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Doubts cast over plans for 200 new homes near A303
Plans have been approved - but the scheme may not happen
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Acclaimed Somerset film star becomes Wellington Film Festival Patron
James Purefoy has hailed the honour
Sex attacker drags woman off Yeovil path
Police believe someone sitting in a car may have witnessed the attack
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Yeovil Town suffer narrow defeat to Eastleigh
Chris Maguire's first-half goal gave Eastleigh a 1-0 victory over 10-man Yeovil in the Vanarama National League.
Ofsted praises pupil referral unit in Taunton for ‘Good’ status
Ofsted has praised Taunton Deane Partnership College, a pupil referral unit in Taunton, for its ability to “re-engage” pupils with school life.
Ten secret gardens in Somerset open to the public this spring
Here are the eight secret venues in Warrington open this spring and summer followed by a list of the other Cheshire gardens that are also welcoming visitors:
Somerset Funeral Notices as heartfelt tributes left for 26 loved ones
Tributes have been paid to much-loved family members
Emergency services respond to car crashing into property in the Taunton area
A crash in Taunton, where a vehicle collided with a property, resulted in emergency service response.
Somerset multi-vehicle crash leads to three casualties rescued by fire service
Emergency services were called to a crash which resulted in three casualties being rescued from their vehicles by Castle Cary and Wincanton fire crews.
Could you inherit a fortune? Around 80 estates remain unclaimed in Somerset
The updated list of unclaimed estates in Somerset has been released by the Treasury in 2025 including properties in Taunton, Weston, Frome, Chard and Yeovil.
Eviction notices served to unauthourised traveller encampments in Taunton
Eviction notices have been served to the unauthorised encampments of travellers who have settled in Taunton’s Victoria Country Park and Taunton Green.
Kingston St Mary road set to close for new connection works
Langford Lane will be shut from its junction with Rectory Road for 438 metres to allow Airband Community Internet to carry out new connection works.
'Flooding expected': Met office issues Easter weekend rain warning for Somerset
The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for Somerset with forecasts of heavy rain and potential travel disruptions over the Easter weekend.
Vehicle 'severely damaged' following possible arson attack in Somerset
Fire crews from Street Fire Station and the Avon and Somerset Police responded to reports of a deliberate car blaze that caused ‘severe damage’ this morning.
Chief constable defends force’s investigations
Avon & Somerset’s top police officer has defended her force following criticism from government inspectors over how it investigates crime.
Almost all Somerset children offered a place at chosen primary school
Somerset Council confirmed that 99.27 per cent of the 5,086 applications for the 2025-26 academic year were offered a place at one of their preferred schools.
Foundation donates £15,000 to boost Somerset education and job opportunities
The foundation has handed over the cash to the South-West Social Mobility Commission, a group set up to improve education and job opportunities across the South West.
First-ever Langport art trail to celebrate Somerset Day
The event aims to celebrate Somerset Day and showcase the creative talent in Langport.
Police are investigating break-in at a residential complex in Somerset
Avon and Somerset Police are investigating a break-in at a residential complex near Glastonbury.
Vital Yeovil bus route slashed as pensioners left feeling 'cut off'
Campaigners say axing the Number 11 bus will isolate elderly and disabled