UK councils will issue effective bankruptcy notices "like confetti" if the funding of local government is not urgently reformed, the leader of Somerset Council has warned. Council leader Bill Revans ...

Sexey's School, part of the Quantock Education Trust, is "pleased to announce" the appointment of Steve Clayson as the new Headteacher. Steve, who brings over 27 years of experience in education, has ...

Permission has been granted to change the allocation of affordable housing at a new estate being built in Frome. Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes have been given permission from Somerset Council ...

Traditional folk music from England and Ireland. This dynamic trio will take you on a thrilling journey through traditional Irish music, mixed with their own inventive compositions. The artists: ...

Frome Museum re-opens for the 2025 season on Tuesday 11 March, unveiling refreshed galleries and a significant new exhibition, supported in part by a Frome Town Council grant. A major new two-part ...

A 20-acre plot of land on the edge of Frome will go under the hammer this March. The plot at Clivey has a guide price of £145,000 to £155,000 and is being marketed by Cooper and Tanner. The auction ...

A number of bikers have been handed police warnings after riding along the bridal paths in Asham Woods. The rider of a horse was reportedly thrown from their horse which was spooked by the riders over ...

Somerset Council is pressing ahead with plans to standardise parking charges across the county – but has made key amendments following public and business feedback. During its Executive Budget Meeting ...

Somerset Council will set its annual budget on March 5 – which will include an expected increase of 7.5 per cent in its share of council tax bills. In this first of three budget preview pieces, the ...

Wookey Hole is bringing back the South West Attractions VIP Pass, giving families even more reasons to explore top attractions across the region—while saving money. From 1 March to 1 June 2025, ...

This photo could be the first ever to capture all the planets in the solar system - and was taken from a field in Somerset. The landmark image was snapped by a UK photographer during a rare planetary ...

Somerset Council has submitted a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) proposing changes to parking and waiting restrictions on more than 30 roads across Glastonbury, Street, Wells, Frome, Evercreech, and ...