South West Water says reservoir levels in Somerset are starting to recover after recent heavy rainfall. Castle Cary railway station is to get a new footbridge. A young dancer from Martock has been chosen to perform with the English Youth Ballet... and more
South West Water says reservoir levels in Somerset are starting to recover after recent heavy rainfall. In October, water levels at Wimbleball Reservoir on Exmoor dropped to a record low level of just 12%.
Castle Cary railway station is to get a new footbridge and two lifts for people with mobility issues. At the moment, people with restricted mobility who need to access the two platforms are helped across the tracks by station staff. Network Rail says work building the footbridge will begin in June next year.
A young dancer from Martock has been chosen to perform with the English Youth Ballet. Fourteen-year-old Lena Ochalik will be part of the line-up when the English Youth Ballet stage The Nutcracker at the Lighthouse in Poole on November 13th and 14th.
Somerset Council is celebrating the achievements of young people who act as carers as part of National Care Leavers Month. County Hall in Taunton will be lit blue throughout November, with events being held to highlight the theme of this year's Care Leavers Month - From Experience to Empowerment.
A new discount retailer has opened in Crewkerne, replacing the town’s former Poundland store. Poundstretcher has moved into the unit, offering shoppers discounted household goods, food, health and beauty products, as well as seasonal items. It follows the closure of Poundland earlier this year.
People in Somerset will go to the polls in May 2028 to elect a new mayor for the Wessex region. A Somerset farmer who failed a breath test after being caught asleep at the wheel of his tractor has narrowly avoided losing his driving licence. The new Ham Hill Visitor Centre has been named a regional winner in the Building Excellence Awards 2026... and more
Somerset Council says it doesn’t have the money to improve its planning enforcement team. Drivers are being advised that work to replace the central barrier on the M5 near Wellington starts this week. A health food shop in Chard has been crowned High Street Shop of the Year... and more
A motorist was caught driving at 133mph on the A303 between Podimore and Sparkford, according to newly released data from Avon and Somerset Police. Taunton's Brewhouse Theatre closed for the last time at the weekend. Public firework displays in Ilminster and Martock have been cancelled due to rising costs... and more
Wells Cathedral says it's having to get creative to bring in more money as financial pressures continue to grow. A convenience store in Martock has been allowed to keep its alcohol licence despite an employee working there illegally. Police have seized an illegally ridden e-scooter in Yeovil in response to concerns from local residents... and more
A Yeovil man has been detained under the Mental Health Act for attacking his mother with a knife. People in Chard are being reminded that it’s unlawful to attach flags to lamp posts and street furniture. Wincanton Racecourse has called off its 'Badger Chase Day' because the ground is too firm... and more
Leweston School near Sherborne has announced that it is closing with immediate effect. NHS Somerset could merge with neighbours in Bath and North-East Somerset and Dorset to cut costs. Somerset’s Lord-Lieutenant has launched a campaign to get more people nominated for national honours... and more
Work has started building a new six-million-pound flood defence scheme in Taunton. Plans have been submitted to build a new church hall in Martock. People are being asked to donate gifts to this year’s Chard Christmas Present Appeal... and more
Eligible groups in Somerset are being encouraged to get their flu jabs. There’s a rare opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look inside Avon & Somerset Police’s control room. Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader, Daisy Cooper MP, has visited Yeovil... and more.
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