Somerset

BCP Council joins ‘Heart of Wessex’ devolution bid with Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset

AMBITIONS for Wiltshire, Somerset and Dorset to take part in the first tranche of local government ‘devolution’ got…

The man crashed into a car turning right into Sheeplands Lane Picture: Google

Yeovil drug driver handed driving ban after seriously injuring two children in Sherborne crash

A YEOVIL man has been handed a three-year driving ban after he crashed into a car in Sherborne, injuring…

Sydney "John" Maskell receiving his award Picture: Sarah Dyke MP

105-year-old Castle Cary war hero awarded France’s highest honour

A “REMARKABLE” 105-year-old veteran from Castle Cary has been awarded France’s highest military and civil distinction. Sydney “John” Maskell was…

Maisie aims to raise money for World Horse Welfare throughout 2025

Maisie, 10, sets 2025 ambition for Somerset horse charity after visit

A HORSE-mad Dorset youngster has vowed to raise as much money as she can for an equine charity after…

Somerset properties sold at auction in 2024. Pictures: GTH

Converted church, land, and commercial property in Somerset boomed at auction in 2024

HOMES and land in Somerset enjoyed an “outstanding” year at auction, according to a leading county firm. Auctioneers Greenslade…

Council leaders Bill Revans (Somerset), Richard Clewer (Wiltshire) and Nick Ireland (Dorset) have expressed an interest in devolution in a joint statement

‘Heart of Wessex’ mayoral elections planned for May 2026 as part of devolution proposals

ELECTIONS to choose a ‘Heart of Wessex’ mayor are likely to take place in May 2026. Leaders of unitary authorities…

The Blackdown Motor Company site in Walton is empty. Picture: Paul Jones/Somerset Leveller

Somerset car dealership closes last site after 50 years in business

A LANDMARK Somerset motor dealership has closed. Blackmore Motor Company, which was based in Main Street, Walton, near Street, closed…

The amber weather warning covers parts of Somerset and Dorset. Picture: Met Office

Amber weather warning for snow issued covering parts of Somerset and Dorset

AN amber weather warning covering parts of Somerset has been issued as heavy snow is forecast this evening (January…

Missing siblings believed to be in Wincanton found after police appeal

SIBLINGS Tullulah-Belle, Lily, and George – reported to be in the Somerset area after going missing from Essex -…

Much of Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset could see snow on Wednesday. Picture: Met Office

Snow: Met Office weather warning for Wednesday covering much of Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset

A WEATHER warning for snow has been issued – covering much of Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. The Met Office says…