Permanent pumps to be considered to tackle flooding on Somerset Levels
THE installation of permanent pumps on the Somerset Levels to tackle flooding as it happens is to be considered…
New location revealed for major Somerset machinery sale
A MAJOR Somerset machinery sale has announced a new location after leaving its previous home. Greenslade Taylor Hunt’s (GTH)…
Somerset animal sanctuary appeals for hay amid dwindling reserves
A SOMERSET animal rescue charity is appealing for support – as it is running out of HAY. Rescue, rehabilitation and…
Somerset MP raises rural crime concerns with Government Minister
WEST Somerset MP Rachel Gilmour (Lib Dem, Tiverton & Minehead) has raised concerns over crime in rural areas with…
Somerset knighthoods, OBEs and more in New Year’s Honours list 2026
SOMERSET residents received knighthoods, OBEs and more in the New year’s Honours list for 2026. Dr Stephen Peter Taylor, chief…
New Year’s Day Road Run by Somerset Tractor Runners: Route and details
SOUTH Somerset is set to be invaded by tractors on New Year’s Day – but all for a good…
Somerset MPs celebrate u-turn over inheritence tax
FARMERS’ long-standing opposition to Inheritance Tax changes has been victorious – with the Government u-turning on the policy. The Labour…
Six arrests in rural crime crackdown across Somerset and south Wales
SIX people were arrested as part of a cross-border rural crime crackdown. Three people, aged 28, 35 and 37, were…
Three – including from Frome and Ilchester – due in court over farm equipment thefts
THREE men – including from Standerwick and Ilchester – have been charged with the theft of hundreds of thousands…
Somerset MP lands top role for farming leading parliamentary group
SOMERSET MP Rachel Gilmour (Lib Dem, Tiverton & Minehead) has been elected to a top role representing farmers in…
