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Clockwise from top left, Montacute, Wells, Clevedon and Frome make the list of best places to live in Somerset

Eight ‘best places to live’ in Somerset for 2026 revealed

DIGITAL lifestyle website Muddy Stilettos has launched its 2026 ‘best places to live’ guide – including for Somerset. The platform…

Princess Esther met dignitaries including the Mayor of Glastonbury and the High Sheriff of Somerset. Picture: Glastonbury Town Council

Royalty visits Glastonbury – and receives ceremonial Key of Avalon

ROYALTY was in Glastonbury recently for a private visit. Her Imperial Highness Princess Esther Selassie Antohin of Ethiopia was in…

Demand for winter coats is set to grow as temperatures drop across Somerset. Picture: Daniel Bowman/Unsplash

Winter Coat Exchange returns to Somerset: Here’s how to take part

A WINTER coat exchange is returning to Somerset this year – providing warm wear for folks in need. As temperatures…

Santas took to the ice at Clarks Village last year to set a world record

Clarks Village ice rink to return next month: How to book tickets

THE Clarks Village ice rink is returning for 2025. The Street shopping centre has announced the rink will return as…

The Shambles, in Shepton Mallet, has been fenced off as it awaits repairs. Picture: Shepton Mallet Town Council

Historic Shambles landmark in Shepton Mallet fenced of after safety inspection

A HISTORIC landmark in the centre of Shepton Mallet has been fenced off after a health and safety inspection. The…

A fence fire spread to the block, in a yard near Castle Cary. Picture: Somerton Fire Station

Office block and workshop near Castle Cary “destroyed” by fence fire that spread

AN office block and workshop near Castle Cary were “totally destroyed” by fire last night (October 10) after a…

A Tricerotops and a Corythosaurus are among the sculptures up for grabs in the auction. Pictures: Coates English Willow

How you could land your own life-sized willow dinosaur!

DINOSAUR lovers in Somerset could own their very own willow replica thanks to an unusual auction. Coates English Willow, based…

12A is to the side and rear of a current school building. Picture: Google

SEND school in Street wants to expand to support more pupils

A SOMERSET school for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has applied for permission to expand. The Inaura…

Person freed from vehicle after crash in Pilton

A PERSON was freed from a vehicle after a crash in Pilton this morning (October 8). Emergency services were sent…

Road closures are planned as work at the Dunball Roundabout nears completion. Picture: Google

Roads around M5 junction near Bridgwater to close for resurfacing – starting tonight

THE overhaul of the Dunball Roundabout, near Bridgwater and junction 23 of the M5, is nearing completion – but…