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Weather warnings are in place for later on Monday and into Tuesday across Somerset. Picture: Met Office

Somerset weather warnings in place for high winds and heavy rainfall

AS if recent downpours weren’t enough for Somerset folks – a weather warning is in place for more heavy…

Host of roads in Taunton and Wellington to be resurfaced in new year – tackling potholes

A HOST of roads in Taunton and Wellington are set to be resurfaced during a rolling programme of works…

MP Adam Dance cuts the ribbon at the new practice in Chard

New practices to help 20,000 people get NHS dentist care in Somerset

THREE new dental practices opening in Somerset will help up to 20,000 people access NHS care. Wellington Dental Care (run…

Firefighters were sent to a flat fire in Gladstone Street, Taunton, on Thursday evening. Picture: Google

Taunton flat badly damaged after fire starts in bedroom

A TAUNTON flat was damaged by fire which broke out on Thursday evening (December 4). Firefighters from the town were…

A Union Flag suspended from a crane flies over the A303 in Somerset. Picture: Paul Jones/Somerset Leveller

Removal of unlawful flags in Somerset costing £4,500 A DAY

A ROW over members of the public installing flags in Somerset has reignited after it emerged the removal of…

Plan for Sunday parking charges in Somerset SCRAPPED after public backlash

A PLAN to introduce Sunday parking charges across Somerset have been put on hold after a public backlash. Somerset Council…

The CHew Valley Hoard, which dates back 1,000 years. Picture: British Museum

£1 million to showcase the Chew Valley Hoard in Somerset – and beyond

A GRANT of almost £1 million will help Somerset celebrate the landmark Chew Valley Hoard – a collection of…

Work at the Somerton Tunnel will disrupt services between Taunton and Castle Cary. Pictures: Google/GWR

Rail users warned of delays this month amid “vital” work between Taunton and Castle Cary

RAIL users are being warned of longer journeys this month as work to improve drainage on a Somerset line…

The heavy rain weather warning covers the whole of Somerset on Saturday. Picture: Met Office

Met Office issues weather warning for heavy rain across Somerset this weekend

PEOPLE are being urged to check their properties are secure as a weather warning was issued for heavy rain…

How the development of Block C in Taunton could look, left, and how it looks now, right. Pictures: Prime/Somerset Council

Plan for 82 apartments at former Taunton council offices revealed

MORE than 80 homes could be created at part of the County Hall complex in Taunton. A plan has been…