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Alastair Caines, 41, of Yeovil, and Stuart Eales, 55, formerly of Yeovil, admitted to the theft and supply of prescription drugs

Avon and Somerset Police

Three sentenced over illegal supply of prescription drugs in Somerset

Laura Dean custody image.

Laura Dean custody image.

Avon and Somerset Police

Former Somerset police officer sentenced for 11 counts of computer misuse

A TV legend best known for appearing in Men Behaving Badly (pictured) has opened up on living in Somerset.

A TV legend best known for appearing in Men Behaving Badly (pictured) has opened up on living in Somerset.

1990s TV legend opens up about downsizing to live in Somerset

Staff and students at The Sky Academy celebrate their positive Ofsted outcome

Staff and students at The Sky Academy celebrate their positive Ofsted outcome

Taunton school praised as ‘inclusive, warm and nurturing’ by Ofsted

Glastonbury and Somerton MP Sarah Dyke with Councillors Mike Stanton and Bill Revans in Langport during the floods of early-2026

Glastonbury and Somerton MP Sarah Dyke with Councillors Mike Stanton and Bill Revans in Langport during the floods of early-2026

Somerset urged to spend £50m on flood defence maintenance

Volunteer co-ordinator James Adams at Muchelney Abbey in the Somerset Levels

Volunteer co-ordinator James Adams at Muchelney Abbey in the Somerset Levels

Somerset volunteers revive centuries-old tradition to protect threatened bees

Somerset Council's headquarters at County Hall on The Crescent in Taunton

Somerset Council's headquarters at County Hall on The Crescent in Taunton

Somerset Council rejects Reform UK claim of future devolution 'tax grab'

Lauren Jackson (pictured) passed away aged 17 on Sunday, February 8.

Lauren Jackson (pictured) passed away aged 17 on Sunday, February 8.

'Beautiful and vibrant' Taunton student took her own life at college, coroner rules

Former Taunton football CEO to stand trial as co-defendant of man who raped wife

The Agratas building in Somerset, pictured under construction in August 2026

The Agratas building in Somerset, pictured under construction in August 2026

Weeks of M5 disruption in Somerset as motorway to be dug up for cable installation

Ashley Miner is wanted by Avon and Somerset Police for failing to comply with the terms of his licence.

Ashley Miner is wanted by Avon and Somerset Police for failing to comply with the terms of his licence.

Man, 25, with links to Somerset wanted on recall to prison

An appeal has been launched to help find a missing man in connection with an alleged stalking offence.

An appeal has been launched to help find a missing man in connection with an alleged stalking offence.

Wanted man linked to alleged stalking investigation has Somerset connections

Darren Bradley, 61, has been jailed for sexual assault and breaching a sexual harm prevention order.

Darren Bradley, 61, has been jailed for sexual assault and breaching a sexual harm prevention order.

Man jailed for sexual assault and for breaching sexual harm prevention order

The former Bruton School for Girls on the A359 Sunny Hill in Bruton

The former Bruton School for Girls on the A359 Sunny Hill in Bruton

Affordable housing

Former Somerset girls' school could be redeveloped and get new lease of life

News

Taunton is set for cloudy spells over the weekend

Taunton is set for cloudy spells over the weekend

Taunton weather: Mixed weekend forecast issued by Met Office

Guests gather at Longleat House as part of a celebration of Longleat's long-standing partnership with Africa Wildlife Charity Tusk

Guests gather at Longleat House as part of a celebration of Longleat's long-standing partnership with Africa Wildlife Charity Tusk

Longleat gala raises over £100,000 for African wildlife conservation

Avon and Somerset Police

PCC column: Investing £500k in communities across Avon and Somerset

Derek Moore with the bird and animal figures in his front garden

Derek Moore with the bird and animal figures in his front garden

Interview: Taunton pensioner’s model animal garden delights disabled children

Gideon Amos: My Bill would let police close illegal shops immediately

Ms Gilmour will host the event at the Quantock Brewery Taproom in Bishops Lydeard on Wednesday, October 7

