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Much of Somerset could see heavy rainfall, strong winds, and thunderstorms. Picture: Met Office

Met Office issues thunderstorm warning for much of Somerset: Here’s where

THE recent humid spell in Somerset is set to break tomorrow – with a weather warning issued for thunderstorms…

NatWest branches in Bridgwater, left, and Midsomer Norton, and set to shut. Pictures: Google

MP says plan to close Somerset NatWest is ‘not acceptable’: Full list

TWO more Somerset banks are to close, it has been announced. In the latest round of closures announced by high…

From cycle routes to roads, people are being urged to have their say

Somerset part of nationwide roads and transport survey

FROM potholes and paths to cycle routes and roundabouts – the people of Somerset are being urged to have…

The 2025 Muddy Stilettos Awards winners from Somerset, Dorset and Bristol at North Cadbury Court. Picture: Saskia Brown/Saskia Isla Rosa Photography

Somerset firms celebrate award wins at special event: Pictures

AWARD-WINNING businesses from Somerset gathered to celebrate their achievements – and were praised by the county High Sheriff. The gathering,…

Skindred at Glastonbury in 2023. Picture: Paul Jones/Somerset Leveller

Ragga-metal legends Skindred announce Frome show

RAGGA-METAL legends Skindred are heading to Somerset for a show at the Cheese and Grain in Frome. The band, hailing…

Police make 13 arrests after unlicensed music event near Frome

MORE than a dozen people have been arrested after an unlicensed music event near Frome. Police were called to Asham…

Badgers Hill - home of Frome Town - was the subject of a lease and potential sale plan. Picture: Frome Town Council

Lease and potential sale of Frome Town AFC’s ground rejected – but door left open

A PLAN to lease the home of Frome Town AFC to a private investor, with the option to…

The best of food and drink in Somerset will be on offer, according to Kate Hughes, right

BUY SOMERSET: Somerset Food Trail Festival features a raft of tasty county treats

THE very best food and drink produced in Somerset will be showcased during a special event next month. From July…

The Frome team is among those now working with Somerset Council

Street cleaning and more in Mendip brought ‘in-house’ in bid to improve services

STREET cleaning and grounds maintenance in the former Mendip district have been brought ‘in-house’. Somerset Council has announced the services…

People are being urged to record the wildlife in their gardens, as well as parks and elsewhere in Somerset. Pictures: SWT/Danny Green/Fergus Gill/Guy Edwardes

Get counting in the garden this month to help record Somerset wildlife

PEOPLE in Somerset are being encouraged to get counting while out and about this month. The Somerset Wildlife Trust’s (SWT)…