Emergency Services Day takes place on Monday 9th September 2019, with a series of events across the UK held on Sunday 8th Sept. The Emergency Services Day will begin at 9am on 9th September annually (9th hour of the 9th day of the 9th month) with two minutes’ silence to remember emergency services personnel killed as a result of their duties.

The Construction Training Centre has been open for just over four months, and is already proving a popular destination for construction firms.

The Bishop’s Palace will be expanding its team of volunteer guides this autumn. With more groups visiting than ever the current guide team needs some new recruits. Would you like to learn more about this wonderful place and share your enthusiasm with visitors?

With just three Saturdays left now this year for the joint Great Western Railway (GWR) and West Somerset Railway (WSR) trial mainline diesel rail shuttles working from and to Taunton on the national rail network, people in the South West and beyond are being encouraged to come and see the best of scenic Somerset by rail this Autumn on GWR and WSR trains on England's longest heritage railway via a level interchange link from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead stations and the seaside.

A top tourist attraction has stepped onto the front line of the war against single-use plastics by introducing new Eco Cups.

By Vicky Banham As the gloom gathers so do the people. Drifting along the track at the water’s edge in twos and threes, they stop every now and then to stare at the horizon...

For those who live life to the full outside of the usual 9-5, Clarks Village is pleased to announce the return of the ever-popular lifestyle clothing brand, FatFace

Boudavida, the premium women’s active fitness brand, is the latest company to join Clarks Village, as the Somerset outlet shopping centre announces a series of new stores. With its headquarters in Shepton Mallet, Boudavida’s activewear is designed so it can be worn from the gym to the yoga studio to the cafe.

There’s a treat in store for shoppers at Clarks Village in Somerset, with the official opening of a brand new HARIBO store.

One of the best-known charities in Weston-super-Mare is hoping to benefit from two events being hosted at the resort’s Grand Pier later this year. Now, other sports clubs, charities and organisations throughout the region are being invited to take part, too.