Somerset news

Traffic on the A30 for illustrative purposes only.

Devon and Cornwall Police

Woman in 70s seriously injured after two-vehicle crash on A30 near Chard

A Patek Philippe 18ct gold hunter pocket watch sold for £2,850

A Patek Philippe 18ct gold hunter pocket watch sold for £2,850

Somerset auction sees silverware, watches and jewellery fetch strong prices

SS&L has launched a new programme of Community Learning courses and workshops

SS&L has launched a new programme of Community Learning courses and workshops

Somerset Council

Somerset expands adult learning opportunities with new programme

National Grid issues update after Chard fire leaves households without power

Orchard Vale car park, Ilminster.

Orchard Vale car park, Ilminster.

Parking charges

All the new Ilminster parking charges planned as part of proposed overhaul

The A303 between Ilchester Mead Junction and Podimore Roundabout is set to close on the night commencing on or after Thursday, September 10

The A303 between Ilchester Mead Junction and Podimore Roundabout is set to close on the night commencing on or after Thursday, September 10

National Highways

A303 in Somerset to close overnight for electrical equipment replacement

Firefighters at the scene of the incident.

Firefighters at the scene of the incident.

Firefighters attend incident in Chard amid reports of people inside burning home

Among the events in South Somerset over the next week, CineChard is screening a mystery film as part of its 10th anniversary celebrations

Among the events in South Somerset over the next week, CineChard is screening a mystery film as part of its 10th anniversary celebrations

What's on in South Somerset this week: September 9-16, 2026

The Ham Hill Fun Dog Show will take place at the Meadows in Ham Hill on Sunday, September 13

The Ham Hill Fun Dog Show will take place at the Meadows in Ham Hill on Sunday, September 13

Ham Hill Fun Dog Show set to return this weekend

Yeovil MP Adam Dance meeting staff at Yeovil Hospital’s Acute Stroke Unit

Yeovil MP Adam Dance meeting staff at Yeovil Hospital’s Acute Stroke Unit

Yeovil MP welcomes new video triage system for South West stroke patients

Chard man sentenced for attempting to sexually communicate with children and making Category A, B and C indecent images of children.

Chard man sentenced for attempting to sexually communicate with children and making Category A, B and C indecent images of children.

Taunton Crown Court

Chard man sentenced for attempting to sexually communicate with children

Ilminster Town Centre.

Ilminster Town Centre.

Ilminster shows 'remarkable resillience' despite 'difficult economic climate'

The Minnows, Chard.

The Minnows, Chard.

Parking charges

All the new Chard parking charges planned as part of proposed overhaul

To help people explore fostering, Fostering in Somerset is hosting a series of free information sessions across the autumn

To help people explore fostering, Fostering in Somerset is hosting a series of free information sessions across the autumn

Somerset residents encouraged to consider becoming foster carers

Former mill and office development opportunity.

Former mill and office development opportunity.

Planning and development

Grade II-listed former mill building in Chard goes on the market

Congestion reported along the A303 and A358 in Somerset - LIVE

Congestion reported along the A303 and A358 in Somerset - LIVE

A303 and A358 delays amid reports of 'incident'

Chard woman sentenced for speeding on the A358 near Taunton

Somerset Council has approved increases to the maximum charges that licensed taxi drivers can apply across the county

Somerset Council has approved increases to the maximum charges that licensed taxi drivers can apply across the county

Somerset Council

Taxi fare increase gets approval from Somerset Council

Somerset woman makes legacy pledge after husband’s hospice care

Hosted by lord-lieutenant Mohammed Saddiq, the event recognised the vital work of charities and volunteers across Somerset

Hosted by lord-lieutenant Mohammed Saddiq, the event recognised the vital work of charities and volunteers across Somerset

Community volunteers celebrated at Somerset thank-you event

Water efficiency visits by South West Water have helped 57 schools across the region save a combined total of over 15m litres of water each year

Water efficiency visits by South West Water have helped 57 schools across the region save a combined total of over 15m litres of water each year

South West Water

Schools slash water use following South West Water visits

National Highways is set to close the A303 route eastbound and westbound between Ilchester Mead Junction and Podimore Roundabout on or after Thursday, September 10

National Highways is set to close the A303 route eastbound and westbound between Ilchester Mead Junction and Podimore Roundabout on or after Thursday, September 10

National Highways

Key A303 stretch in Somerset to close for eight hours at night from this month

Flu vaccines are now being offered to pregnant women and children across the South West

Flu vaccines are now being offered to pregnant women and children across the South West

Pregnant women and children offered flu jabs in South West

SDAS is marking Recovery Month with a series of events and activities in Somerset related to recovery

SDAS is marking Recovery Month with a series of events and activities in Somerset related to recovery

Somerset Council

Power of recovery highlighted through month-long Somerset campaign

Clinton Rogers: Somerset names are not always as easy as they look

Avon and Somerset Police

PCC column: How schools can use this tool to help children stay safe

The fire broke out on Westminster Street in Yeovil

The fire broke out on Westminster Street in Yeovil

Firefighters rush to fire in busy Somerset town centre street

Traffic congestion and severe delays reported on A358 in Chard - LIVE

Traffic congestion and severe delays reported on A358 in Chard - LIVE

Severe delays reported amid incident on A358 in Chard

A wedding show is among the events taking place across South Somerset over the next week

A wedding show is among the events taking place across South Somerset over the next week

National Theatre

What's on in South Somerset this week: September 2-8, 2026

Somerset groups are being urged to submit nominations for the King's Award for Voluntary Service

Somerset groups are being urged to submit nominations for the King's Award for Voluntary Service

Kings Awards for Voluntary Service

Somerset charities urged to put themselves forward for national award

Ilminster business leader named one of the Top 50 Women in Accounting

Group of Chard residents standing against the 'destructive' Chard Eastern Relief Road.

Group of Chard residents standing against the 'destructive' Chard Eastern Relief Road.

Chard Town Council

Thousands of Chard residents stand against 'destructive' Eastern Relief Road

Fire near Ilminster.

Fire near Ilminster.

Fire crews respond to Somerset blaze amid reports of people trapped inside

Delays on the A303 in Somerset at 12.40pm today.

Delays on the A303 in Somerset at 12.40pm today.

Person rescued by fire crews after becoming trapped in two-vehicle crash

A303 in Somerset blocked with delays reported following crash - LIVE

A303 in Somerset blocked with delays reported following crash - LIVE

Huge delays reported along the A303 in Somerset following crash

The team at Newsline, alongside former Mayor of Chard Cllr Victoria Bates, celebrating a major milestone.

The team at Newsline, alongside former Mayor of Chard Cllr Victoria Bates, celebrating a major milestone.

Talking newspaper initiative based in Chard celebrates major milestone

Taunton Magistrates' Court

Four Chard people sentenced for multiple offences in Taunton Magistrates' Court

Kilver Court Gardens is among the Somerset gardens set to open to the public for a period in September

Kilver Court Gardens is among the Somerset gardens set to open to the public for a period in September

National Garden Scheme

Gardens across Somerset set for special September openings

ZoieLogic Dance Theatre is set to tour its outdoor production Ride (not pictured) across Somerset from Tuesday, September 15

ZoieLogic Dance Theatre is set to tour its outdoor production Ride (not pictured) across Somerset from Tuesday, September 15

Vibrant dance show set to tour Somerset venues this autumn

Youth Hub staff and Avon and Somerset Police officers

Youth Hub staff and Avon and Somerset Police officers

Avon and Somerset Police

More than 3,000 youngsters benefit from Somerset Youth Hubs

NHS colleagues at Crewkerne Community Hospital

NHS colleagues at Crewkerne Community Hospital

Somerset hospitals widen project focused on patient independence

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is inviting the public to its AGM and marketplace event

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is inviting the public to its AGM and marketplace event

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Somerset NHS to host AGM and marketplace event in September

Fire services were called to an apparently deliberate blaze in Norton-sub-Hamdon, the same evening as a fire was also put out in nearby Stoke-sub-Hamdon

Fire services were called to an apparently deliberate blaze in Norton-sub-Hamdon, the same evening as a fire was also put out in nearby Stoke-sub-Hamdon

Deliberate fires in neighbouring Somerset villages spark concern

Mike Cahill (left), Partner at main awards’ sponsor Albert Goodman, and Chamber MD David Crew, at the launch of last year’s Somerset Business Awards

Mike Cahill (left), Partner at main awards’ sponsor Albert Goodman, and Chamber MD David Crew, at the launch of last year’s Somerset Business Awards

Businesses invited to enter Somerset Business Awards 2027

Kerry Hole-Stuart, 47, outside her business in Chard.

Kerry Hole-Stuart, 47, outside her business in Chard.

Avon and Somerset Police

Chard shopfront vandalised just one day after it opened to public

Avon and Somerset Police

Police say Chard is a 'safe' town amid crime decreasing in recent months

Yeovil Town's latest home fixture is among the events taking place across South Somerset over the next week

Yeovil Town's latest home fixture is among the events taking place across South Somerset over the next week

What's on in South Somerset this week: August 6-September 1, 2026

Cris, Jason and their son.

Cris, Jason and their son.

Chard business wins prestigious national award less than a year after opening

People making sunflower decorations.

People making sunflower decorations.

Ilminster sunflower project celebrates major milestone with photography competition

Ted and his family David, Kate and Alice looking at the eclipse.

Ted and his family David, Kate and Alice looking at the eclipse.

How a flock of sheep is helping an Ilminster boy with Leukaemia travel the world

Simon Thompson, 37, formerly of Martock.

Simon Thompson, 37, formerly of Martock.

Taunton Crown Court

Somerset man with a 'deviant interest in both animals and children' sentenced

Donyatt Show 2026 trophy winners

Donyatt Show 2026 trophy winners

Donyatt Show posts record rise in entries and profit

Wessex Water has imposed a hosepipe ban across Somerset

Wessex Water has imposed a hosepipe ban across Somerset

Wessex Water introduces hosepipe restrictions across Somerset

Yeovil Police Station - PCC Clare Moody (centre) MP Adam Dance (right to the PCC), and members of TCi (GB) Ltd, who are delivering the work

Yeovil Police Station - PCC Clare Moody (centre) MP Adam Dance (right to the PCC), and members of TCi (GB) Ltd, who are delivering the work

Avon and Somerset Police

PCC column: An update on my recent work in Somerset