Care Homes

Chelston Motorhomes in Wellington has grown from a local garage into one of the South West’s leading motorhome dealerships

Wellington business celebrates more than 50 years of success

The Alexander family, from left, Steve, Tom, Elliot and Jo

The Alexander family, from left, Steve, Tom, Elliot and Jo

2012 London Olympics

Looking Back: When Somerset won at the London 2012 Olympic Games

The five-bedroom home in Taunton has gone on the market for £!m

The five-bedroom home in Taunton has gone on the market for £!m

Five-bedroom 'future-focused' house for sale in Taunton for £1m

Crowcombe Estate has won the 2025 Somerset Otter Award

Crowcombe Estate has won the 2025 Somerset Otter Award

Somerset estate recognised for sustainable land management

The Somerset ICB is working towards launching a Mental Health Emergency Department scheme within the next two years

The Somerset ICB is working towards launching a Mental Health Emergency Department scheme within the next two years

South West to launch mental health emergency services under major plan

Ms Gilmour has backed a call to ban over-the-counter flea and tick treatments

Ms Gilmour has backed a call to ban over-the-counter flea and tick treatments

Somerset MP backs call to ban over-the-counter flea and tick treatments

Your Health, Your Choice: Comparing motivation and habits

Taunton Deane players celebrate winning the SCB Intermediate Cup

Taunton Deane players celebrate winning the SCB Intermediate Cup

Cricket: Taunton Deane celebrate strong weekend with trophy triumph

The events at Tennyson Court aim to improve well-being and reduce isolation through the power of song and shared experience

The events at Tennyson Court aim to improve well-being and reduce isolation through the power of song and shared experience

Music therapy in Taunton helping improve wellbeing and reduce isolation

Fore Street, Chard.

Fore Street, Chard.

Somerset town named 'sexiest' in county as sex toy sales soar

The two Somerset stores will close this Autumn, after the charity announced around 190 store closures across the country last year.

The two Somerset stores will close this Autumn, after the charity announced around 190 store closures across the country last year.

Cancer research UK

Popular Somerset charity shops to close with 190 other stores

Fish and chips are a favourite of many up and down the country - and in Taunton it is no exception

Fish and chips are a favourite of many up and down the country - and in Taunton it is no exception

The 12 best fish and chip shops in Taunton, according to locals

Wells previously secured a podium position for most hygienic food businesses in the region.

Wells previously secured a podium position for most hygienic food businesses in the region.

Food Hygiene Ratings

Somerset city loses South West top spot in food rankings

Police believe speaking to this man will help with their enquiries.

Police believe speaking to this man will help with their enquiries.

Avon and Somerset Police

Man arrested and released on bail after three Somerset fraud incidents

Delays between J21 and J22.

Delays between J21 and J22.

Avon and Somerset Police

Man hospitalised after early morning crash on the M5 in Somerset

Huge delays reported the M5 in Somerset after new incident

Huge delays reported the M5 in Somerset after new incident

Severe delays reported on the M5 in Somerset following earlier incident

Work to reduce Somerset M5 incidents and disruption takes step forward

Proposed site of 150 homes on Broadway Hill in Horton

Proposed site of 150 homes on Broadway Hill in Horton

Plans for 150 'ridiculous' homes near A303 in Somerset refused

Piccolo Cafe is one of a number of dog-friendly cafes in Taunton

Piccolo Cafe is one of a number of dog-friendly cafes in Taunton

Eight dog-friendly cafes in and around Taunton you simply have to try

Petruth Paddocks near Cheddar was named among the UK's best family campsites

Petruth Paddocks near Cheddar was named among the UK's best family campsites

Two Somerset campsites named among UK's best for families - here's where

Thornfalcon vineyard.

Thornfalcon vineyard.

New Somerset vineyard, winery and wellness experience launching soon

Here are the steps you should take if a neighbour's bin is bothering you.

Here are the steps you should take if a neighbour's bin is bothering you.

What you can do if your neighbour's bins are overflowing

HMRC is expected to update its Advisory Fuel Rates from September. Here's what the changes could mean for company car drivers, business mileage claims and tax.

HMRC is expected to update its Advisory Fuel Rates from September. Here's what the changes could mean for company car drivers, business mileage claims and tax.

HMRC to change mileage rates from September in update affecting millions of drivers

Green Focus: Wildfires in Europe prove the climate crisis is evident

Avon and Somerset Police

PCC column: We must do everything to keep Somerset's roads safe

The Shepton Mallet Brick Festival is set to take place on Sunday, September 20, at the Bath and West Showground

The Shepton Mallet Brick Festival is set to take place on Sunday, September 20, at the Bath and West Showground

Details revealed for Shepton Mallet Brick Festival

Pat Palmer, before retiring, with some of her fellow charity fundraisers

Pat Palmer, before retiring, with some of her fellow charity fundraisers

Retired Somerset dance teacher praised after fundraising event

Charlie B with Colin Waller.

Charlie B with Colin Waller.

