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Somerset over-60s. Back row (L-R): Norman Yaw (umpire), John Courtney, Dave Wilcox, Steve Pigden, Andy Wright (scorer), Ian Thomas, Chris Bourton, Everton Griffith
Front row (L-R): Andy Carson, Graham Bishop, Martin Strong (C) Gwyn Randolph, Paul Sparks

Spectrum of weather disrupts Somerset Seniors cricket matches

Charlie Dean (right, pictured playing for England) was Somerset's pick of the bowlers

Charlie Dean (right, pictured playing for England) was Somerset's pick of the bowlers

Somerset Women lose final Vitality Blast match to Essex by 41 runs

Dave Bignell (Bristol Town and Country Harriers) was at The Queens Arms in Bleadon to present this year’s donation of £4,000 to Jim Hardcastle (Mendip Hills Fund Manager)

Dave Bignell (Bristol Town and Country Harriers) was at The Queens Arms in Bleadon to present this year’s donation of £4,000 to Jim Hardcastle (Mendip Hills Fund Manager)

Gruelling 50-mile race across Mendip Hills raises thousands

Smeed blasts 31-ball fifty as Somerset qualify for Blast last eight

Sam Price scored 184 for Somerset Boys under-16s against Cornwall

Sam Price scored 184 for Somerset Boys under-16s against Cornwall

Somerset Pathway cricketers secure big wins after outstanding batting

Taunton Crown Court

Man jailed for wielding 'offensive weapon' in Taunton and multiple drug offences

Craig Hurcombe was found dead in Gurney Slade in January, a court heard

Craig Hurcombe was found dead in Gurney Slade in January, a court heard

Bristol Crown Court

Man killed with Samurai sword in Somerset village and his body burnt, court hears

Stock image of police officers.

Stock image of police officers.

Avon and Somerset Police

Man in 70s killed in crash in Somerset village

M5 traffic delayed between Taunton and Cullompton - LIVE

M5 traffic delayed between Taunton and Cullompton - LIVE

M5 traffic recap: Motorway closed in Somerset with heavy delays

The Great Lyde, seen here hosting its fanzone at the Euro 2024 final between England and Spain, has been forced to close due to a

The Great Lyde, seen here hosting its fanzone at the Euro 2024 final between England and Spain, has been forced to close due to a

Somerset pub known for England fanzone forced to shut ahead of World Cup semi-final

Barnaby Webber, who came from Taunton, died after he was attacked in Nottingham in June 2023

Barnaby Webber, who came from Taunton, died after he was attacked in Nottingham in June 2023

Family completes 50km race in memory of Barnaby Webber

Local government

'Several vehicle issues' cause bin collection disruption across Somerset

Photo of the fire from a distance.

Photo of the fire from a distance.

Taunton blaze that caused serious damage to property started deliberately

The Whitnell Corner junction near West Horrington

The Whitnell Corner junction near West Horrington

Busy Somerset crossroads to fully close from today

William Sitwell outside his pub.

William Sitwell outside his pub.

New chef hired at BBC MasterChef judge's Somerset restaurant

Bristol Crown Court

Jury sworn in for trial of man accused of murder after body found in Somerset

Police are continuing to question a suspect in connection with the death of Ann Widdecombe

Police are continuing to question a suspect in connection with the death of Ann Widdecombe

Ann Widdecombe’s driver in 'shock' at her death as he reveals recent Somerset visit

Upstairs at Landrace in Bath has been ranked 25th in the Good Food Guide's 100 Best Local Restaurants of 2026

Upstairs at Landrace in Bath has been ranked 25th in the Good Food Guide's 100 Best Local Restaurants of 2026

Two Somerset restaurants named among the best 100 in the UK by top food guide

A person has died after a collision on the A46.

A person has died after a collision on the A46.

Man dead and three in hospital after collision on major A-road

Schools in Somerset took part in the SASP Somerset Summer School Games at Millfield School in Street

Schools in Somerset took part in the SASP Somerset Summer School Games at Millfield School in Street

Looking Back: When Somerset schoolchildren had a county-wide sports day

The services will work alongside GPs, pharmacies, and school-aged immunisation teams to identify and support those most in need of vaccination

The services will work alongside GPs, pharmacies, and school-aged immunisation teams to identify and support those most in need of vaccination

NHS to launch new teams across South West focusing on vaccination

Could you give Penne the Caucasian Shepherd/Newfoundland cross a forever home?

Could you give Penne the Caucasian Shepherd/Newfoundland cross a forever home?

St Giles Animal Rescue

St Giles column: I had no idea a day to remember your pets existed

Dr Megan Rowley

Dr Megan Rowley

Bridgwater College Academy

Somerset NHS psychologist returns to college to inspire next generation

England football

Column: How the England football team are demonstrating the power of hope

This year’s overall winner of the Ilminster Arts Centre Open Exhibition was Anita Clark for her piece Cycling on Black Ice Is Not Advisable

This year’s overall winner of the Ilminster Arts Centre Open Exhibition was Anita Clark for her piece Cycling on Black Ice Is Not Advisable

Winners announced for 2026 Ilminster open art exhibition

Hear from your NHS: Keeping your skin safe in the summer sun

An abstract Berrow Beach.

An abstract Berrow Beach.

