A POPULAR Somerset library has reopened its doors after being forced to close for two days. Frome Library, in Frome, has been closed for multiple days this month (January 2025) including a few days ...

The Queen dined with actress Helena Bonham Carter and presenter and comedian Sir Stephen Fry to celebrate the work of 184-year-old literary institution The London Library. Camilla, the library’s ...

Competition is fierce. Pam Walukas said one particular cake comes to mind when she thinks of an outstanding entry in the cake ...

It might be one of the most spread out art galleries in the area, but it is also a way to learn about local artists while ...

Experts say it is inevitable government will let English local authorities exceed 5% cap if they are likely to go bust.

Ministers have set up the new £600m fund, stating that it will support the places “most in need”, but councillors in county ...

Nine in ten local councils in England plan to raise council tax by the maximum amount this April, according to new research.

Cut branches forced into bloom can help add sunshine to those gloomy winter days and it is not hard to coax many into flower. Branches from cherry, plum, forsythia, apple, ...

Groundhog Day predictions about the coming of spring put the spotlight on Punxsutawney Phil every Feb. 2. But celebrating the midpoint between the shortest and darkest day of the year ...

A new colourful sunflower mural has been painted at the Green Days café in Taunton by Sam Gaden of Aerosol Art in Somerset.