Somerset Council2 days agoMore affordable homes needed in the countrysideA council has said cheaper homes are essential for rural communities to survive.2 days ago3 days agoCouncil to spend £7m improving children's servicesThe plan to transform services is described as "critical" to the authority's future.3 days ago4 days agoEx-MP urges Tories to block council candidate jailed for antisemitic abuse against herJoshua Bonehill-Paine was jailed over neo-Nazi activism, but has been selected to stand in a new Somerset Council seat in 2027.4 days ago4 days agoChildren's homes managers quit as one closed downA charity that runs a number of children's homes in Somerset is terminating its contract. 4 days ago4 days agoEx neo-Nazi activist selected as Tory candidateJoshua Bonehill-Paine was jailed in 2015 after posting antisemitic remarks ahead of a protest.4 days ago6 days agoCampaigners welcome start of rail-link busThe bus between Glastonbury and Castle Cary is scheduled to coincide with train arrivals.6 days ago29 Jul 2026'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.29 Jul 202621 Jul 2026'Volatile and dangerous' children's home closedOfsted inspectors find "serious and widespread failures" at the home in Somerset.21 Jul 202620 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 2026...
