Ilminster9 Oct 2026Carnival fundraising 'distracted' by Royal visitIlminster Carnival organisers say fundraising has struggled due to the visit of the Prince of Wales.9 Oct 20267 Oct 2026Chatting to Prince William was 'like talking to a friend'Tina Groves speaks about meeting to Prince William, says it was 'like talking to a friend'.7 Oct 20266 Oct 2026William joins Ross Kemp to prepare for emergenciesRoss Kemp says the world is more dangerous than it was 30 years ago and people need to prepare.6 Oct 20264 Oct 2026Carnival stopped mid-procession due to gas leakThe organisers were forced to cancel the carnival in Ilminster after a gas leak was discovered.4 Oct 202618 Aug 2026Road closed after lorry fire spreads to grass vergeDevon and Somerset Fire Service said six crews and an environmental unit attended the fire.18 Aug 202612 Aug 2026Family almost miss £1m lotto win after ignoring callsThe Jefferson family said they were "absolutely floored" and "in tears" after they realised.12 Aug 202613 Jul 2026Wildfire risk warning after large hedgerow blazeA "significant" area of hedgerow, trees, grassland and an electricity pylon were on fire, crews say.13 Jul 202626 Jun 2026Heatwave end in sight but disruption continuesAn amber Met Office heat warning remains in place until the end of the day in east Gloucestershire.26 Jun 202616 Jun 2026'Forgotten' thatchers warn trade will die without recruitsVeteran thatchers say the craft is under threat from training gaps, costs and material shortages. 16 Jun 2026...