Somerset Camera Club

Somerset Camera Club showcases its abstract and experimental photos

The new Pride buses will travel across Somerset over the next 12 months

The new Pride buses will travel across Somerset over the next 12 months

New rainbow Pride buses launched to celebrate LGBTQ+ communities in Somerset

Taunton business owner Anita Greenslade from House of Admin was the winner of this year's Somerset Shining Star of the Year award

Taunton business owner Anita Greenslade from House of Admin was the winner of this year's Somerset Shining Star of the Year award

Small businesses across Somerset honoured at Shining Stars Awards

Bill Revans column: Why your children should pick up a book this summer

St Margaret's Hospice patient Michael Johnson

St Margaret's Hospice patient Michael Johnson

Hospice charity shop campaign launched in Somerset

Somerset Council has teamed up with Evenbreak to deliver a new programme of inclusion and accessibility training

Somerset Council has teamed up with Evenbreak to deliver a new programme of inclusion and accessibility training

Somerset Council

Somerset Council launches accessibility and inclusion programme

The five-bedroom detached house in Loxton, near Axbridge, is for sale at almost £1m

The five-bedroom detached house in Loxton, near Axbridge, is for sale at almost £1m

Five-bedroom house in Somerset up for sale for almost £1m

The 178th Dunster show, set beneath the impressive Dunster Castle, will be held on Friday, August 21

The 178th Dunster show, set beneath the impressive Dunster Castle, will be held on Friday, August 21

Beloved Somerset event to return for 178th edition in August

A screening of England's next World Cup fixture is among the events taking place in South and East Somerset over the next week

A screening of England's next World Cup fixture is among the events taking place in South and East Somerset over the next week

England football

What's on in South and East Somerset: July 10-16, 2026

Column: Adam Dance responds to Baroness Amos's maternity report

Left to right: Cher Griffiths, advanced nurse practitioner, and Nicole Durman, registered nurse at St Margaret’s Hospice Care

Left to right: Cher Griffiths, advanced nurse practitioner, and Nicole Durman, registered nurse at St Margaret’s Hospice Care

Housebuilder breaks fundraising record for Somerset hospice

Avon and Somerset Police

PCC column: This new initiative could save young lives in Somerset

Somerset Chamber has launched the Somerset Future 30 awards to recognise 30 young professionals under the age of 30 who are already making an impact across the county

Somerset Chamber has launched the Somerset Future 30 awards to recognise 30 young professionals under the age of 30 who are already making an impact across the county

New awards launched to celebrate Somerset's brightest young talent

An artist's impression of a low-cost home within the SHAL Housing Ltd development of 14 houses in Woolavington.

An artist's impression of a low-cost home within the SHAL Housing Ltd development of 14 houses in Woolavington.

Affordable housing

Somerset Council sets out affordable rural homes being built and planned

A busy taxi rank in Taunton, Somerset.

A busy taxi rank in Taunton, Somerset.

Somerset County Council

Taxi fares could soon rise across Somerset under new plans

The serious assault happened in a wooded area close to Clarks Way playground in Odd Down.

The serious assault happened in a wooded area close to Clarks Way playground in Odd Down.

Avon and Somerset Police

Police hunt suspect after Somerset girl, 11, suffers serious sexual assault

Kelly Faiers (pictured) died in October 2023 after being 'coerced' into taking sleeping tablets, which led to her death, an inquest heard.

Kelly Faiers (pictured) died in October 2023 after being 'coerced' into taking sleeping tablets, which led to her death, an inquest heard.

Somerset woman, 61, was unlawfully killed by sex offender ex-partner, inquest finds

Family Adventures Group has been named among the top 20 nursery groups in the UK.

Family Adventures Group has been named among the top 20 nursery groups in the UK.

Leisure group with Somerset nurseries named one of the best in the UK

Film crews spotted shooting TV series in 'pretty' Somerset village

A Somerset restaurant has issued a statement after overcoming unexpected changes this year.

A Somerset restaurant has issued a statement after overcoming unexpected changes this year.

Popular Somerset restaurant issues update after 'unexpected change'

An 'illegal encampment' in Somerset has been served an eviction notice.

An 'illegal encampment' in Somerset has been served an eviction notice.

'Illegal encampment' at Somerset park served eviction notice

Outside Taunton Magistrates' Court

Outside Taunton Magistrates' Court

Taunton Magistrates' Court

Taunton man caused crash, fled the scene and told police his car had been stolen

A Ford Thunderbird Town Hardtop coupe is being auctioned off in Somerset.

A Ford Thunderbird Town Hardtop coupe is being auctioned off in Somerset.

Classic Ford Thunderbird Town Hardtop coupe to go up for auction in Somerset

Patsy and David Hinchliffe with Beth Jefferies and Philip White of Hestercombe Gardens

Patsy and David Hinchliffe with Beth Jefferies and Philip White of Hestercombe Gardens

Looking Back: When a Somerset estate welcomed its millionth visitor

David Crew, managing director of Somerset Chamber of Commerce

David Crew, managing director of Somerset Chamber of Commerce

Column: A skills crisis is the wake-up call Somerset needs to hear

The UKHSA has advised the public to check in with elderly and vulnerable friends and family ahead of the high temperatures later this week.

The UKHSA has advised the public to check in with elderly and vulnerable friends and family ahead of the high temperatures later this week.

Amber health warning issued for south-west as temperatures expected to hit 33C

Richard Scatchard on Swain Street, Watchet, the day after Kelly Faiers death.

Richard Scatchard on Swain Street, Watchet, the day after Kelly Faiers death.

Sex offender was using online dating sites before woman's death, inquest hears

Councillor Gill Slocombe (Conservative, Bridgwater West)

Councillor Gill Slocombe (Conservative, Bridgwater West)

NHS accused of 'complacency' over access to Somerset GPs