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The former M&Co site in Crewkerne could soon be three shops. Picture: Google

Former Somerset department store could become three shops

A FORMER department store premises in Crewkerne – now leased by budget chain Poundland – could soon be converted…

New curriculum promises Somerset pupils a more ‘hands-on’ education

PRIMARY pupils at a Somerset school are set to enjoy more hands-on experiences after staff adopted a new curriculum. Our…

Langport Road will be closed in Long Sutton during the half-term week for roadworks. Picture: Google

Main Somerset road to close during half-term week for gas pipe roadworks

A MAIN Somerset road will be closed during the half term week as gas pipe upgrade work continues. Wales &…

A new bus shelter has been installed in Rockwell Green, Wellington. Pictures: Wellington Town Council

New bus shelter installed near Wellington to help travellers

BUS users will soon be protected from the elements by a new shelter near Wellington. A new bus shelter has…

Somerset Business Awards 2026 judges travelled the county to compile their shortlists

Finalists revealed for Somerset Business Awards 2026

THE best of business in Somerset is set to be recognised next month – with the finalists now announced. Those…

A new initiative is targeting ketamine use in Somerset

Action being taken to tackle rising ketamine use in Somerset

THE increasing use of the drug ketamine in Somerset is being targeted by county health chiefs. Somerset Council and its…

A yellow weather warning is in place for Somerset on Thursday. Picture: Met Office

Yet ANOTHER weather warning for Somerset as heavy rains set to hit

SOMERSET is once again being warned to prepare for heavy rain – with a fresh warning in place for…

A food concession is up for grabs on burnahm seafront. Picture: Paul Jones/Somerset Leveller

Food concession on Burnham seafront up for grabs

FANCY running a business on the Somerset seafront? Well, now could be you chance… Somerset Council is inviting offers for…

The updated North Somerset Council app is free to download

Updated app allows you to scan waste to see if it can be recycled!

PEOPLE in North Somerset can now take photographs of their rubbish to find out if they can put it…

Avon & Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner, Clare Moody

Council tax bills to rise by £15 a year to pay for policing

COUNCIL tax payers in Somerset are set to see another element of their bill go up this year -…