1+ hour, 39+ min ago   (478+ words) I was intrigued to hear a story in the media recently about the most common mispronunciations, writes Clinton Rogers. In the list of 20 words were also quinoa, chipotle and aesthetic. Top of the list was Acai. Don’t ask - I have…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (537+ words) A variety of events are set to take place in South Somerset over the next week. A concert in Crewkerne is set to feature music by women from across the centuries. The Wessex Baroque Collective and soprano Angela Hicks will…...

2+ week, 1+ hour ago   (489+ words) It can come as no surprise to you that after nearly 50 years working for the BBC, the corporation is in my DNA, writes Clinton Rogers. I have rather more reason than most to believe it has earned its place in…...

2+ week, 1+ hour ago   (151+ words) Youngsters are being encouraged to join the Ilminster Carnival children's procession later this year. The procession, which will take place on Saturday, October, 3, is open to ages up to 16, with seven different classes including singles, pairs, and various group sizes....

2+ week, 1+ hour ago   (167+ words) A sitar player is set to perform in Ilminster this week. Ricky Romain, who has been playing Indian classical music for more than 50 years, will showcase his talent at The Millhouse on Friday, August 21, at 7.30pm. Having trained under a direct…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (425+ words) A centuries-old Roman treasure unearthed in South Somerset is being brought to life through 3D technology. Somerset Council’s library service has used 3D scanning and printing to create a replica of the Ilminster Ring, a gold artefact dating back to 297AD. The project…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (438+ words) A lunar eclipse is set to grace the night sky later this month as stargazers will be treated to another stunning sky event. The upcoming eclipse will follow the deep partial solar eclipse on Wednesday (August 12). Millions all over the…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (567+ words) A variety of events are set to take place in South Somerset over the next week. Cinema-goers can catch a screening of H is for Hawk in Chard this week as part of Cinechard's latest event. Starring Claire Foy and…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (627+ words) A variety of events are set to take place in South Somerset over the next week. An indoor antique and vintage market will be held at Chard's Guildhall. The market, which first began in 1967 as an antiques fair, occurs every…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (382+ words) An art festival will explore Somerset’s connections through culture and nature. Running from Saturday, September 19 to Sunday, October 4, the Somerset Art Weeks Festival will explore the theme of cultural connections, both human and beyond. This year’s theme highlights humanity's ties…...