Council tax rises on the cards as Somerset receives financial settlement details
COUNCIL tax rises could be on the cards in Somerset to fund public services. A three-year Government Finance Settlement -…
Calls for Taunton rail crossing closure after teen’s tragic death gather momentum
CALLS for the closure of a rail crossing near Taunton where teenager Harry Basham tragically died are growing. Harry, 17,…
Somerset school pupils learning about law through policing initiative
YOUNGSTERS at a Somerset school are learning about law as part of a special initiative starting this month. Pupils at…
Short films showcasing Somerset libraries to premiere in Bridgwater
A SERIES of short films celebrating Somerset libraries will be premiered in Bridgwater this month (January). On January 16, the…
Nominations open for 2026 Glastonbury Community Awards
STARS of the Glastonbury community are set to be recognised with awards later this year – and nominations are…
Teen, 16, arrested on suspicion of drug dealing in Weston
A TEENAGER was arrested after being found with class-A drugs and cash in Weston-super-Mare. On the evening of December 30,…
Car destroyed by fire in Somerset village
A CAR was destroyed by fire in the early hours of this morning. Firefighters from Shepton mallet were sent to…
Stacks of Love – and pancakes – on offer on Valentine’s Day in Frome
THEY say the way to a man or woman’s heart is through the stomach – and a romantic race…
2026 is here – so a-wassailing Somerset goes!
A NEW year is with us – so a-wassailing we go! Details of the fourth annual Weylands Wassail, in Frome,…
Traffic lights fail on busy Somerset route
TRAFFIC lights have failed on a busy Somerset route – with temporary lights installed to manage traffic. Somerset Council said…