Ms Gilmour will host the event at the Quantock Brewery Taproom in Bishops Lydeard on Wednesday, October 7

West Somerset MP invites Bishops Lydeard residents to meet over a pint

Phil Hill: The very English habit of criticising friends behind their backs

Clinton Rogers: Recalling my trip to the proudly British Falkland Islands

Adam Dance: Why I'm pressing for banking hubs in Chard and Ilminster

All traditional phone lines will be converted to digital on January 31, 2027.

All traditional phone lines will be converted to digital on January 31, 2027.

BT Telecommunications

BT and Openreach warn Brits to ‘switch now’ or risk losing phone service forever

Royal Mint's 9 rarest coins revealed and the rare £2 worth more than £500

Heating experts have warned that the popular winter appliance can increase indoor moisture, leading to dangerous mould growth and condensation.

Heating experts have warned that the popular winter appliance can increase indoor moisture, leading to dangerous mould growth and condensation.

Homes and interiors

Expert's mould warning to everyone with a heated clothes airer this winter

The 2026 Lyng Flower and Produce Show took place on Saturday, September 12, filling the village hall with colour, creativity and community spirit

The 2026 Lyng Flower and Produce Show took place on Saturday, September 12, filling the village hall with colour, creativity and community spirit

Lyng Flower Show returns with 'Miss Recyc-Lyng' crowned scarecrow winner

Wellington Museum (pictured) is set to launch its autumn talks series later this month

Wellington Museum (pictured) is set to launch its autumn talks series later this month

Wellington Museum to launch autumn talks series this month

Various Taunton Literary Festival events are set to take place over the next week

Various Taunton Literary Festival events are set to take place over the next week

What's on in Taunton this week: September 17-23, 2026

The Cultural Connections exhibition features work by internationally recognised artists, including Candace Bahouth (pictured), Helen Cammock, and Gladys Paulus

The Cultural Connections exhibition features work by internationally recognised artists, including Candace Bahouth (pictured), Helen Cammock, and Gladys Paulus

New art exhibition opens at Rural Life Museum in Glastonbury

Eligible residents aged 40 to 74 who have not had an NHS health check in the past five years are encouraged to book an appointment at the new location in Williton Library

Eligible residents aged 40 to 74 who have not had an NHS health check in the past five years are encouraged to book an appointment at the new location in Williton Library

Free NHS health checks now available at Williton Library

Fire crews responding to a blaze in Somerset for illustrative purposes only.

Fire crews responding to a blaze in Somerset for illustrative purposes only.

Avon and Somerset Police

Large barn fire which destroyed £300k worth of machinery started deliberately

A private school in Somerset has been recognised as one of the best in the country.

A private school in Somerset has been recognised as one of the best in the country.

Somerset private school ranked among the best schools in the UK

The Newt Estate has purchased a Somerset pub/hotel that has been around for 600 years and is closing next month.

The Newt Estate has purchased a Somerset pub/hotel that has been around for 600 years and is closing next month.

Historic Somerset pub to close after 600 years with final farewell party

Yeovil Magistrates' Court

Man rode motorcycle down A303 in Somerset at 120mph while drunk

Cyclists can now make a quick getaway at the junction

Cyclists can now make a quick getaway at the junction

Faulty sensors cause safety concerns for cyclists at Taunton traffic lights

Hanging baskets such as this one outside the old town hall have been removed earlier than normal

Hanging baskets such as this one outside the old town hall have been removed earlier than normal

Local government

Town's hanging baskets removed after flowers fall victim to summer drought

The famous illuminated celebration will go ahead on Saturday September 26.

The famous illuminated celebration will go ahead on Saturday September 26.

