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Joe Gubbins 'settling in really well' at Yeovil Town
Gubbins has arrived from Southend United on a two-year deal, having won the FA Trophy and finishing in the National League play-offs.
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Somerset Council launches accessibility and inclusion programme
Somerset Council partners with Evenbreak and Spark Somerset to offer free accessibility and inclusion training, supporting disability equality across services.
Hospice charity shop campaign launched in Somerset
St Margaret’s Hospice’s ‘More than a Shop’ campaign highlights how charity shop donations fund vital palliative care, support patients, and aid communities.
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Small businesses across Somerset honoured at Shining Stars Awards
Somerset small businesses honoured at 2026 Shining Stars Awards by Businesswomen UnLtd, with Anita Greenslade of House of Admin named Shining Star of the Year.
Yeovil Town new kit and squad numbers for season confirmed
The kits have been made by Errea and were unveiled on Tuesday night during an event at the Huish Park Fan Zone.
Somerset driver arrested after police chase ends in garden escape bid
A driver was arrested after a police chase across Somerset ended with a failed garden escape attempt
Five-bedroom house in Somerset up for sale for almost £1m
Five-bedroom detached house for sale near Axbridge, Somerset, with 10 acres, stables, woodland and Mendip Hills views
Beloved Somerset event to return for 178th edition in August
West Somerset’s top country show with food, crafts, livestock, family fun, and main ring events
Housebuilder breaks fundraising record for Somerset hospice
David Wilson Redrow South West raises record £84,651 for St Margaret’s Hospice, honouring late colleague Ben Smith and supporting local palliative care.
What's on in South and East Somerset: July 10-16, 2026
Discover top events in Somerset, including Frome Festival, England vs Norway World Cup screening, Giant Flea Market, WOWFest Wells, and Yeovil dance shows.
Taxi fares could soon rise across Somerset under new plans
Somerset Council is consulting on proposals to increase the maximum fares that hackney carriage taxis can charge across the county
Somerset Council sets out affordable rural homes being built and planned
To mark Rural Housing Week, Somerset Council has laid out how many affordable rural homes are being planned and delivered in the county.
Police hunt suspect after Somerset girl, 11, suffers serious sexual assault
Police have issued a fresh appeal after an 11-year-old girl was seriously sexually assaulted in Bath
Somerset woman, 61, was unlawfully killed by sex offender ex-partner, inquest finds
Kelly Faiers, who was found dead at the home of Richard Scatchard, has been declared to have been unlawfully killed, an inquest has heard
Leisure group with Somerset nurseries named one of the best in the UK
A nursery group with Somerset nurseries has been named one of the UK’s Top 20 following praise from parents and carers
Film crews spotted shooting TV series in 'pretty' Somerset village
Film crews have been spotted shooting a TV series in a 'pretty village' in Somerset
Work on new crossroads to unlock 252 Yeovil homes could begin soon
The developer wants to start as soon as possible
New awards launched to celebrate Somerset's brightest young talent
Somerset Chamber launches Somerset Future 30 awards to honour young professionals under 30 making an impact in business and community. Nominations now open.
Popular Somerset restaurant issues update after 'unexpected change'
Restaurant has issued an update in a statement after an 'unexpected change' left the owner fearful for its future
'Illegal encampment' at Somerset park served eviction notice
An 'illegal encampment' which pitched up at a park in Somerset could soon be evicted after being served legal papers