Top Stories

Live

Follow our live blog for the results from the 2024 general election in Somerset and North Somerset.

General Election 2024

5

General election 2024 results LIVE: updates from across Somerset

Adam Dance talking to press following his win.

Adam Dance talking to press following his win.

General Election 2024

Liberal Democrat Adam Dance is Yeovil’s new MP

Sarah Dyke giving a speech following her win.

Sarah Dyke giving a speech following her win.

General Election 2024

Liberal Democrat Sarah Dyke is elected MP for Glastonbury and Somerton

The road was blocked for 2 hours 45 minutes.

The road was blocked for 2 hours 45 minutes.

Motorhome flipped on its side in Minehead crash on narrow lane

Alex McGuire was diagnosed with Bell's palsy shortly before the festival but still made the most of his Glastonbury experience.

Alex McGuire was diagnosed with Bell's palsy shortly before the festival but still made the most of his Glastonbury experience.

Glastonbury Festival

Taunton’s Alex ‘chuffed and overwhelmed’ with verse from Coldplay's Chris Martin

Pizza Pasta Mondo is currently up for sale.

Pizza Pasta Mondo is currently up for sale.

'Authentic Italian restaurant' for sale in Somerset after 13 years in business

Surface dressing seals the road surface, prolonging its life.

Surface dressing seals the road surface, prolonging its life.

Somerset Council

All the roads in Somerset which will be surface dressed this summer

Somerset Youth Orchestra will perform at St. John the Baptist Church

Somerset Youth Orchestra will perform at St. John the Baptist Church

Primary school student's orchestral suite to be performed at concert

Members of the West Somerset Brass Band, with author Jill Newton centre right

Members of the West Somerset Brass Band, with author Jill Newton centre right

Brass band nominated for prestigious award as voting continues

(L-R) Riley & Kit Kennett, Martin Greenway presenting the cheque to Liz Hurry (Chair of WiveyPool) Chris Briggs, and Darcie, Oscar & Charmaine Veryard

(L-R) Riley & Kit Kennett, Martin Greenway presenting the cheque to Liz Hurry (Chair of WiveyPool) Chris Briggs, and Darcie, Oscar & Charmaine Veryard

WiveyPool's future secured by donation from Old Wivey Young Farmers

Pictured: Richard Cussell from Chubb Bulleid law firm

Pictured: Richard Cussell from Chubb Bulleid law firm

Somerset law firm raises thousands in annual Will Aid campaign

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris

Lando Norris no longer expects apology from Max Verstappen over Austria crash

The dog awaiting rescue on the roof.

The dog awaiting rescue on the roof.

Wellington Villages

Daring dog saved from roof by Wellington Fire Station

Follow along live as Exit Polls and General Election 2024 results are announced

Follow along live as Exit Polls and General Election 2024 results are announced

Conservative Party

General Election 2024 Live: Labour wins in landslide victory

News

Which UK's Cheapest Supermarket - Aldi

Which UK's Cheapest Supermarket - Aldi

Research from Which? confirms that Aldi is the cheapest supermarket

Nigel Farage has become an MP at the eighth time of asking, winning the Clacton constituency for the Reform Party at the 2024 General Election

Nigel Farage has become an MP at the eighth time of asking, winning the Clacton constituency for the Reform Party at the 2024 General Election

Nigel Farage becomes MP at eighth time of asking with Clacton victory

Jeremy Corbyn has held his seat of Islington North, where he has been the MP since 1983

Jeremy Corbyn has held his seat of Islington North, where he has been the MP since 1983

Jeremy Corbyn wins Islington North as Labour challenge comes up short

The M5 is closed near Bridgwater due to a police incident.

The M5 is closed near Bridgwater due to a police incident.

Huge delays on M5 as road reopens after 'welfare concern matter' near Bridgwater

The team at Hillcrest Road – positively overcoming barriers to get the best outcomes

The team at Hillcrest Road – positively overcoming barriers to get the best outcomes

Discovery shines in national disability and autism awards

The nine members of Langport Cycle Club began their journey on June 22 at sunrise

The nine members of Langport Cycle Club began their journey on June 22 at sunrise

4

Cycling club rides 205 miles from Sheppey to Weston-super-Mare

Silk Mills Park and Ride, in Taunton.

Silk Mills Park and Ride, in Taunton.

4

Travellers at Taunton Silk Mills Park and Ride leave site after 'notices served'

CCTV images of a man Dorset Police would like to identify.

CCTV images of a man Dorset Police would like to identify.

Stolen bank card used at NatWest Yeovil for withdrawals totalling £10,800

The start of the A303 Ilminster Bypass.

The start of the A303 Ilminster Bypass.

