Britain will fund critical repairs to the Chernobyl power plant hit by a Russian drone attack as Andy Burnham sought to bolster support for Ukraine amid “dark and difficult days” for the war-torn ...

Christmas came early to a Somerset farm shop when two elves made a special appearance to open a new festive attraction ...

A 130-year-old "iconic" piece of Somerset industrial heritage failed to sell at auction after being offered free to businesses and the town council ...

Here are some of the latest Taunton and wider Somerset offenders who have appeared in Magistrates' Court this week ...

Former Taunton Deane MP Rebecca Pow reflects on politics, personal loss and her time working with Boris Johnson and Theresa May.

THOUSANDS of people are set to line the streets of Taunton as Taunton Carnival returns for 2026. The annual event returns on Saturday, October 17, with more than 50 entries confirmed for this year's ...

⚠️ Travel alert: Openreach maintenance works on the A38 Bridgwater Road, Taunton, from 24 Oct to 1 Nov during half-term. Northbound (Creech Castle to Bathpool Inn) will remain open. Southbound traffic ...

BBC presenter Claire Carter discusses her journey from East London and Gloucestershire University to BBC Somerset and Bristol, and her passion for sport.

Somerset Council has secured £5.87m to tackle rough sleeping, funding housing and support services over the next three years.

A CHARD man has been jailed for nearly six years after pouring boiling water on a woman in a “sadistic and cruel” revenge attack. The defendant, Alistair Rutter, 38, of Furzehill, Chard, Somerset, ...

It is set to be a sunny weekend in Taunton according to the Met Office, with colder temperatures forecast compared to the working week. The full forecast, subject to change, is available at metoffice.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are to carry out their first joint engagements since their return to the UK. Harry and Meghan ...