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Somerset town getting more homes - but no money for local schools

The council has ruled the school has sufficient capacity - so doesn't have to provide a penny of funding

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Somerset Council 'setting itself up for a fall' over Chard relief road delays

Councillors have criticised the council's officers for the slow pace of delivering the road to date

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'Really disappointing' end to Yeovil Town's season after chaotic start

“Today we will try and erase that from our memory."

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Somerset Funeral Notices as heartfelt tributes paid to 38 loved ones

Tributes have been paid to much-loved family members

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‘Affordable housing’ explained as to what term really means

"That's why delivering affordable homes is so important."

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Yeovil Town season ends with disappointing 4-1 defeat

Glovers beaten 4-1 after going 3-0 down inside 16 minutes afainst Solihull Moors

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Decision on 56 new homes near Somerset primary school delayed

"There are some really difficult questions that need to be answered."

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Long-awaiting Chard relief road moves closer as 67 homes approved

But not everyone is happy about it

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Tributes paid to much-loved Somerset artists known for quirky paintings

“Mike was the kindest, most caring and loyal husband, as well as a wonderful father and grandfather. He was my soul mate.”

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Yeovil Town 'limping to the line' as boss 'gets violin out'

"So look, I’ve got the violin out here a little bit"

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Yeovil Hospital Maternity services and Special Care Baby Unit reopen after safety concerns addressed

“Our teams have done a huge amount of work to put these improvements in place, and we’re really pleased to be welcoming women, birthing people and families back to Yeovil."

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'Opportunist' offender sexually abused young girls in Yeovil

'Her sense of safety was taken away from someone who was so innocent. You made a choice, my child did not'

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Boy arrested after police officer shoots gun in Yeovil

Armed police were at the scene

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Full list of 97 Somerset roads which will made better for drivers this summer

The full list of roads across the county which will be surface dressed

Somerset Live - Yeovil

Somerset Funeral Notices as heartfelt tributes paid to 28 loved ones

Tributes have been paid to much-loved family members

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Yeovil Town beaten at York City but Minstermen denied title

Yeovil beaten 3-0 - but a late goal from Rochdale sends title to the final day

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Somerset woman proves there's more than one-way to speak up

She's redefined what many people think is possible

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Yeovil's newest hotspot brings 'something special' to town

“Our aim has always been to create something different for Yeovil"

Somerset County Gazette | County News

Every Somerset road which will be surface dressed this summer

Somerset Council and its contractor Keily Bros will be surface dressing nearly 100 different roads as part of its highway maintenance programme

Somerset County Gazette | County News

Petition launched to install lights at 'notorious hotspot' for traffic accidents

A petition has been raised to start work at a "notorious hotspot" for traffic congestion and accidents in Somerset- and it's already received hundreds of signatures.