3

A303 Ilminster Bypass set to close for four days at the end of July

Cardio equipment in the new gym

Cardio equipment in the new gym

Sports centre to unveil brand-new gym after £500,000 refurbishment

Permission has been given for 71 new homes on Burges Lane in Wiveliscombe.

Permission has been given for 71 new homes on Burges Lane in Wiveliscombe.

Planning and development

More than 70 new homes approved in growing town of Wiveliscombe

Home Secretary James Cleverly accused the artwork of “trivialising” small boats crossings.

Home Secretary James Cleverly accused the artwork of “trivialising” small boats crossings.

19

Banksy slams Home Secretary’s criticism of his Glastonbury small boats artwork

“My dad used to tell me that ‘without hope, we have nothing’ and I really believe this.”

“My dad used to tell me that ‘without hope, we have nothing’ and I really believe this.”

‘There is an opportunity to embrace diversity and work towards an inclusive society’

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust teased plans for a second multi-storey car park in early-February, which have now been given the go-ahead.

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust teased plans for a second multi-storey car park in early-February, which have now been given the go-ahead.

5

Second multi-storey car park approved at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton

Here's when you can expect to see declarations in Somerset.

Here's when you can expect to see declarations in Somerset.

1

What time to expect General Election results in Somerset constituencies

Somerset Council put forward plans in mid-2023 to create a new travellers’ site on land north of Porchestall Drove.

Somerset Council put forward plans in mid-2023 to create a new travellers’ site on land north of Porchestall Drove.

Planned traveller site in Glastonbury scrapped due to flooding concerns

Preparatory works being carried out on the Townsend Landings development site in Henstridge.

Preparatory works being carried out on the Townsend Landings development site in Henstridge.

Developer takes legal action against council over delays to 130 new homes

The school has been shortlisted for two national awards

The school has been shortlisted for two national awards

School shortlisted for two national awards

The day of the General Election is here.

The day of the General Election is here.

5

'The big day has arrived, now it’s time for the politicians to take a back seat'

Emma Cornish of Elite Equine Care, near Taunton.

Emma Cornish of Elite Equine Care, near Taunton.

Somerset woman heading to the 2024 Paris Olympics

Georgina Miles's Antarctica expedition in 2011.

Georgina Miles's Antarctica expedition in 2011.

West Somerset woman's Antarctica expedition

Castle School students arriving for prom 2024.

Castle School students arriving for prom 2024.

Taunton's Castle School puts on 'fantastic' prom for leavers

UNUSUAL POLLING VENUE: Muchelney Abbey

UNUSUAL POLLING VENUE: Muchelney Abbey

Somerset is home to the oldest polling station in the UK

FUN IN THE SUN: Crowds of supporters at Welliestock 2018

FUN IN THE SUN: Crowds of supporters at Welliestock 2018

Welliestock festival is set to return to Wellington in 2025

UK Today

What do we know about Sir Keir Starmer's family wealth?

How rich is Sir Keir Starmer and how did he make his fortune?

'We did it': Sir Keir Starmer gives victory speech after Labour landslide win

What was the worst Conservative general election result? Find out the year

Who has the best crisps? I tested Walkers and supermarket brands to find out

Commons leader Penny Mordaunt loses Portsmouth North seat to Labour

Sport

Football fans warned of harms linked to gambling ahead of England match

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris

Lando Norris no longer expects apology from Max Verstappen over Austria crash

Somerset's Tom Abell

Somerset's Tom Abell

Extraordinary and historic win for Somerset in County Championship

Somerset CCC entertain 1,400 school children during T20 match

Somerset CCC entertain 1,400 school children during T20 match

Somerset CCC entertain 1,400 school children during championship match

Lando Norris’ lap guide to world-famous Silverstone ahead of British Grand Prix

Read more articles

National Sport

Venus beat sister Serena in the 2008 final (Fiona Hanson/PA)

Venus beat sister Serena in the 2008 final (Fiona Hanson/PA)

On this day in 2008: Venus Williams beats sister Serena to win Wimbledon title

Emma Raducanu will be back on Centre Court on Friday (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Emma Raducanu will be back on Centre Court on Friday (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Wimbledon day five: Emma Raducanu and Sonay Kartal carry British singles hopes

Wimbledon paid tribute to Andy Murray (Mike Egerton/PA)

Wimbledon paid tribute to Andy Murray (Mike Egerton/PA)

Andy Murray honoured on Centre Court as he nears end of Wimbledon career

Andy Murray leaves Centre Court (John Walton/PA)

Andy Murray leaves Centre Court (John Walton/PA)

Andy Murray reaction: Tennis stars pay tribute after Wimbledon ceremony

Tributes were paid to Andy Murray during an emotional evening at Wimbledon (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Tributes were paid to Andy Murray during an emotional evening at Wimbledon (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Wimbledon day four: Andy Murray’s career celebrated as he nears retirement

