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Alfie Odam with MP Gideon Amos

MP enjoys poetry and art exhibition during Taunton school visit

A SOMERSET school supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs has been praised by an…

Leaders from Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset and BCP Councils with Baroness Taylor during her visit. Picture: Somerset Council

Benefits of devolution for Wessex promoted during ministerial visit

PLANS for devolution in Wessex – including Somerset – were on the agenda during a visit from a government…

Officers want to trace these three people after an incident in Taunton. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Police hunting trio after battery theft and staff intimidation at Taunton store

DO you recognise any of these people? Police want to identify them in connection with an incident at a…

People are being warned not to leave dogs in hot cars. Picture: EddieK/Pixabay

Somerset police warning over dogs left in hot cars after spate of calls

POLICE have issued a warning to dog owners as temperatures continue to hover around the mid-20s in Somerset. Officers have…

Taunton van driver Alexander Chapman has been handed a 14-week suspended sentence. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Taunton van driver Alexander Chapman sentenced over fatal crash

TAUNTON van driver Alexander Chapman has been handed a 14-week suspended sentence for his role in a crash…

Get your bins out early – Somerset crews will be out at 6am to beat the heat!

SOMERSET households expecting a rubbish and recycling collection on Friday (June 20) are being warned crews will be out…

Dignitaries and officials at the raising of the flag in 2024. Picture: Taunton Town Council

Somerset gearing up to mark Armed Forces Day

THE Armed Forces will be celebrated at a flag-raising ceremony in Taunton tomorrow (June 20) – ahead of a…

Budding Somerset politicians urged to put themselves up for election

ASPIRING MPs and prime ministers of tomorrow are being encouraged to put themselves forward to speak for Somerset. Nominations are…

Mathew Horne - known to millions as Gavin Shipman in BBC comedy Gavin & Stacey - is heading to Taunton next month

Gavin & Stacey star heading to Taunton for ‘in conversation’ show

GAVIN & Stacey star Mathew Horne is heading to Somerset for a special show. The star, who shot to national…

The Digital Spaces initiative is coming to Somerset libraries this summer. Picture: Somerset Council

You can go on a VR adventure with Wallace & Gromit at Somerset libraries this summer!

GOING on an adventure with Wallace and Gromit, playing with an orchestra, or taking a trip in a World…