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Ferne Animal Sanctuary is running low on hay...

Somerset animal sanctuary appeals for hay amid dwindling reserves

A SOMERSET animal rescue charity is appealing for support – as it is running out of HAY. Rescue, rehabilitation and…

School closures in Somerset: Bad weather sees full, partial closures and late starts

SCHOOLS in Somerset are dealing with flooding – which has impacted staff and pupils travelling to sites. Several schools are…

Somerset schools closed or opening late due to bad weather of Storm Chandra: Full list

DOZENS of Somerset schools are delaying opening – or closed completely – as Storm Chandra continues to batter the…

Weather warnings have been in place for Somerset this morning. Picture: Met Office

Heavy rain from Storm Chandra causing problems on M5 and other Somerset roads

THE M5 is among many Somerset routes struggling due to flooding this morning after as Storm Chandra continues to…

Man attacked on ‘remote’ Somerset footpath

A MAN was attacked as he walked along a remote footpath in Henstridge. The incident unfolded on the walkway between…

Five Somerset roads could be closed to traffic to improve access for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders

Roads could be closed to through-traffic to help walkers, riders and cyclists: Here’s where

FIVE Somerset roads could be closed to traffic in a bid to improve access for pedestrians, cyclists and horse…

The former NatWest bank, in East Street, Ilminster, is on the market with a guide price of £245,000. Pictures: Righte Move/Derbyshire's

Grade II-listed former Somerset bank premises up for sale

A FORMER bank premises in Ilminster is up for sale. The property, in East Street, was home to NatWest for…

Holiday let near Langport badly damaged by fire

A HOLIDAY let in Huish Episcopi was badly damaged by fire on Wednesday (January 21). Firefighters were called to reports…

Somerset charities handed lottery cash to fund scheme tackling health inequalities

SOMERSET charities are celebrating after being granted National Lottery funding. The cash will be shared among the groups for the…

New pharmacy opens in Wincanton

A NEW pharmacy has opened in Wincanton. Medicine Clinic, at Wincanton Pharmacy, opened in the High Street today (January 19). It…