Somerset Live

Somerset Live is a round-the-clock online platform that focuses on news, entertainment, and sports in Somerset and nearby areas like Dorset and Wiltshire. Our dedicated team of journalists works tirelessly to deliver the most recent breaking news, highlight exciting local events, and provide updates on live sports. Somerset Live is affiliated with several prestigious newspapers, such as the Western Gazette, Blackmore Vale Magazine, Wells Journal, Shepton Mallet Journal, Cheddar Valley Gazette, Central Somerset Gazette, Frome Standard, and Somerset Guardian. These publications have a long-standing tradition of showcasing the best aspects of local life, deeply rooted in the community.

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Time running out to have your say on controversial Bath LTN

1 day ago | somersetlive.co.uk | John Wimperis

There is just one week left to have your say on whether one of the most controversial liveable neighbourhoods in Bath should be made permanent or removed. In November, Bath and North East Somerset Council overhauled the Gay Street junction and closed Catharine Place and — most controversially — Winifred’s Lane to through traffic to create the Lower Lansdown Liveable Neighbourhood.
Young woman, 21, 'felt tired all the time' - months later she was dead

1 day ago | somersetlive.co.uk | Jeff Reines |Megan Banner |Monica Charsley

A young Gloucestershire woman who constantly felt fatigued tragically lost her life mere months following a shocking medical revelation that left her and her loved ones reeling. Twenty-one year old Hannah Elmes, beset by feelings of exhaustion, had approached her GP to discuss the concerning symptom. The consultation led to an unforeseen diagnosis of leukaemia in February last year.
Somerset island to become electric bus depot

1 day ago | somersetlive.co.uk | John Wimperis

The electrification of Bath’s buses, a house in another house’s garden, and a pub in a former estate agents are among the schemes people are trying to get planning permission for in Bath and North East Somerset and North Somerset. Every week, the two neighbouring unitary authorities receive hundreds of planning applications and we have selected some of the most interesting proposals. All planning applications are available for public inspection on the respective council’s website.
West of England Metro Mayor election new voting system explained

2 days ago | somersetlive.co.uk | John Wimperis

Voters across Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, and South Gloucestershire will be heading to the polls to elect the new West of England Metro Mayor on May 1 — but the election will use a different voting system than in previous years. The metro mayor heads the West of England Combined Authority which is responsible for improving transport across the region and attracting and delivering major investment.
WECA Mayor candidates clash over tourism tax at housing hustings

3 days ago | somersetlive.co.uk | John Wimperis

Candidates to be the next West of England Metro Mayor clashed over the idea of a tourist tax at a hustings on housing issues in Bath. Voters across Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, and South Gloucestershire will be voting for the next Metro Mayor to head the West of England Combined Authority on May 1.
Somerset Funeral Notices as heartfelt tributes left for 26 loved ones

4 days ago | somersetlive.co.uk | Daniel Clark

Heartfelt messages have been paid to 26 much-loved Somerset locals in the latest funeral and death notices this week. Tributes have been paid to much-loved family members and those who have tragically had their lives cut short. In total 23 death notices were placed into the funeral notices section of SomersetLive’s sister print titles, for those people who either lived in the city, or had links to it and have died recently.
Huge plans for almost 1,000 new student flats in Bath

4 days ago | somersetlive.co.uk | John Wimperis

Major plans are advancing to build eight blocks of student accommodation for almost 1,000 students in Bath. The University of Bath plans to build eight new “passivhaus” low carbon blocks of student accommodation at its Claverton Down campus. The new student accommodation would house 964 students. One large block would be built over the current tennis courts just north of the university’s running track, with another large block built over what is currently the P Car Park.
Somerset man's 'ultimate test' after hour that turned his life upside down

5 days ago | somersetlive.co.uk | Lorna Hughes

A Somerset man has embarked on the "ultimate test" after his life was turned upside down in just an hour. Peter Dunlop was living in New Zealand when he was given devastating news from the other side of the world. Peter and his wife Robyn called home after discovering they had been given settled status to stay in the country. It was during this phone call in September 2016 that they learned Peter's mum Jane had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer after experiencing stomach issues.
Somerset cafes named among top 50 museum cafes in the UK

5 days ago | somersetlive.co.uk | Daniel Clark

A trio of Somerset cafes have been named by The Guardian as the top museum cafés in the UK. Compiled by Felicity Cloake, an award-winning food writer for The Guardian, The Courtyard Cafe in Taunton, East Quay Kitchen in Watchet and the Garden Cafe in Bath, were highlighted in the list. The Arnolfini Cafe Bar, Bristol, also made the list, as did Macready's Restaurant, Sherbourne Museum, just across the border in Dorset.
Charming town nestled between Bristol and Bath seeing appeal grow

5 days ago | somersetlive.co.uk | Phoebe Hobbs

Bristol and Bath, two cities of equal prestige, each with its own unique charm. Bristol, known for its vibrant arts scene and iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge, is a cultural hub with streets lined by brightly coloured houses reminiscent of Balamory. Bath, on the other hand, boasts genteel elegance and rich history as a UNESCO World Heritage site, famed for attractions like the Roman Baths and Royal Crescent.