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£350,000 committed to clearing Somerset gullies to prevent flooding
It aims to stop roads being cut off
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'Delighted and thrilled' Billy Rowley as Yeovil Town climb up the table
Which moved the Glovers nine points clear of the National League drop zone.
Tributes to Somerset police officer who helped everyone but 'couldn't help himself'
His devastated family say they are broken but need to send a message to others who might be struggling
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Yeovil pharmacy workers charged with stealing and supplying drugs
It comes after a two-year investigation sparked when a pharmacy discovered issues with its stock
Yeovil Town breeze past Wealdstone to move further clear of danger
The Glovers are now nine points clear of the relegation zone
More than £770,000 committed for future dredging on Somerset Levels
The work will be done over the next 12 months
Environment Agency warns Ilminster flooding protection scheme could take decade
The area has previously been hit with severe flooding
Yeovil police 'keen to hear from victim' after town centre attack
A car windscreen was also smashed nearby
Yeovil man named and charged after armed police incident
A police firearms was discharged during the incident
Second man arrested after armed police incident in Yeovil
A police officer shot a gun during the incident
Revised plans for 150 homes near proposed Somerset railway station site
Northern Trust Land Ltd. has published revised proposals to build 150 homes in Somerton, near one site earmarked for a new railway station in the town
New 'major upgrade' to town centre CCTV network
New safety assurances have been secured with a 'major upgrade' to technology in a Somerset town.
Celebrity judges on the lookout for the tastiest food and drink in Somerset
Food and drink producers across Somerset are being invited to submit their entries for a prestigious awards ceremony judged by celebrities.
Outdoor fire was caused deliberately according to firefighters
Somerset fire crews have responded to two more fires in and around Somerset over the last couple of days, including a large deliberate outdoor fire and a roof fire.
Headteacher of school in Taunton stepping down after 15 years
The Castle School headteacher, James Lamb, will step down at the end of this academic year after 15 years at the Taunton school.
41-year-old died after taking 'fatal amount' of cocaine, inquest hears
A 41-year-old woman was found dead in Minehead after taking a 'fatal amount' of cocaine, and from alcoholic liver disease, an inquest has heard.
Two men charged with possession of class A drugs after incident in Weston
Two men, who have been charged with possession of class A drugs with intent to supply, following an incident in Weston, have been remanded in prison.
£350,000 committed to clearing Somerset gullies to prevent flooding
Around 25,000 gullies across Somerset will now be cleared twice a year, reducing the risk of flooding on key roads across the county
More than £770,000 committed for future dredging on Somerset Levels
More than £770,000 will be spent over the next 12 months on dredging to protect Somerset homes, businesses and key transport links from flooding
Construction on 185 Yeovil homes can begin as legal agreements signed
Permission was given nearly a year ago