Somerset Council2 hrs ago'Roadworks are causing a drop in trade to my shop'Dilan Patel says ongoing works on the A358 near Taunton have negatively impacted the shop's takings.2 hrs ago8 days ago'Volatile and dangerous' children's home closedOfsted inspectors find "serious and widespread failures" at the home in Somerset.8 days ago20 Jul 2026Councils want new PM to speed up Dorset devolutionCalls to allow a Heart of Wessex authority that was first rejected by the government in January 2025.20 Jul 202619 Jul 2026Plan to assess empty cinema building's future agreedA council wants consultants to come up with ideas for the building, which has been empty since 2022.19 Jul 202617 Jul 2026Calls to restrict HMOs as streets 'full of cars' Locals say they are dealing with "car after car after car" parking on their streets. 17 Jul 202616 Jul 2026Free meals to be automatic for eligible pupilsParents currently need to fill in an application form – which may mean some children miss out.16 Jul 202615 Jul 2026Urgent action needed over council's 'fragile' financesThe government has told a council it is in a "fragile financial position".15 Jul 202613 Jul 2026Work to make bus station more accessible completedThe site in Yeovil includes a new seating area and an accessible toilet for passengers.13 Jul 202610 Jul 2026Major route reopens after 'serious' gas leakThe A39 through part of a Somerset town was closed on Thursday for emergency repairs.10 Jul 2026...
