TV productions
Campaigners welcome 'once-in-a-generation' £50m to combat Somerset floods
'This funding is excellent news and we strongly welcome it'
Man punches window and shatters glass onto driver in Yeovil 'road rage' incident
The victim required hospital treatment
Yeovil Town sign former Manchester United youth team captain
Jack Kingdon has signed from Cardiff City on a one-year deal with an option of a further year
Prolific Somerset burglar jailed after crime spree
His crimes spanned from January to March
Special needs provision to be expanded at four Somerset schools
'We want to hear from you if you are a pupil, parent, carer, staff member, or local resident'
Somerset man sent sexually explicit messages to 14-year-old child
Benjamin Elleray is to be sentenced by magistrates in August after admitting child sex abuse allegations when he appeared in court.
Special events to highlight the magic of Exmoor after dark
Organisers are promising a wide range of activities to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Exmoor Dark Skies Festival
Top global brands to attend major photo event in Somerset
London Camera Exchange Photo Show 2026 comes to Haynes Motor Museum on 12 Sept, featuring top camera brands, workshops, seminars, and exclusive deals.
Somerset’s young achievers honoured at special awards event
The 2026 Pride of Somerset Youth Awards at McMillan Theatre honoured young achievers for courage, kindness, and community impact across Somerset.
Award-winning author named patron of Somerset arts festival
Award-winning author Jasbinder Bilan joins Somerset Art Weeks Festival 2026 as young people’s patron, leading family arts events celebrating Somerset’s culture.
Police investigating early morning break-in at Taunton retailer
Police are investigating a burglary at a retailer in Taunton that occurred this morning, during which two offenders on a red bicycle forced entry