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

Amber weather warning for snow issued covering parts of Somerset

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

The Somerset Wildlife Trust said the video highlights the need to look after waterways in the county Picture: Somerset Wildlife Trust

Otter family spotted taking a swim in Taunton

A FAMILY of otters was spotted splashing in Galmington Stream in Taunton yesterday afternoon (January 6). Staff at Somerset Wildlife…

Crews are hoping to return later today Picture Somerset Council Waste Services

Snow causes delays to waste collections across Somerset

THE recent cold weather that has descended on Somerset this morning (January 7) has caused some delays to waste…

Snow could hit much of Somerset on Wednesday. Picture: Met Office

Snow could hit Somerset as Met Office issues fresh weather warning

A WEATHER warning for snow has been issued – covering much of Somerset. The Met Office says winter showers could…

The Whitstone School in Shepton Mallet is closed and others are affected by the bad weather. Picture: Google

SCHOOL CLOSURES: Snow and bad weather brings changes to school day in Somerset

ONE Somerset school is closed today – and others are opening late or altering the daily timetable – due…

Greenpeace has been a long-term partner of Glastonbury. Picture: Paul Jones/Somerset Leveller

Glastonbury Festival announces £5.9m payments to charitable causes in 2024

THE Glastonbury Festival donated more than £4 million directly to charities in 2024, organisers have announced. In total, more…

The Frome Medical Practice team collecting another award!

Frome surgery picks up trio of prestigious national awards

A FROME surgery scooped a hattrick of national awards for its work on sustainability. The team at Frome Medical Practice…

Glastonbury and Somerton MP Sarah Dyke has welcomed the news

Majority of Somerset bus fares to stay below new £3 cap

BUS fares for short trips in Somerset will stay below £3, it has been confirmed. On January 1, the Government’s…

Snow could be set to fall across Somerset this weekend. Picture: Met Office

Snow warning – up to 5cm – in place for Somerset this weekend

A WEATHER warning for ‘heavy snow’ is in place for the weekend – including in Somerset. The Met Office has…

Campaigners have long called for the reinstatement of the Wellington to Wiveliscombe bus route

Decade-long battle to restore Somerset bus route still being fought…

A DECADE-LONG battle to restore a bus service linking two Somerset towns is still being fought – and the…