John Stones wants to make history (Adam Davy/PA)

John Stones wants to make history (Adam Davy/PA)

John Stones wants to make history with England at Euro 2024

Cameron Norrie and Harriet Dart (PA)

Cameron Norrie and Harriet Dart (PA)

Understudies upstage number ones as Norrie and Dart win battles of Britain

Read more articles

Property Plus

Pictures: Gibbens Richards

Pictures: Gibbens Richards

An enchanting three-storey Victorian property on the northern side of Taunton

Pictures: Stags, Taunton

Pictures: Stags, Taunton

An individual house in one of Taunton’s most popular residential areas

Pictures: Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Taunton

Pictures: Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Taunton

A stunning period property in the heart of Milverton

Pictures: Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Taunton

Pictures: Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Taunton

A newly enhanced family home in Cotford St Luke

Pictures: Stags, Taunton

Pictures: Stags, Taunton

A charming Grade II listed cottage in Lydeard St Lawrence

Pictures: Jackson Stops

Pictures: Jackson Stops

A handsome family house in pretty Sellicks Green on the southerly edge of Taunton

Somerset Council project officer Alex Williams outside one of the new council houses on Rainbow Way in Minehead.

Somerset Council project officer Alex Williams outside one of the new council houses on Rainbow Way in Minehead.

4

We look inside the first new council houses in Minehead for a generation

Read more articles

Business

Pizza Pasta Mondo is currently up for sale.

'Authentic Italian restaurant' for sale in Somerset after 13 years in business

Cardio equipment in the new gym

Cardio equipment in the new gym

Sports centre to unveil brand-new gym after £500,000 refurbishment

The Be. Laser & Skin Clinic team.

The Be. Laser & Skin Clinic team.

Taunton's new luxury laser hair removal clinic to open

The team collecting their award

The team collecting their award

Somerset ecologists ‘highly commended’ in national awards

A photo from Space Adventurers in Taunton

A photo from Space Adventurers in Taunton

3

Somerset soft plays win Tripadvisor’s award

Read more articles

Farmer

Adam and Rita with Rose Pitney.

South west growers come out top in 2024 organic awards

Layla Moran and Sarah Dyke campaigning outside Langport Library.

Layla Moran and Sarah Dyke campaigning outside Langport Library.

8

General election 2024: Lib Dems promise to fight for Somerset farmers

Dairy Interbreed Champion.

Dairy Interbreed Champion.

Champions at the Royal Bath & West Show 2024 revealed

Somerset YFC members at the Royal Bath & West Show.

Somerset YFC members at the Royal Bath & West Show.

'I think there is a lot of change to come' Young farmers share views at show

Mushroom stall at the Royal Bath & West Show.

Mushroom stall at the Royal Bath & West Show.

Cookery demos, livestock competitions, dog shows and more at the Bath & West Show

Read more articles

Find Local Events

National News

Labour swept to victory in Scotland (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Labour swept to victory in Scotland (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Labour sweeps to victory in Scotland as SNP set for period of ‘soul searching’

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has lost his seat (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has lost his seat (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

1

General Election: Tories lose record number of Cabinet ministers

Penny Mordaunt at Portsmouth Guildhall (PA)

Penny Mordaunt at Portsmouth Guildhall (PA)

1

Battle among Conservative factions following disastrous election showing

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrives at Northallerton Leisure Centre in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, for the count for the Richmond and Northallerton constituency in the 2024 General Election. Picture date: Friday July 5, 2024.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrives at Northallerton Leisure Centre in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, for the count for the Richmond and Northallerton constituency in the 2024 General Election. Picture date: Friday July 5, 2024.

Keir Starmer to be new prime minister as Rishi Sunak concedes defeat

Shermaine Baptiste, left, and a friend look into her destroyed bedroom after it was hit by Hurricane Beryl in Clifton, Union Island, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Thursday, July 4, 2024. Lucanus Ollivierre/AP)

Shermaine Baptiste, left, and a friend look into her destroyed bedroom after it was hit by Hurricane Beryl in Clifton, Union Island, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Thursday, July 4, 2024. Lucanus Ollivierre/AP)

Hurricane Beryl strengthens as it heads towards Mexico

Actress Adjoa Andoh says Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves would bring ‘steadiness’ (Ian West/PA)

Actress Adjoa Andoh says Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves would bring ‘steadiness’ (Ian West/PA)

2

Actress Adjoa Andoh says Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves would bring ‘steadiness’

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria arrive at his election count (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria arrive at his election count (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Labour landslide set to sweep Starmer to power as Tories face civil war

Read more articles