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Councillors approve 'horrendous' 8.99% council tax rise
'Some of their services are going to deteriorate'
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I owe everything to local libraries, closing one would be a tragedy
North Somerset Council plans to axe two libraries
Somerset Tudor building with 'sumptuous' details and long gallery among UK's best
Montacute House in Somerset has been named among the best Tudor buildings in the UK, according to The Telegraph
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Works to rebuild public toilets in Wellington ahead of schedule
A block of public toilets is being rebuilt 'ahead of schedule' after being closed for nearly four years.
Somerset bistro that's a ‘real blast from the past' named among best in the UK
Bistro Lotte in Frome, Somerset, has been named among the best French bistros in the UK, according to The Good Food Guide
A303 lorry crash diversion as spilled haybales are cleared
Two lorries have collided
Volunteers to take part in Taunton and Wellington clean-up
Join the Taunton to Wellington A38 community clean-up on Saturday, 28 February. Volunteers needed to tidy bus shelters and litter. Free First Bus provided.
A303 reopens after two lorries crashed
The major route was closed this morning
Tributes paid to 'perfect gentleman' Terry who ran popular tea toom
The 90-year-old was well-known across the community
Somerset Council pledges to hear children’s voices over future SEND spending
Send pupil Daisy-May spoke to councillors
New solar farm near Taunton could be operational by late-2027
It could power up to 15,000 homes
Willowdown Primary School makes amazing comeback in new Ofsted report
'A culture of nurture and respect permeates the school'
What was the newsroom like 35 years ago?
IN 1991, a special insert was launched by the Somerset County Gazette that took a look at the daily life and activities of the staff.
Major theatre transformation gets green light
Plans to transform Yeovil’s Octagon Theatre into one of the South West’s leading cultural and entertainment venues have moved a step closer.
Minehead man sentenced to three months in prison for making false report
A man from Minehead has been sentenced to three months in prison for knowingly making a false report, which caused wasteful employment of the police.
Taunton students recognised for achievement in top national challenge
Monkton Wood Academy students win 37 awards in the UK Mathematics Trust Intermediate Maths Challenge, with two pupils advancing to the Grey Kangaroo round.
Somerset air ambulance helicopter transformed into intensive care unit
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance’s new AW169 helicopter is being fitted as a mobile intensive care unit after a £1m appeal, boosting critical care in Somerset.
Somerset CCC captain gives views on upcoming season at members' lunch
Somerset CCC held their first 2026 members’ lunch at Taunton, featuring captain Lewis Gregory and club updates ahead of the new county cricket season.
Barnaby Webber's mum remembers 'super friendly' son killed in stabbing attack
Barnaby died after being stabbed by Valdo Calocane
Power restored after almost 1,000 properties left in the dark near Somerset town
Power was restored by 10pm.