Chard2 days agoNew homes and football stadium move step closerWork on the new stadium and nearly 300 homes can begin once a design issue is approved.2 days agoSomerset13 Feb 2025Animal charity raises £10k to lease washing machineFerne Animal Sanctuary does about 50 loads of washing each week as it cares for rescue animals.13 Feb 2025Somerset5 Feb 2025Man charged with murder of one-month-old sonPolice have been investigating the case for more than two years. 5 Feb 2025England28 Jan 2025Dozens unable to return home after severe floodsResidents have been urged to take care with further heavy rain expected.28 Jan 2025England27 Jan 2025'I watched as the flood came over the barrier'A clear-up operation continues after homes and businesses are hit by flooding on Sunday and Monday.27 Jan 2025England26 Jan 2025Communities face flash flooding after heavy rainPockets of south Somerset saw flash flooding on Sunday, with major roads closed, including the A303.26 Jan 2025Somerset16 Jan 2025A30 in Somerset closed after lorry crash Recovery work is being carried out after the vehicle left the road on Wednesday night.16 Jan 2025Somerset16 Jan 2025Long delays as major Chard roadworks beginTwo sets of roadworks at the same time means nine months of roadworks and delays in Chard.16 Jan 2025Somerset11 Jan 2025Somerset in Pictures: Snow, flood and racesOur round-up of photos showing life and landscapes in Somerset over the past week.11 Jan 2025Somerset