Somerset Council5 mins agoGritter lorry blaze as heat causes roads to softenTwo fire crews are currently tackling a fire near a Somerset school.5 mins ago2 days agoFountains that could not run in heatwaves reopenThe water feature needs extra monitoring in temperatures above 25C.2 days ago5 days agoCouncil set to lose tens of millions on property salesThe authority is set to make a £90m loss after selling off properties bought as commercial investments.5 days ago5 days agoRehab scared me out of my wits – now I work thereA former alcohol addict spoke out as a survey is launched to help others connect with support services.5 days ago7 days agoCouncil's child services 'not good enough'An inspection found the quality of some services for "very vulnerable children" had "deteriorated".7 days ago8 days agoCan you block a driveway without a dropped kerb?What are the rules over this issue, which caused division in one Bristol suburb recently?8 days ago11 Jun 2026Contaminated cocaine and heroin batches cause alarmThe incidents in Somerset have prompted a call for a debate around the checking of drugs.11 Jun 20265 Jun 2026Council told to improve adult social care servicesThe watchdog rated Somerset Council as "requires improvement" in how well they deliver social care.5 Jun 20265 Jun 2026Hope for arts venue at risk over £2.4m clawbackA new board is working on a recovery plan and is confident they can save it.5 Jun 2026...
