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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…

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,…

Speeding questions have been answered by officers... Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

‘Are you allowed 10% above the speed limit?’: Police answer Somerset speeding questions

WHENEVER the police are seen, speed gun in hand, on roads in Somerset, there are some who voice their…

Family-friendly Wychwood is the start of the festival season proper for many

Wychwood Festival: The start of the summer season proper

WYCHWOOD is, for many, the start of the festival season proper. Getting underway in the last weekend in May, breaking…

Levi Roots, with Butler & Parker and others at the launch of the Garden of the Future. Picture: Gates Archive/Emma Jacobs

Chickpeas and Levi Roots help Somerset gardener land gold medal at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

A GARDEN co-designed by a Chard expert has been awarded a prestigious gold medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower…

Former Somerset all-rounder Arul Suppiah has spoken about his struggle against anorexia. Picture: PCT

Record-breaking former Somerset all-rounder speaks out about anorexia struggle

FORMER Somerset cricket star Arul Suppiah has spoken about his most difficult test – taking on anorexia that threatened…

Shedders at Shepton Mallet Men’s Shed; Derek Reasons, Derek Chapman, Barry Coleman and Stewart Male. Picture: SCF

Somerset groups help men talk about – or work through – mental health challenges

MAY 12 to 18 marks Mental Health Awareness Week and a Somerset organisation has launched an awareness campaign for…

Frome and East Somerset MP Anna Sabine with fellow MP Alistair Carmichael and members of the Mounty family in Wanstrow

MP takes chair of committee to Somerset farm to hear about impact of changes

AN MP at the forefront of farming legislation visited Somerset to find out more about how changes to the…

The Renault 4 E-Tech picked up the top crown at the TopGear.com Awards 2025. Picture: Renault

Another redesigned all-electric Renault classic named EV of the Year by TopGear.com

FOLLOWING on from the return of the legendary Renault 5 Turbo, the French car giant has now picked…