Why taxi fares may be increasing in Somerset…
TAXI fares could be on the rise in Somerset after an increase in the maximum allowable charges. Somerset Council has...
New video triage system to be rolled out for stroke patients in Somerset and Dorset
POTENTIAL stroke patients in Somerset and Dorset will soon be first triaged via video links. A new video triage system...
One-item limit on fridges and freezers at Somerset recycling centres in September
A LIMIT on the number of fridges, freezers and other cooling appliances that can be dropped of at Somerset recycling...
Plans for new 380-home ‘residential neighbourhood’ on outskirts of Yeovil
PLANS for a new, 380-home "residential neighbourhood" - including a country park - on the outskirts of Yeovil have been...
Support on offer for Somerset rough sleepers as emergency protocol triggered
ROUGH sleepers in Somerset are being offered support during soaring temperatures across the county. Somerset Council’s Severe Weather Emergency Protocol...
UK solar eclipse 2026: When to see it – and how to watch it safely
THE south west is set to be plunged into darkness between 6pm and 8pm on Wednesday evening (August 12) during...
Amber heat alert issued for south west as temperatures set to hit 33C
AN AMBER heat alert has been issued for the south west as temperatures continue to soar this week. The UK...
Busy Wincanton road to close for water works – with bus stop changes
A BUSY Somerset road is to close later this month for roadworks - affecting a popular bus route. Travellers are...
Rogue mechanic Mark Douglas Lowe jailed after scamming customers across 10 counties
A ROGUE Dorset-based mechanic who scammed customers across the country has been jailed for his conman antics. Dorset Police detectives...
Ambitious plan for new community-led development at huge former school site
A COMMUNITY-LED bid to transform a derelict former school site into a mixed-use campus offering opportunities for "lifelong learning". The...
