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Haynes Motor Museum set to launch major attraction soon
A motor museum in Somerset is set to launch a new major attraction, featuring several historic British cars.
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Somerset Council gets stay of execution but debt 'unsustainable'
Somerset Council has been given a stay of execution after the government ruled it could keep a spending deficit on special needs education off its books for another two years.
Person hospitalised in Taunton after emergency incident in Chard
An emergency incident occurred at Hornsbury Mill, Chard, resulting in a person being hospitalised in Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton.
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New Motor Fuel Group petrol station opens in Shepton Mallet
Shepton Mallet has got a brand-new petrol station - with modern motorists in mind.
Shoplifting hotspots mapped as one Somerset area South West's worst
That’s the equivalent of a theft every nine hours—and that only includes crimes that are spotted and reported.
Glastonbury Festival's drink prices revealed - including cheapest pint
All the drinks prices have been revealed for Glastonbury Festival 2025, including beer, spirits, and more - and it's bad news if you love spirits or wines.
Ladies walking football club in Cheddar seeking new players
The Cheddar Ladies Walking Football Club have a weekly session on Tuesdays on the Astro turf pitches at the Kings of Wessex Leisure Centre.
Ten of the best things to do at Glastonbury Festival other than party
Glastonbury Festival offers a chance to see some of the world's biggest and best musicians, but it's not all just about the music.
Woman allegedly assaulted before bike thrown at her in Wells, police say
Police are appealing for witnesses after receiving reports that a woman in her early 20s was assaulted before having a bike thrown at her in Wells.
Tributes to 'legendary' Minehead cat as fundraiser set up
Tributes and a fundraiser have been set up in honour of a 'legendary' Minehead cat who died this month.
Police release CCTV images after incident at Taunton retail park
Police have released CCTV images of people they would like to identify following an incident of theft and threatening behaviour at a Taunton retail park.
Over 10 new trainee Avon and Somerset officers hired
Over 10 new trainee officers have been officially hired by the Avon and Somerset Police today (Monday, June 23).
Two homes in Yeovil broken into as Audi stolen
A grey Audi was taken from one property
South Somerset village hosts their first ever Pride event
A South Somerset village has hosted their first ever Pride event in 2025 with a many coming to show their support.
Somerset man 'amazed' to spot rare butterfly in his garden
A man was gardening at home in Somerset when he was ‘amazed’ to spot a rare butterfly being chased by his dog.
Somerset Funeral Notices as heartfelt tributes for 42 loved ones
Tributes have been paid to much-loved family members
Yeovil Town Women plans will give everyone chance to play
“It’s the same with the youth teams and with the boys’ teams because we should be giving everyone the opportunity to play and wear a Yeovil Town shirt."
Plans for major new service station and drive-thrus for A303
Up to 90 new jobs could be created
Create your own indoor jungle as terrarium workshops return this summer
Miniature jungle craze returns as summer workshops announced by garden group
Yeovil primary school declared 'Outstanding' at last inspection remains on top
Primrose Lane Primary School has bloomed into a truly impressive school