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All are welcome as Festival of Friendship returns to Chard for 2025

AN event celebrating the power of friendship and inclusion is set to return to Chard. Last year, around 800 people…

The Green Scythe Fair is set to run on June 7 and 8. Picture: Joel Davies

Grants on offer ahead of 2025 Green Scythe Fair in Somerset

ORGANISERS of a Somerset event celebrating the ancient art of scything are offering grants to green initiatives in the…

Cllr Bill Revans, Cllr Steve Ashton and MP Adam Dance

Former Tory-then-Reform hopeful Steve Ashton joins Somerset’s Liberal Democrats

A FORMER Conservative councillor – and Reform UK parliamentary hopeful – has now joined the Liberal Democrats. Until March last…

Black Sabbath are reuniting for a one-off farewell show in Birmingham

Original Black Sabbath line-up to reunite for massive all-day Birmingham gig

HEAVY metal legends Black Sabbath are to reform for a huge show in the band’s home city of Birmingham. The…

The Yeo Valley Organic Garden will be a feast of snowdrops! Picture: Yeo Valley Organic Garden

Yeo Valley Organic Garden opening early for Shepton Mallet Snowdrop Festival

THE Shepton Mallet Snowdrop Festival is reaching Blagdon this month – at a renowned organic garden. Snowdrop lovers will be…

ChatGPT recommendations included, clockwise from top left; Glastonbury Tor, Dunster Castle, Wells Cathedral and the West Somerset Railway. Pictures: Somerset Leveller

Somerset’s top 10 attractions – according to AI…

IT’S the weekend, you may be looking for something to do in Somerset – and we are here to…

The Orb are heading to Somerset this summer. Picture: Wells Studio 24

See Toploader, The South, The Orb and more in Somerset this summer: Ticket details

SOMERSET’S newest music venue has revealed a stellar line-up of shows for 2025. Wells Studio 24 is set to welcome…

The Shindig Festival is making a comeback for 2025 - at a new home. Picture: Shindig

Shindig Festival announces return for 2025 – and the new location

THE Shindig Festival, which formerly took place near Ilminster, has revealed it is returning for 2025 at a new…

East Coker Gardening Club announces 2025 programme

THE East Coker Gardening Club has announced its programme for 2025. Monthly meetings are held at East Coker Hall, in…

The event is organised by Frome and East Somerset MP, Anna Sabine

Cost-of-living help and advice on offer at Somerset surgery

EXPERTS will be on hand to help people tackle the cost-of-living crisis during an event this month. A cost-of-living surgery…