Local News
Taunton fire crews put out car fire on M5 - after receiving 31 emergency calls
Taunton fire crews rushed to put out a car fire on the M5 between J25 and J26 last night after fire control received 31 calls.
Local messages
Police respond to two car crash on Toneway in Taunton
A crash occurred on the Toneway from Heron Gate just before the crossroads in Taunton yesterday afternoon (January 22).
Derelict former Taunton pub transformed into new eight new homes
The site of a former pub in Taunton, described previously as ‘derelict’ and a ‘magnet for anti-social behaviour’, has been transformed into an eight-home development.
Get Weekly Updates
Get the headlines in your inbox every week.
Somerset Council seeks public views on new domestic abuse plan
Somerset Council makes final feedback call on its 2026–2029 domestic abuse strategy, seeking to improve prevention, protection and recovery services.
Yeovil Town working hard ahead of another tricky away test
Glovers putting a positive spin on things after midweek game was called off
Plan submitted to change industrial storage unit into dog swimming facility
A planning application has been submitted to change the use of an industrial storage unit into an indoor, recreational dog swimming facility in Wellington.
More than 9,300 new Somerset homes could be signed off by central government
Under the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025, any plans for 150 homes or more may be signed off by central government rather than local councillors
Fire causes 'significant damage' to holiday let in Somerset
A serious blaze caused “significant damage” to a property on Wood Drove, in Langport, on the night of January 21.
Every flood warning in Somerset with more rain to come
Another storm is arriving
Met Office issues new weather warning for Somerset
Large areas of Somerset have been forecast to be hit by adverse weather conditions, which are 'likely to cause disruption', according to the Met Office.
Teenager from Somerset works with Emma Thompson to create 'powerful' new film
A 15-year-old campaigner from Somerset has worked alongside Dame Emma Thompson to create a ‘powerful’ animated film.
Woman jailed after incident involving knife at Somerset Co-op store
A woman wielding a knife has been jailed after theft and making threats at a Co-op store in Somerset.
Somerset Council U-turns on planned industrial units near A303
The plan is for 34 'starter' units
New awards scheme launches to celebrate Somerset countryside
CPRE Somerset launches the Love Your Countryside Awards to celebrate rural projects across Somerset for the charity’s centenary. Entries open until April 30.
Five-bed house in Cheddar with four en-suites listed for £2.75m
Luxury five-bedroom detached house for sale in Woodland Estate, Cheddar, with reservoir views, modern kitchen, and bespoke design. Listed at £2.75m.
Somerset influencer walks red carpet alongside Jason Statham at movie premiere
A 23-year-old from Wellington, Somerset, walked the red carpet alongside Jason Statham at the premiere of the "highly anticipated" action thriller Shelter.
Prime Minister confronted about future of Leonardo in fiery exchange with Ed Davey
Sir Ed Davey asked why he won't get on with buying 'great British helicopters made in the West Country'
Somerset store at risk as footwear and handbag retailer enters administration
Hundreds of jobs are at risk after a popular footwear and handbag retailer fell into administration, with the future of 33 stores and nine concessions uncertain.
Taunton nursing home powers ahead with 315 solar panels
Lavender Court on Roman Road, which provides specialist nursing care, residential care, and dementia support for up to 85 people, is already benefiting from the installation of 315 solar panels on its roof, which cover an area of more than 600m².
Somerset Council to spend more than £5.8m changing street lights to LEDs
Around 18,000 "ageing and inefficient" street lights and related infrastructure will need to be replaced as part of the council's next budget