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The Castlebrook Inn on the B3151 Castlebrook in Compton Dundon

Planning and development

25 new homes planned near historic pub in small Somerset village

A man has been charged with drink-driving in Street

A man has been charged with drink-driving in Street

Avon and Somerset Police

Somerset driver charged as police issue festive drink-driving warning

Police want to speak to a man (pictured) following a report of an assault which left two people injured in a Somerset village.

Police want to speak to a man (pictured) following a report of an assault which left two people injured in a Somerset village.

CCTV appeal after two injured in reported assault in Somerset

Clarks Village is hosting a range of free Halloween-themed events throughout the half-term

Clarks Village is hosting a range of free Halloween-themed events throughout the half-term

Free Halloween fun at Clarks Village includes pumpkin carving and slime-making

Proposed site of 160 homes on Brooks Road in Street

Proposed site of 160 homes on Brooks Road in Street

Elderly Somerset woman can't sell house due to proximity of 160 new homes

Dean Hamilton from Street, Somerset, arrives at court in 2025 charged with sexual offences, which he later admitted.

Dean Hamilton from Street, Somerset, arrives at court in 2025 charged with sexual offences, which he later admitted.

Avon and Somerset Police

Sexual assault trial of four men set to begin as Somerset man admits rape

A spring day on the Somerset Levels

A spring day on the Somerset Levels

Local government

Six challenges in the way of the Somerset Levels becoming a national park

Heidelberg Materials lorry stranded on Butleigh Drove near Street

Heidelberg Materials lorry stranded on Butleigh Drove near Street

Somerset Council contractor's lorry sinks into peat during road repairs

The weekly market was taken over by the Parish Council in early 2025 after previously being managed by Somerset Council

The weekly market was taken over by the Parish Council in early 2025 after previously being managed by Somerset Council

Christmas Markets

End of an era as Somerset town’s weekly market prepares to close

Clarks Village to launch festive ice rink with world record snowman skate attempt

Zombies took over Strode College back in 2021

Zombies took over Strode College back in 2021

Looking Back: When Somerset students brought a zombie apocalypse to life

Street-based Tor Renewables has seen rapid growth as it doubles the number of heat pumps it is installing locally

Street-based Tor Renewables has seen rapid growth as it doubles the number of heat pumps it is installing locally

Street renewable heating firm nearly triples in size as heat pump demand grows

An artist's impression of the new M&S anchor store planned

An artist's impression of the new M&S anchor store planned

Somerset shopping centre unveils £3.2m transformation and new M&S store

Proposed site of 48 homes on the A39 Quarry Batch in Street

Proposed site of 48 homes on the A39 Quarry Batch in Street

Planning and development

Nearly 50 new homes planned on side of busy A-road in growing Somerset village

Individual runners-up from last year's event with David Welch from Rotary and the lord lieutenant of Somerset

Individual runners-up from last year's event with David Welch from Rotary and the lord lieutenant of Somerset

Environment Agency

Somerset event to put young people at the heart of emergency planning

The Parish Council took over running the market in 2025, and have now opened a consultation about its future

The Parish Council took over running the market in 2025, and have now opened a consultation about its future

Somerset Council

Residents asked if popular street market should stay after costing council £15,000

Josh Johnson and George Whitcher from Somerset are launching their new independent business this month.

Josh Johnson and George Whitcher from Somerset are launching their new independent business this month.

New Manhattan-inspired gym and coffee bar set to open in Somerset

Susie Clark, from Chard, who runs the boutique, has announced its imminent relocation in October.

Susie Clark, from Chard, who runs the boutique, has announced its imminent relocation in October.

Popular Somerset bridal boutique announces relocation after seven years

LiLou the corgi hopes to be at the front of the pack for the popular award

LiLou the corgi hopes to be at the front of the pack for the popular award

Popular Somerset shopping village in hunt to find new top dog

Emperor Haile Selassie I ruled Ethiopia, and spent several years in exile in Somerset

Emperor Haile Selassie I ruled Ethiopia, and spent several years in exile in Somerset

Black History Month

Clarks Village Black History Month exhibition reveals emperor's Somerset story

Clarks Village's Festive Ice Rink is returning in 2026.

Clarks Village's Festive Ice Rink is returning in 2026.

Much-loved ice rink set to return to Somerset outlet village for festive season

Erla Garden Joinery owner and operator Aiden Matterface

Erla Garden Joinery owner and operator Aiden Matterface

Wells garden joinery company named Postsaver’s installer of the year

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

Somerset Art Weeks will launch its Family Friendly Programme on Saturday, September 19, at the Shoemakers Museum in Street

Somerset Art Weeks will launch its Family Friendly Programme on Saturday, September 19, at the Shoemakers Museum in Street

Children’s author to launch Somerset Art Weeks family programme

Next in Clarks Village is set to close.

Next in Clarks Village is set to close.

Next to close major Somerset store before Christmas

Creamy king prawn and salmon rigatoni and the crab and lobster ravioli at Prezzo in Clarks Village

Creamy king prawn and salmon rigatoni and the crab and lobster ravioli at Prezzo in Clarks Village

We try the 'mouthwatering' Clarks Village restaurant that has diners flocking back

Forgetful Rick Robinson isn’t regretful after landing £500,000.

