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Somerset is being warned to expect winds of up to 70mph overnight into Friday. Picture: Met Office

Fresh weather warning for 70mph winds as Storm Goretti hits Somerset

SOMERSET is being warned to brace for “strong winds” this evening and into tomorrow morning as Storm Goretti hits…

Cold weather is affecting rubbish and recycling collections across Somerset

More missed bin and recycling collections in Somerset today: Here’s where

MORE households in Somerset are facing a missed bin or recycling collection today (January 8) as crews look to…

The tree, highlighted, will be cut down later in January. Picture: Google

Landmark tree in Taunton park to be cut down due to fungus

A LANDMARK tree in a Taunton park is to be cut down due to “extensive fungus growth”. The mature horse…

Exmoor is among places that could see up to 10cm of snow, according to the Met Office

Snow warning from Met Office in Somerset in the coming days

WEATHER warnings for snow and strong winds have been issued for the coming days – covering much of Somerset…

A weather warning has been issued for Somerset covering Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Picture: Met Office

Weather warning issued for Somerset as cold weather continues

SOMERSET is being warned to expect icy conditions overnight tonight (January 6) and into tomorrow morning. The Met Office has…

Cold weather is affecting rubbish and recycling collections across Somerset

Bin and recycling collections missed amid icy conditions in Somerset

SOME rubbish and recycling collections in Somerset have been disrupted today (January 6) as the cold weather continues. As temperatures…

A new promenade, harbour, marina, arts centre and ampitheatre could be created in Minehead. Pictures: West Somerset Lagoon

Could an £11bn West Somerset Lagoon transform the county – and the environment?

WEST Somerset could be transformed if plans for an £11 billion tidal lagoon of the coast between Minehead and…

Parts of Somerset could see sleet and snow showers overnight tonight. Picture: Met Office

Snow could hit higher ground in Somerset as Met Office issues weather warning

SNOW could hit higher ground in the south west tonight – including parts of Somerset – with a weather…

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,…

Have your say over EV chargers in Somerset as part of major rollout

PEOPLE are being encouraged to suggest locations for electric vehicle chargers in Somerset – being installed as part of…