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No funding to reopen key Yeovil rat run five years after closure

The route was blocked by a landslide

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28 new homes near Yeovil approved for fourth time after nine-year fight

It's taken nine years to get over the line

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Yeovil Town dominant as they book their place in FA Trophy quarters

The Glovers stepped over a potential banana skin against an in-form Telford side

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Yeovil Town into FA Trophy quarter finals after win at Telford

Glovers win 2-0 to reach the last eight

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11 major Somerset development sites held up by legal issues

Some have already been held up by a year

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Yeovil Town double departure as two players leave

Michee Efete has left - whiile Max Jollife has been recalled from his loan

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Popular Somerset farm shop and café on A303 to expand as plans approved

Teals Farm Shop, located on the A303 between Sparkford and Wincanton, can expand later this year after Somerset Council approved these plans

Somerset County Gazette | County News

Large Somerset areas forecast new 21-hour weather warning

Large areas of Somerset have been forecast a new yellow weather warning for rain that lasts nearly a whole day.

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Yeovil Town eyeing up Wembley trip as Glovers wanting FA Trophy progress

Yeovil will travel to Telford in the fifth round of the FA Trophy

Somerset County Gazette | County News

Adam Dance MP responds to being challenged over NI Veterans Vote

A Somerset councillor has called out MP Adam Dance after he voted for changes to protections for veterans who served in Northern Ireland.

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Revised plans for 140 homes in growing Somerset village

The site will have play areas and an orchard

Somerset County Gazette | County News

Somerset community project help keeps residents warm this winter

Somerset’s Warm Welcome spaces offer warmth, friendship, and community support during winter. Discover locations and details at Spark Somerset’s website.

Somerset County Gazette | County News

Redcliffe Homes to host development open day in Milborne Port

Explore new homes at Redcliffe Homes’ Gascoigne Park open day in Milborne Port. Tour The York show home on Saturday 31 January - no booking needed.

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New wetlands needed to continue major Somerset housing development

New wetlands will need to be created near the River Parrett to ensure construction can continue on one of Somerset's largest housing developments.

Somerset County Gazette | County News

Somerset Levels villages brace themselves for the next 'catastrophic' flood

Somerset Levels residents face renewed flood risk amid criticism of Environment Agency response.

Somerset County Gazette | County News

Russian cargo ship ordered to leave after anchoring in Somerset

A Russian sea vessel that anchored in waters near Somerset has been ordered to leave.

Somerset County Gazette | County News

BBC Lord of the Flies show features Somerset schoolboy

A new BBC TV show based on a popular novel is set to be released soon - and it features a Somerset schoolboy in a starring role.

Somerset County Gazette | County News

New steam coast trail path to be built across West Somerset

Works to build a new coastal steam path in Somerset are confirmed to go ahead, allowing people to get close to passing steam trains.

Somerset County Gazette | County News

Nearly two-thirds of Somerset residents happy to pay more council tax

More than 1,400 people have given their views on Somerset Council's budget proposals - with a majority willing to pay a little more to protect public services

Somerset County Gazette | County News

Multiple road closures remain in place due to flooding caused by Storm Chandra

Multiple roads remain closed following flooding brought on by Storm Chandra, with further disruption expected amid a new yellow rain warning.