Wellington Carnival

Road closures, route and timings as major Somerset carnival returns

UK Today

Energy Price Cap could soar in January – Martin Lewis urges households to check now

The £1 savings trick that could unlock a £1,000 Government bonus

Freeview urges Brits to retune TV as it makes 9 changes in latest update - full list

Hilton to open 10 new 'value-focused' UK hotels - see the full list of locations

80 years on, the iconic children's TV show you grew up with is getting a new voice

All Creatures Great and Small full cast list for series 7 starring Nicholas Ralph

Sport

A last-minute goal broke Minehead hearts as new league leaders Peasedown Miners Welfare snatched victory

Minehead AFC beaten by last-gasp goal as Peasedown move top of the league

Wellington AFC took the positives from their latest fixture at the Carly Press Ground, despite being on the wrong end of a 3-0 defeat to Liskeard

Wellington AFC took the positives from their latest fixture at the Carly Press Ground, despite being on the wrong end of a 3-0 defeat to Liskeard

Football: Wellington AFC fall to Liskeard despite improved display

Taunton pickleball players Graham Bishop and Matt Bamber clinched the inaugural Blackbrook Summer Pickleball Championships

Taunton pickleball players Graham Bishop and Matt Bamber clinched the inaugural Blackbrook Summer Pickleball Championships

Taunton pair win gold at Blackbrook pickleball championships

Wellington CC are set to face Weston-super-Mare, Taunton Deane seconds, and Lympsham and Belvedere in league meetings in 2027

Wellington CC are set to face Weston-super-Mare, Taunton Deane seconds, and Lympsham and Belvedere in league meetings in 2027

Wellington Cricket Club

Wellington CC to face Weston and Taunton Deane as league confirms 2027 season

Taunton Titans were able to power past Barnstaple

Taunton Titans were able to power past Barnstaple

Two wins from two for Titans after victory in North Devon

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Property Plus

The five-bedroom townhouse has been put up for sale in Yeovil for £560,000

The five-bedroom townhouse has been put up for sale in Yeovil for £560,000

Five-bedroom townhouse with balcony and garage on sale for £560k

A Grade II-listed former country house hotel near Bath has been sold.

A Grade II-listed former country house hotel near Bath has been sold.

Grade II-listed former country house hotel in Somerset sold for more than £3.75m

The four-bedroom detached house is up for sale in West Coker, near Yeovil, for £585,000

The four-bedroom detached house is up for sale in West Coker, near Yeovil, for £585,000

Four-bedroom 18th century house with 'character features' for sale at £585,000

The six-bedroom detached house with coastal views has gone on the market in Minehead for £950,000

The six-bedroom detached house with coastal views has gone on the market in Minehead for £950,000

Six-bedroom coastal house on market in Somerset town for £950,000

The four-bedroom period cottage that was rebuilt from two derelict homes is up for sale in Taunton for £785,000

The four-bedroom period cottage that was rebuilt from two derelict homes is up for sale in Taunton for £785,000

Four-bed rebuilt period cottage goes on sale in Taunton for £785,000

Frome is a champion of independent retailers

Frome is a champion of independent retailers

Best places to live 2026

The five Somerset locations named among the 'best' places to live in the county

The three-bedroom detached house on the outskirts of Street has gone on the market for £500,000

The three-bedroom detached house on the outskirts of Street has gone on the market for £500,000

Three-bed house in desirable Somerset area goes on the market for £500k

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Business

The Newt Estate has purchased a Somerset pub/hotel that has been around for 600 years and is closing next month.

Historic Somerset pub to close after 600 years with final farewell party

Torre Cider Farm, near Washford, is one of Somerset's best-known traditional cider producers.

Torre Cider Farm, near Washford, is one of Somerset's best-known traditional cider producers.

Somerset cider farm closes to public amid financial pressures after 11 years

The Salthouse in Clevedon.

The Salthouse in Clevedon.

Wetherspoon to expand into Somerset town after takeover bid for existing pub

The Town Yard has opened its doors in Shepton Mallet.

