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High risk of wildfires across the county
Natural England warns of "exceptional" and "very high" wildfire risk for the West.
Amber heat alert to bring 'very high' UV levels
Experts are advising plenty of sun protection as temperatures and UV levels rise.
Somerset NHS boss 'sorry' for maternity issues
Dr Melanie Iles says improvements to maternity at Somerset hospitals are being made.
Maternity review highlights concerns in Somerset
Baroness Amos' review looked into 12 NHS trusts in England, including in Somerset.
Heatwave to bring thunderstorms and heavy rain
A red heat warning continues along with a yellow warning for thunderstorms.
Rare red extreme heat alert issued for Somerset
Temperatures are expected to reach highs of 39 degrees celsius.
Where to watch the Summer Solstice in the West
Thousands of people are expected to gather at Glastonbury Tor and Stonehenge.
Are Somerset's community hospitals in trouble?
Concerns were raised in Parliament about Frome and Minehead hospitals.
Drug use among Somerset's young people 'becoming normalised'
Somerset's Director of Public Health says a national conversation is needed.
Somerset Council given £50million to tackle flooding
The government grant has been announced following the wet winter of 2025/26.
