Somerset County Council12 Jul 2025Work to cut traffic on major road given go-aheadThe project will work on nine key points of the A38 to improve connectivity between community areas.12 Jul 202510 Jun 2025Locals fear roadworks will cause 'rat-run chaos'Work will begin in June to replace a deteriorating 51-year-old concrete road and motorway junction.10 Jun 202515 May 2025Plans to transform former seafront lido approvedMultimillion-pound plans to turn the 1930s lido into a 5,000-capacity venue have been approved.15 May 202519 Mar 2025VE Day street parties encouraged across the westVE Day celebrations will be taking part across the west of England between 5 and 8 May.19 Mar 202528 Jan 2025Dozens unable to return home after severe floodsResidents have been urged to take care with further heavy rain expected.28 Jan 202522 Jan 2025Key route to close overnight for resurfacingThe route, which links Taunton and Glastonbury, will be closed for 13 nights.22 Jan 20258 Jan 2025Housing development refused for third timeCouncillors turn down the application with some saying enough new homes are being built in the town.8 Jan 20252 Jan 2025Theatre and big TV screen set to open after delays A regenerated area of Yeovil featuring an amphitheatre and large screen is opening in early 2025.2 Jan 20255 Dec 2024Council asks to hike tax bills to fill £54m gapPeople in Somerset could face a bigger increase to their council tax bills next year if the local authority is granted special permission.5 Dec 2024...