Wellington football club celebrates Ability Counts teams

Wellington AFC were resoundingly beaten at the hands of Buckland Athletic

Wellington AFC were resoundingly beaten at the hands of Buckland Athletic

Football: Wellington AFC beaten 10-1 by Buckland Athletic

Taunton Flower Show

Column: Trish Caller on Taunton's culture of horticulture

R J Pattison began refereeing at 14 and has since earned the title of Somerset Young Referee of the Year

R J Pattison began refereeing at 14 and has since earned the title of Somerset Young Referee of the Year

Rising Somerset football referee gaining recognition for dedication

Taunton Open Door

Taunton Open Door

Call for help over worn-out town centre shelter for vulnerable people

Emergency services have been responding to a major fire at a property beside the A38 Bristol Road in Somerset.

Emergency services have been responding to a major fire at a property beside the A38 Bristol Road in Somerset.

Police update as major Somerset A-road closed due to fire

Somerset Council has confirmed delays to waste collections in Somerset.

Somerset Council has confirmed delays to waste collections in Somerset.

Waste collection

Council confirm bin collection delays in Taunton and surrounding areas

The Coal Orchard development (a.k.a. Riverside) in Taunton town centre, pictured in December 2022

The Coal Orchard development (a.k.a. Riverside) in Taunton town centre, pictured in December 2022

Conservative Party

Council declines to reveal losses on Coal Orchard development site

View of the amphitheatre in Yeovil town centre from Middle Street

View of the amphitheatre in Yeovil town centre from Middle Street

Anti-social behaviour

Row over increased begging in Somerset town centre as protection order lapses

Wimbleball Lake, pictured here in 2022, is now classed as

Wimbleball Lake, pictured here in 2022, is now classed as

Hosepipe ban could be extended to rest of Somerset if action not taken

Reeves Restaurant in Dunster remains closed after a 'major' fire caused damage across the premises in September last year.

Reeves Restaurant in Dunster remains closed after a 'major' fire caused damage across the premises in September last year.

Restaurant in medieval Somerset village to reopen after devastating fire

The Mendip Transmitter, off the A39 near Wells, serves around 720,000 households across Somerset and the wider South West

The Mendip Transmitter, off the A39 near Wells, serves around 720,000 households across Somerset and the wider South West

TV mast ‘vital’ for thousands of Somerset homes may be switched off by 2034

Slow traffic has been reported at several places along the A303 in Somerset

Slow traffic has been reported at several places along the A303 in Somerset

RECAP: Congestion reported on busy Somerset A-road

Huge tailbacks are affecting drivers on the M5 this afternoon (Friday, August 7) after two earlier crashes

Huge tailbacks are affecting drivers on the M5 this afternoon (Friday, August 7) after two earlier crashes

Huge M5 tailbacks in Somerset after two earlier crashes - RECAP

Some households in Somerset will be banned from using their hosepipe amid a drought.

Some households in Somerset will be banned from using their hosepipe amid a drought.

Somerset hosepipe ban announced amid continuing drought

Photo following the blaze in Chard yesterday.

Photo following the blaze in Chard yesterday.

Somerset firefighters tackle 'fast-moving wildfire rapidly consuming grassland'

Taunton Flower Show LIVE: Crowds, exhibits and highlights as it happens

Taunton Flower Show LIVE: Crowds, exhibits and highlights as it happens

Taunton Flower Show

Taunton Flower Show LIVE: Crowds, exhibits and highlights as it happens

Former chancellor Rishi Sunak, who set the Personal Allowance at £12,570 in 2021, during the covid pandemic. New analysis shows it would now be £16,072 if it had kept pace with inflation, increasing the tax burden on millions.

Former chancellor Rishi Sunak, who set the Personal Allowance at £12,570 in 2021, during the covid pandemic. New analysis shows it would now be £16,072 if it had kept pace with inflation, increasing the tax burden on millions.

People missing out on £3,500 from their Personal Allowance from the HMRC

Photos of the development site.

Photos of the development site.

Planning and development

Plans to demolish and redevelop part of Taunton technology park refused

Mike Slocombe, 82, joined Watkin Toys in 1960.

Mike Slocombe, 82, joined Watkin Toys in 1960.

Taunton's oldest toy shop owner recognised after 65 years of service

The Harry's Cideroom team are enjoying the new taproom.

The Harry's Cideroom team are enjoying the new taproom.

Prestigious accolade awarded to cider maker in Somerset

Concerns have been raised over the amount of empty units at a shopping centre in Somerset.

Concerns have been raised over the amount of empty units at a shopping centre in Somerset.

Shopping centre hits back at 'empty units' criticism from public

Taunton scout leader 'betrayed the trust' of victims, association says

Entrance to Wellsprings Primary School on Crowcombe Road in Taunton

Entrance to Wellsprings Primary School on Crowcombe Road in Taunton

Department for Education

£13.7m rebuild of Taunton primary school "paused" by Somerset Council

Huge wildfire causes serious damage in Somerset town as residents issued warning

Morrisons' self-checkouts in 200 of its stores will incorporate new AI technology to reduce wait times and the need for employees to help customers with common issues

Morrisons' self-checkouts in 200 of its stores will incorporate new AI technology to reduce wait times and the need for employees to help customers with common issues

Morrisons to make major change to checkouts at 200 stores with new AI technology

Phil Hill: Reflections on the recent protests in Taunton