Somerset County Gazette

Frome resident

A Frome resident with a lifelong passion for Islamic coins continues cataloguing work despite living with dementia.

Village raises funds for three defibrillators after serious 999 incident

A small village has become more ‘heart-safe’ following a 999 emergency incident.

Wellington man sentenced for carrying offensive weapon in Taunton town centre

A Wellington man has been sentenced for carrying a cosh around Taunton town centre and trying to hide it from police.

New headstone installed for young airman in Porlock

A rededication ceremony in Porlock has marked the installation of a German War Graves headstone for a young airman.

The latest Taunton offenders who appeared in Magistrates

Here are some of the latest offenders from Taunton and across Somerset to appear at Magistrates’ court this week.

Bathroom firm announces new charity partnership to tackle hygiene poverty

The Hygiene Bank works to tackle hygiene poverty across the UK by providing essential items such as soap, shampoo and toothpaste to those who ne…

Yeovil MP demands answers from Channel 4 over new programme on ADHD

Channel 4 faces criticism from Yeovil MP Adam Dance over promotional material for its upcoming ADHD documentary.

Bush Nursery summer party celebrates children moving on to primary school

Bush Nursery in Pilton held its annual summer celebration, marking the move of children to primary schools across Somerset.

Adam Dance: Bluetongue outbreak hurting Somerset farmers

Bluetongue cases surge in Somerset, with over 52 confirmed locally and 440+ across England. Farmers face vaccine shortages and call for governme…

Taunton Town joins campaign encouraging men to test for prostate cancer

Taunton Town FC joins Jason Yeo's Prost8 campaign, urging men to take PSA tests and raise awareness of prostate cancer.

New Devon station gives hope to Somerset railway's future

Tiverton and Minehead MP Rachel Gilmour is pushing Andy Burnham's government to reconnect the West Somerset Railway to mainline services

Another woman fined £170 for donating to Taunton charity - as car park rules change

Damiana Brent, 89, has been hit with a £170 parking charge while dropping off donations at a charity shop

More than 1600 people back petition for new Taunton maternity and paediatric unit

More than 1,600 people have backed a petition calling for urgent action to bring forward a new maternity and paediatric unit in Taunton

Fire service issues update as A303 closed due to serious fire

A lorry fire has sparked a major response and the closure of the A303 in Yarcombe

Somerset MP calls for air conditioning as a legal requirement in new homes

Gideon Amos MP urges new UK homes to have mandatory cooling systems, citing rising temperatures, public health risks, and outdated building…

MasterChef judge warns zero-hours reform could be

William Sitwell, who owns a pub in Somerset, has warned that changes to employment law could be the ‘final nail in the coffin’ for struggling…

South West dementia care organisation marks over a decade of support

The Filo Project, a not-for-profit in Somerset and the South West, celebrates 12 years of innovative dementia care with small, home-based day gr…

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

Clarks Village in Street hosts the Pawsome Pooch weekend, 12–13 September, featuring free dog-friendly activities, trick training, and pet photo…