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The Latest Breaking News from Somerset Council

Former neo-Nazi activist convicted of harassing Jewish MP standing as Tory candidate in local elections

Joshua Bonehill-Paine was convicted of racially-aggravated harassment of a Jewish MP Luciana Berger

The Independent UK · Aug 4

Retired couple fear ‘scariest’ Storm Chandra flooding as major incident declared

Lesley and John Parker, from Somerset, also criticised the Environment Agency for their response to the storm

The Independent UK · Jan 28

Storm Chandra latest: Fears further heavy rainfall could bring worst flooding in more than a decade

Dozens of flood warnings remain in place across the UK a

The Independent UK · Jan 28

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Major incident declared as Storm Chandra brings flooding

Somerset Council said on Tuesday evening that an estimated 50 properties have been affected by flooding.

Evening Standard · Jan 27

How to stay safe at Glastonbury

The countdown is on to the biggest festival of the year - but if you are going, here is how you can stay safe

Evening Standard · Jun 4, 2025

British musician's £1.9m country home may be sitting on medieval 'human remains'

An archaeological report submitted to Somerset Council has raised concerns that any construction could unearth human remains

Evening Standard · May 6, 2025

Minibuses used by disabled people and school children destroyed in fire

Police and fire crews were called to the incident at Silk Mills Park and Ride in Taunton, Somerset, shortly after 7.50pm on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2025

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Pontins charged with corporate manslaughter over death of grandmother

Wendy Jones died six months after the incident at Brean Sands holiday park in 2019.

Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025

More flooding possible for UK as rain and wind warnings remain in force

Somerset Council and police jointly declared a major incident in the region.

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

Major incident declared after flooding as rain and wind continues to batter UK

More than 30 flood warnings are in place across England.

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2025

Octogenarian RAF veteran takes vulnerable youngsters under wing as foster carer

The former fighter pilot has been fostering with Somerset Council for four years.

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2024

Santa Claus Faces Eviction From Christmas Grotto In Planning Dispute

Council rejects planning permission due to lack of public transport, threatening beloved community tradition

Zenger · Dec 7, 2023

Santa’s Grotto Frome Escapes Eviction After Council Planning Row

Santa Claus wins planning battle to save Christmas Grotto from eviction

Zenger · Dec 7, 2023

Lib Dems hopeful of knocking another brick out of the Tory Blue Wall

The Liberal Democrats are hoping to overturn a more than 19,000 majority to win the Somerton and Frome by-election from the Conservatives on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023

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Birmingham Post · May 22, 2023

Full £23.2m funding secured for Bridgwater Town Deal projects

The government has approved the final three businesses cases for Somerset Council's bid to the Towns Fund pot

Birmingham Post · May 11, 2023

Tech South West launches inaugural event for leaders in the region

Teach Leaders Summit will bring together founders, business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors

Bristol Post · Apr 26, 2023

Visitors to beauty spot near Bristol will soon find it hard to park

A number of parking spaces are being removed

Birmingham Post · Oct 4, 2022

Chief executive of new Somerset Council appointed

Duncan Sharkey will oversee the transition as Somerset's five councils are restricted into a new unitary authority

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