The Town Yard has opened its doors in Shepton Mallet.

New Somerset venue opens with sports bar, arcade and huge food challenges

Owner of beloved barbershop in Somerset town celebrates 20 years in business

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Farmer

Adam Dance: The government must act on Bluetongue testing delays

Mumpfest 2026 is coming to Burrowbridge in Somerset

Mumpfest 2026 is coming to Burrowbridge in Somerset

Somerset farm to host music and food festival after ‘tough’ summer

Adam Dance: Here are my priorities for Yeovil as Parliament returns

Centenarian Bob Falkingham

Centenarian Bob Falkingham

Interview: The remarkable life of Taunton centenarian Bob Falkingham

'Teamwork is the only method that actually works and offers a hopeful future'

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National Sport

Todd Boehly has sold his stake in Chelsea as Clearlake Capital takes full control of the club (Rafal Oleksiewicz/PA)

Todd Boehly has sold his stake in Chelsea as Clearlake Capital takes full control of the club (Rafal Oleksiewicz/PA)

Todd Boehly and Mark Walter sell Chelsea shares to Clearlake Capital

JJ Gabriel celebrates scoring (Martin Rickett/PA)

JJ Gabriel celebrates scoring (Martin Rickett/PA)

Michael Carrick taking things carefully with JJ Gabriel’s future

Michael Carrick reacts on the sidelines (Martin Rickett/PA)

Michael Carrick reacts on the sidelines (Martin Rickett/PA)

Michael Carrick accepts blame for Manchester United’s Carabao Cup exit

Regis Le Bris on the touchline (Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA)

Regis Le Bris on the touchline (Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA)

Regis Le Bris felt it was important Sunderland started Europa League with win

Chris Wilder on the touchline (Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA)

Chris Wilder on the touchline (Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA)

Chris Wilder bemoans Sheffield United performance as Carabao Cup exit

Maxim De Cuyper (left) scores the winner (Martin Rickett/PA)

Maxim De Cuyper (left) scores the winner (Martin Rickett/PA)

Man Utd out of Carabao Cup after throwing away two-goal lead against Brighton

Enzo Le Fee scores from the penalty spot (Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA)

Enzo Le Fee scores from the penalty spot (Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA)

Sunderland begin European adventure with win over AZ Alkmaar

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National News

Debenhams Group has revealed earnings growth (Alamy/PA)

Debenhams Group has revealed earnings growth (Alamy/PA)

Debenhams reveals earnings jump as turnaround gathers pace

Retail giant Next has warned against tax increases in next month’s Budget (Ian West/PA)

Retail giant Next has warned against tax increases in next month’s Budget (Ian West/PA)

Next warns against growth-‘stifling’ tax rises in Budget

Earl Spencer, William, Harry and Charles waiting as the hearse carrying the coffin of Diana, Princess of Wales prepares to leave Westminster Abbey following her funeral service (PA)

Earl Spencer, William, Harry and Charles waiting as the hearse carrying the coffin of Diana, Princess of Wales prepares to leave Westminster Abbey following her funeral service (PA)

Royals set to carry out engagements after book claims

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney left, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press/AP)

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney left, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press/AP)

Carney to address EU Parliament after Trump scorns ‘associate membership’ plan

William and Kate will visit the Isle of Bute (Shirlaine Forrest/PA)

William and Kate will visit the Isle of Bute (Shirlaine Forrest/PA)

William and Kate head to Bute for first official trip to island

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney (Pascal Bastien/AP)

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney (Pascal Bastien/AP)

Trump voices concerns over Canada-EU proposal

Mount Tumbledown behind Stanley on the Falkland Islands (Ricardo Mazalan/AP)

Mount Tumbledown behind Stanley on the Falkland Islands (Ricardo Mazalan/AP)

Argentine judge orders halt to Falklands oil project as tensions rise

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