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Yeovil Town head into must-win clash with fellow National League strugglers
“We need to be together and united in what we need to achieve and that starts with me.”
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Major theatre transformation gets green light
Plans to transform Yeovil’s Octagon Theatre into one of the South West’s leading cultural and entertainment venues have moved a step closer.
Minehead man sentenced to three months in prison for making false report
A man from Minehead has been sentenced to three months in prison for knowingly making a false report, which caused wasteful employment of the police.
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Somerset air ambulance helicopter transformed into intensive care unit
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance’s new AW169 helicopter is being fitted as a mobile intensive care unit after a £1m appeal, boosting critical care in Somerset.
New Banksy-like artwork appears near seafront
A new Banksy-like piece of artwork has appeared near the seafront of a Somerset town.
32 new homes planned for small village on Somerset-Dorset border
A new development of 32 homes could soon be delivered in a small village on the Somerset-Dorset border if plans are approved
Somerset Council to receive £30 million in exceptional financial support
Somerset Council will receive £30 million from the national government in the same month that a substantial council tax increase request was denied.
Lower speed limit and works proposed for Somerset A road after five fatal crashes
A lower speed limit and engineering works have been proposed to improve road safety on the A361 Frome Bypass, where five people have died in collisions.
Somerset firefighters help tackle fire at South West school
Somerset fire crews helped tackle a devastating fire at a school, which took two days to extinguish.
Person dies after fall 'from height' at Somerset tourist spot
Avon and Somerset Search and Rescue were called to Cheddar Gorge to rescue a person who had ‘fallen from height’ and died.
Somerset Camera Club members take photos of wildlife
This week, the members of Somerset Camera Club have been taking photos of wildlife in Somerset and North Somerset.
Somerset hospital can offer more local appointments as new unit opens
It offers a range of services
How LOCALiQ is helping Somerset businesses shine with video
LOCALiQ offers video production for UK SMEs, including drone footage, social media clips, and virtual tours - boosting brand visibility and local engagement.
Diversions via M5 for 'vital' A road resurfacing work from Wellington to Taunton
Essential works on a major A road from Wellington to Taunton will start this week, with diversions put in place via the M5 at Junction 25.
Former Somerset care home can remain in use as 35-bed HMO
A former Somerset care home will be allowed to stay as a 35-bed home of multiple occupation (HMO) after retrospective permission was granted
Man left with head injuries after M5 crash near Taunton
A man has been left with injuries following a collision on the M5 Motorway in Somerset, as confirmed by police.
All the First Bus timetable changes coming from April 2026
First Bus has announced all of the timetable changes that will be coming to Somerset from April.
Major Somerset A-road to be closed for four days
A major A-road in Somerset is set to be partially closed over four days next month.
Green light for former Taunton town centre bar to be turned into commercial units
A planning application to turn a bar into three commercial spaces at 61 High Street in Taunton has been approved by the Somerset Council.
Authentic Italian restaurant to open in Yeovil this spring
It will bring some of Sicily's favourite dishes