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Work on the bridge, over the A362 in Frome, will close the road for around six weeks. Picture: Google

Busy Frome route to close for six weeks during bridge work

DRIVERS in Frome are being warned of delays during work to repair a railway bridge. The Portway Overbridge, which crosses…

Long-running roadworks at busy North Somerset junction start on Monday

WORK to upgrade a busy North Somerset junction is set to get underway on Monday (October 6) – with…

MP Gideon Amos cuts the ribbon to officially open the news kitchens

Healthier meals on the menu as Taunton MP opens new kitchens at primary school

PUPILS at a Taunton school are enjoying healthier – and tastier – meals thanks to a new kitchens. Cooking facilities…

Somerset Council is investing £1.5m in data and AI

£1.5m set aside to improve data and AI at Somerset Council

MORE than £1.5 million is set to be invested in data and AI systems to cut costs for providing…

The city is gearing up for Wells Food Festival. Pictures: John Law

Wells gearing up for tasty food festival featuring a feast of events

WELLS Food Festival is back for its 13th year this month – celebrating the best of Somerset’s farming and…

Archie has been crowned the new CEO of Clarks Village, in Street

Archie crowned Clarks Village CEO after tightly-fought doggie vote!

ARCHIE the golden miniature dachshund has been crowned the new Canine Executive Officer at Clark’s Village in Street. The 11-month-old…

Tuckers in Cheddar is in the running at the National Fish & Chip Awards 2026. Picture: Google

Somerset fish and chip restaurant makes 10-strong shortlist for national award

A SOMERSET chippy is in the running to be crowned restaurant of the year at the 2026 National Fish…

Frome Town Council wants to hear from fundraisers for the skatepark project. Picture: FTC

Fundraising set to begin to bring a new skatepark to Frome

FUNDRAISING is set to start to bring a new skatepark to Frome. In August, Frome Town Council agreed to support…

The site, at Higher Odcombe, has permission for three houses. Picture: GTH

Site near Yeovil with planning for three new homes goes up for sale

A SITE near Yeovil with planning permission for three new homes is up for sale. Greenslade Taylor Hunt (GTH) is…

Tiverton & Minehead MP Rachel Gilmour was part of a visit to the Save Ukraine centre

Somerset MP reflects on “inspiring” trip to Ukraine amid Russian invasion

SOMERSET MP Rachel Gilmour has spoken of an “inspiring” trip to war-torn Ukraine. The Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton &…