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Somerset man fined over £116k for illegal caravan site
He must restore the protected land by January 2026 or face unlimited fines plus £100 per day
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Somerset school shut after norovirus outbreak
Staff and pupils are infected
M5 queues after rush-hour crash near Taunton
There were delays building
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Somerset choirs fill Montacute House with festive carols and joy
Montacute House has launched a musical Christmas trail with choirs from across Somerset performing carols throughout its grounds and historic halls
Avebury Manor reopens with festive magic after devastating flood
Avebury Manor reopens for Christmas after major flood damage, with festive displays, markets and a magical trail welcoming families back inside
Travel warnings issued as Bath Christmas Market brings thousands to the city
Drivers can expect delays
M5 van driver arrested after crash with bus carrying 35 passengers
He was detained on suspicion of drink and drug driving
Somerset weekend washout as Met Office issues double rain warning
It will be a wet start to December
Somerset couple are building their house 'like Lego' out of polystyrene
They will have spent just £200K on the detached house and land if all goes to plan
Live: Overturned car in Portishead blocks road in both directions
Traffic is slow in the area
Railway 200 exhibition train arrives in Somerset with free family-friendly events
A special exhibition train packed with railway science, history and hands-on fun is heading to Somerset as part of a national celebration
Dorset fire live as several roads closed by police in Boothill due to 'ongoing incident'
Dorset Police said Wyke Road, Rodwell Road and Chickerell Road are expected to remain closed for some time
'Lifeline' buses buses could be lost as funding cliff edge approaches
'The risk of losing funding for these routes would be devastating. It would cut off lifelines for many residents.'
Seven Somerset GP surgeries to merge after Christmas
Each of the practices currently enjoy a 'good' rating following inspections by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Minehead motorists face four months of roadworks to upgrade key A39 junction
The work involves significant excavation to remove and upgrade all the old ducting and wiring, as well as the traffic light heads.
New A38 ‘park and bus’ facility will open before Christmas
'The buses are already stopping at the bus stop'
Planned solar farm on Bridgwater and Taunton Canal scaled back
If approval is granted, the solar farm is expected to take up to a year to be constructed
Father Christmas to make surprise arrival in Somerset this December
Father Christmas arrives at Rumwell Farm Shop, Somerset, on 7 December. Free arrival event; grotto tickets cost £15.50 per child and must be booked in advance.
Taunton campaigner recognised for her work to support disabled children
Taunton campaigner Laura Brown nominated for Contact Awards 2025 for championing SEND, autism, and AAC support for disabled children and families.
Column: Let's make an effort to shop local this Christmas
Support Somerset small businesses and independents like Rocket and Bird, Taunton. Discover the benefits of shopping local and keeping your high street thriving.