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Easter travel expected to be the busiest since 2022
Millions are expected to take to the roads, rails and airports over the Easter weekend.

Why is the future of legal trail hunting at risk?
The government has launched a consultation looking at whether the sport should be banned.

Council ending school holiday food vouchers
Thousands of families will no longer get supermarket vouchers during school holidays.

Yeovil NHS boss 'really sorry' for maternity failings
Yeovil District is one of 12 NHS Trusts whose maternity services are under investigation.

How big a problem is fly-tipping in Somerset?
Somerset Council says it had 3000 reports of fly-tipping in 2025.

Leonardo staff 'desperate' awaiting crucial MOD contract
The government has delayed the announcement for the new medium helicopter contract.

Businesses facing 'massive struggle' after flooding
Businesses on the A361 say they are accessible but people think they are closed.

Flood Minister 'won't give up' on Somerset
Emma Hardy MP visited Somerset to reassure locals of government investment.

Flooding update: more rain to come
Three more homes in Burrowbridge and Stathe flooded over the weekend.

'Pothole pandemic' hits Somerset
Around 850 road defects, including potholes, were reported over one weekend.