North Petherton25 Nov 2025Work on new primary school to start in the springIt will provide places for children already living in the area and from new housing developments.25 Nov 202516 Nov 2025County Carnival circuit winners declaredThe judges say standards were very high this year and joint overall winners were named this year.16 Nov 20253 Nov 2025Guide to the Somerset Guy Fawkes Carnivals 2025There are seven chances left for people to enjoy the famous annual processions across the county.3 Nov 202516 Aug 2025Search over pocket watch stolen in burglaryTools, two gold chains and the "distinctive and very sentimental" pocket watch were stolen. 16 Aug 202522 Jul 2025Archaeological dig unearths 3,000-year-old itemsVolunteers helped a community group find the items during a dig in Somerset.22 Jul 202516 Dec 2024Children without Christmas gifts 'breaks my heart'Laura Evans from North Petherton, Somerset, started Help Thy Neighbour eight years ago.16 Dec 20242 Mar 2024Slipper campaign gives confidence to pensionerThe NHS scheme is helping reduce accidents by promoting proper footwear.2 Mar 202431 Jan 2024Steep rise in council tax approved to save servicesResidents in Yeovil and Taunton will see their council tax bill increase significantly from April.31 Jan 202414 Aug 2023£9.5m sewage project protecting county’s riversThe North Petherton project by Wessex Water, will add capacity for excess water after heavy rain.14 Aug 2023...
