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M5 traffic held after incident near Weston
There is heavy traffic on the M5 Motorway in Somerset after an incident today (April 8).
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M5 traffic standstill in Somerset as fire causes four-mile queue
There are major tailbacks stretching back for miles
Man dies in Frome Road crash and woman injured
Police say the man suffered a medical episode at the wheel
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Plans to "refresh and revitalise" historic pub on Somerset coast path
The Old Ship Aground lies on the South West Coast Path in Minehead and has been welcoming both locals and visitors since the 1880s
Council receives £22 million to support residents facing cost-of-living crisis
Somerset Council has received more than £22 million from the government to provide vital assistance to residents facing cost-of-living pressures.
No plans to introduce bus lanes between Orchard Grove and Taunton town centre
The Somerset Bus Partnership is pushing for major changes on the A38 Wellington Road to encourage more people to use public transport
New Italian restaurant opens its doors
A new Italian restaurant has opened its doors in Yeovil.
Taunton man ran 865 miles in memory of woman killed in road accident
A Taunton man completed a 20-day journey to raise money in memory of Hatty Harrison, a Taunton woman killed in a road accident.
'Not appropriate' to declare emergency over Glastonbury travellers, says council
Conservative councillor Susannah Hart claims a state of emergency is "the only option" to tackle large numbers of van-dwellers in Glastonbury
Taunton jewellery business celebrating anniversary by hosting special event
A Taunton business is celebrating its third anniversary by hosting a special first-of-its-kind event within the space.
Calls for CCTV at Taunton underpass - councillors respond
Young leaders in Taunton are continuing the fight to install CCTV cameras at an underpass.
Somerset restaurant unaffected by winding-up order issued to previous owners
The team at a Somerset restaurant has clarified they will not be impacted after a company that previously ran the business has been issued a winding-up order.
West Somerset could soon enjoy easier bus links to Musgrove Park Hospital
The Somerset Bus Partnership is pushing for changes which will make it wasier for west Somerset bus passengers to access the hospital
Football club receives strike-off notice due to 'administrative discrepancy'
Yeovil Town FC has received a warning that it could be struck off the official companies register.
First book-themed cat cafe to open its doors in Somerset town this month
A 27-year-old business owner has said her dreams have come true after announcing the opening date of Somerset’s only vegetarian, book-themed cat café.
Peter Andre's wife Emily issues blunt response to baby four after health ordeal
Emily Andre shared she had emergency surgery after giving birth to youngest daughter Arabella in 2024, developing a rare hernia that doctors warned could cause complications if she got pregnant again
Suspended sentence for woman who attacked three police officers
A woman from Yeovil who attacked three police officers when they went to her address to speak to her partner has been given a suspended prison sentence.
Three Somerset young people elected as Members of Youth Parliament
Three new Members of Youth Parliament elected for Somerset - Eva, Blake and Luca - to lead youth campaigns on sport, financial literacy and misinformation.
Glastonbury MP warns of impact of inheritance tax changes on family farms
Sarah Dyke MP warns UK inheritance tax changes threaten family farms, rural communities and food security. Calls for government to scrap reforms.
By-election for Somerset Council's Mendip Hills division planned for May
Somerset Council Mendip Hills by-election set for 7 May. Register to vote by 20 April. Photo ID needed at polling stations. Candidacy deadline: 9 April.