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A Google data centre in the Netherlands. Picture: Erwin Boogert/Creative Commons

Huge data centre proposed near Bridgwater could rank among the UK’s largest

A HUGE data centre powering AI and the digital economy could be built in Somerset if plans – set…

The A361 between Burrowbridge and East Lyng has re-opened. Picture: Somerset Council

Busy route across the Somerset Levels re-opens as floods ease

A BUSY route across the Somerset Levels has re-opened after weeks of closure following recent flooding. The A361, between Burrowbridge…

The crash happened on the A371 at Dinder, between Shepton Mallet and Wells. Picture: Google

Man in his 30s killed in crash between Shepton Mallet and Wells

A MAN in his 30s has died after a crash between Shepton Mallet and Wells, with two others being…

The team is welcoming people back to the Yeovil pub after a £376,000 makeover. Picture: The Arrow

The Arrow pub in Yeovil re-opens after £376,000 refurbishment

LANDMARK Yeovil pub – The Arrow – has re-opened after a £376,000 refurbishment. The Marston’s pub has been fitted…

The 2026 Bridgwater Carnival Concerts will run from October 5 to 14 at the McMillan Theatre

Bridgwater Carnival Concerts on the move for 2026 – for one year only

THE Bridgwater Carnival Concerts are on the move for 2026. Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival organisers have confirmed the popular shows…

Rock Choir Somerset will be rocking The grand Pier in Weston next month

Hundreds of Rock Choir singers to perform at landmark Somerset venue for charity

MORE than 250 voices are set to sing in harmony at a special concert next month. Rock Choir in Somerset…

The new play area is open at the King George V playing field, in Trull, Taunton. Picture: Trull Parish Council

New-look Taunton play park is accessible to all

YOUNG people in a Taunton community now have a new-look – and inclusive – play area, thanks to a…

Somerset has been battered by bad weather in recent weeks. Picture: Somerset Council

Flooding in Somerset no longer a ‘major incident’ as conditions improve

FLOODING in Somerset is no longer being treated as a ‘major incident’ – with clean-up and recovery now underway. Somerset…

Cllr Fiona Barrows has revealed a "heartbreaking" breast cancer diagnosis. Picture: Frome Town Council

Frome leader announces breast cancer diagnosis – and appeals for charity support

LEADER and chair of Frome Town Council – Fiona Barrows – has shared news of her recent diagnosis of…

Frome Town Councillors have agreed the 2026/27 budget - including a council tax increase. Picture: FTC

Frome Town Council share of council tax bills to rise by 6.8% amid growing responsibilities

FROME residents will pay an extra 6.8% for the town council share of their council tax bill, it has…