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Sponsors and judges launched the 2026 Somerset Business Awards

Shortlists for Somerset Business Awards 2026 revealed

INITIAL shortlists for the 2026 Somerset Business Awards have been revealed. Judges are set to visit companies who made the…

Only rental e-scooters are allowed on UK roads legally

‘Can I ride an e-scooter on the road?’: Police issue Q&A on the law

E-SCOOTERS have been one of the most popular trends of 2025 – with the devices becoming something of a…

Person freed from wreckage after Frome crash on Christmas Day

A PERSON was freed from a vehicle after a crash in Frome on Christmas Day. The incident occurred at the…

The Save The Brit campaign market stall in Wells

Homes plan for former pub turned down – as share offer deadline approaches

A COMMUNITY campaign to save a Somerset pub from conversion into housing or demolition has received a boost. A

HGVs are being encouraged to use Squibbers Way in Bridgwater. Picture: Google

New signs in Bridgwater aim to cut town centre traffic

NEW signs are set to be installed urging HGV drivers to use an alternative route into and through Bridgwater…

The last home on the Barratt development in Highbridge has sold. Picture: Barratt Bristol

86-home Somerset housing development sells out

WHEN work starts on a new housing development, residents living nearby generally ask the question – who is going…

Pupils with the cards they designed for older residents in Wincanton

Wincanton generations link up to spread festive joy

YOUNG and old people in and around Wincanton have been united this festive season thanks to a special link…

Donate IT will be at Frome Town Hall on January 31. Picture: Frome Town Council

Unwanted IT after Christmas? Donate it in Frome at special recycling event

ANYONE with redundant digital devices after Christmas can hand them in for recycling and reuse at an event in…

Staff and students in Taunton

Somerset college students and staff unite to raise thousands for charity

STUDENTS and staff at colleges across Somerset united to raise money for charity. The UCS College Group came together for…

Police have received reports of potential rogue traders operating in the Frome area. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Warning over potential rogue traders operating in Frome

PEOPLE in Frome are being warned to be on their guard against potential rogue traders operating in the area. Police…