Forgetful Rick Robinson isn’t regretful after landing £500,000.

Postcode Lottery

Somerset veteran wins £500k Postcode Lottery prize after thinking it was a joke

Clarks Village in Street will host the Pawsome Pooch event on Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13

Clarks Village in Street will host the Pawsome Pooch event on Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13

Shopping outlet in Street to host fun-filled event for dogs

Shoemakers Museum in Street is calling on the public to take part in its '12 Shoes. 12 Stories.' campaign as part of its first birthday celebrations on Monday, August 31.

Shoemakers Museum in Street is calling on the public to take part in its '12 Shoes. 12 Stories.' campaign as part of its first birthday celebrations on Monday, August 31.

Cultural attractions

Museum in Street calls for shoe stories ahead of first birthday celebration

Taunton College students

Taunton College students

UCS College Group celebrates 'fantastic' A-level pass rate

Filip Nowacki will not find out how well he has done in his exams until he finishes swimming for Great Britain at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris.

Filip Nowacki will not find out how well he has done in his exams until he finishes swimming for Great Britain at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris.

A-Level Results

Somerset schoolboy missed A-level results day to compete for Great Britain

Somerset tennis player enjoys unforgettable Wimbledon experience

UCS College Group students celebrate their A-Level results last year.

UCS College Group students celebrate their A-Level results last year.

A-Level Results

A-level results day 2026: Celebrating students' hard work

Oake, Bradford & Nynehead Church of England Primary School in Oake

Oake, Bradford & Nynehead Church of England Primary School in Oake

Department for Education

All 45 Somerset schools being repaired this summer using £3.4m grant

Somerset Bus Partnership chairman David Northey and Councillor Richard Wilkins on the 567 bus

Somerset Bus Partnership chairman David Northey and Councillor Richard Wilkins on the 567 bus

Somerset's newest bus route is up and running - and we hopped on board

Outdoor spaces at Clark's Village.

Outdoor spaces at Clark's Village.

Somerset shopping destination recognised with prestigious international award

Peggy's Diner in Street has closed its doors just months after changing hands

Peggy's Diner in Street has closed its doors just months after changing hands

A 'real shock' as much-loved Somerset cafe closes just months after being sold

Radleys in Clarks Village is set to close its doors.

Radleys in Clarks Village is set to close its doors.

Popular designer store set to close at Clarks Village

Strode Swimming & Leisure in Street is closed until next week

Strode Swimming & Leisure in Street is closed until next week

Somerset swimming pool and gym closed until next week due to 'ongoing issue'

Protestors, counter-protestors and over 100 police attended the rally in Taunton on Saturday July 25.

Protestors, counter-protestors and over 100 police attended the rally in Taunton on Saturday July 25.

Somerset school worker 'will not return' after anti-immigration protest comments

A Somerset village pub is seeking a new operator.

A Somerset village pub is seeking a new operator.

Somerset village pub seeking new operator months after team left

Archie the dachshund, Clarks Village's Canine Executive Office

Archie the dachshund, Clarks Village's Canine Executive Office

Meet the unlikely new 'CEO' of a popular Somerset shopping centre

Shocking image of the damage caused to the property during the blaze.

Shocking image of the damage caused to the property during the blaze.

Firefighters tackle serious property blaze near Taunton and M5 vehicle fire

Clarks Village entrance.

Clarks Village entrance.

Popular Somerset retail village generates £30m and 600 jobs for local economy

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

Mike Jones has been appointed as the new centre director of Clarks Village

Mike Jones has been appointed as the new centre director of Clarks Village

Popular Somerset shopping centre welcomes new boss with worldwide experience

Chubb Bulleid Solicitors has helped raise more than £75,000 through long-term support of the Will Aid campaign

Chubb Bulleid Solicitors has helped raise more than £75,000 through long-term support of the Will Aid campaign

Somerset solicitors help raise more than £75,000 for charity

Marks & Spencer store at 5 Middle Street in Yeovil

Marks & Spencer store at 5 Middle Street in Yeovil

Somerset Council loses more than £91m on commercial investments

The five-bedroom barn conversion is on sale in Walton, near Street, for £695,000

The five-bedroom barn conversion is on sale in Walton, near Street, for £695,000

Five-bedroom barn conversion near Street on the market for £695,000

Work has started to demolish the former Crispin Shopping Centre

Work has started to demolish the former Crispin Shopping Centre

Work begins to tear down once-thriving Somerset shopping centre

Unity Club in Street, Somerset is closing after 104 years

Unity Club in Street, Somerset is closing after 104 years

Social club announces 'heart-wrenching' decision to close after 104 years

The Crescent car park in Taunton town centre

The Crescent car park in Taunton town centre

The 10 Somerset car parks where you are mostly likely to be fined

Eyetech Opticians in Street has launched 40 days of fundraising to mark four decades in business

Eyetech Opticians in Street has launched 40 days of fundraising to mark four decades in business

Street optician marks 40 years in business with fundraising campaign

Bristol Airport

Letter: Why I am starting a new political party after a court farce