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CAG Somerset attendees at Fixfest 2025

Somerset repair cafés take centre stage at London event

REPAIR cafés in Somerset took centre stage at an international event. Representatives of Community Action Groups (CAG) Somerset joined repair…

Wilder Together 2025 will take place at the Red Brick Building in Glastonbury on October 18. Picture: SWT

Wilder Together event in Glastonbury to celebrate nature and action for climate

NATURE lovers will gather in Glastonbury for a special event to celebrate all things environmental. The Somerset Wildlife Trust (SWT)…

The Slinky service has rolled out to Taunton, Bridgwater and more. Picture: Somerset Council

Slinky flexible bus service rolls out to new parts of Somerset

PEOPLE in Taunton, Wellington, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea and surrounding areas who are struggling to make their journeys using public transport…

Businesses in Somerset can apply for support in going green

Grants on offer to help business cut emissions and save on energy bills

BUSINESSES in Somerset can apply for a new grant to help them cut emissions and cut energy bills. Somerset Council…

Footpaths around Weston Woods will be closed during the work. Picture: North Somerset Council

Public footpaths to close during work at historic hillfort site

“IMPORTANT work” to protect a historic Weston-Super-Mare landmark will see some public footpaths closed. Walkers will be unable to access…

The booking system will be rolled out at Weston-super-Mare Recycling Centre first. Picture: Google

Booking system rollout unveiled for North Somerset recycling centres

PEOPLE visiting tips in North Somerset will need to book visits – starting later this year. A new booking system…

Branson has a factory outside Ilminster, where it wants to install solar panels. Picture: Google

Potato giant wants solar panels on Somerset factory

SOLAR panels could be installed on a new roof at a Somerset factory run by potato giant, Branston. The firm,…

More electric cars eligible for government discount: Full list

MORE electric cars have been added to a list of those qualified for a government discount – including…

Here's how much your appliances are adding to your energy bills...

Which appliances are adding the most to your energy bills? Here’s what they cost…

WE are all often to be found – particularly in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis – scouring the…

Community restaurant Canteen took to the outdoors in Frome

How a pay-what-you-can restaurant in Frome is bringing the community together

A SOMERSET pay-what-you-can community restaurant took a step outside this month in a first for the project. Earlier this month…