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Yeovil Town 'not good enough' as fans have nothing to cheer about

“No one likes getting beat. We want to win games and it’s a frustrated changing room in there at the moment."

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UK football team fined after sexist 'back to kitchen' chant at female referee

Stacey Pearson, a former Yeovil Town player, was targeted after she booked a player

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Out-of-form Yeovil Town beaten at home by Wealdstone

Yeovil Town's slump continued with a 2-0 home defeat

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Football freestyler making Yeovil Town vs Wealdstone appearance for special reason

Jay Rosa is on a mission to visit every stadium in the English Football League - and Yeovil Town will be his next stop as he tours the country in support of mental health awareness

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Freestyler footballer set to captivate fans at Yeovil Town ground

Rosa is set to ignite Huish Park in Yeovil today

Somerset County Gazette | County News

Somerset fire crews no longer automatically responding to fire alarms

Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service will no longer automatically respond to fire alarms going off

Somerset County Gazette | County News

Police officer accused of breaching behaviour standards

An Avon & Somerset Police officer is facing allegations of breaching standards of professional behaviour

Somerset County Gazette | County News

Major shake-up proposed to charity collections across Somerset

Charities conducting street collections in Somerset won't have to publish how much they have raised in the local press as part of wider changes

Somerset County Gazette | County News

Hundreds at Somerset Festival of Remembrance to pay tribute to 'The Great Generation'

Hundreds of people attended the Somerset festival of remembrance to pay tribute to "the great generation".

Somerset County Gazette | County News

Appeal launched to stop older people in Somerset freezing this winter

Somerset Community Foundation launches Surviving Winter appeal to support older people facing fuel poverty. Donate to help fund winter fuel grants in Somerset.

Somerset County Gazette | County News

Plans submitted to convert and demolish Somerset pub as community tries to save it

Plans have been submitted to convert and demolish a pub to build new homes, with the community rallying together to raise money to save their “beloved pub”.

Somerset County Gazette | County News

Somerset fire crews rescue person trapped inside vehicle after crash near Wells

Two fire engines from Shepton Mallet and Wells were sent to reports of a single vehicle road traffic collision at Emborough.

Somerset County Gazette | County News

Ambulance service calls for volunteers to become Community First Responders

People from Somerset are being asked to volunteer as community first responders.

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Somerset Funeral Notices with heartfelt tributes to 36 loved ones

Tributes have been paid to much-loved family members

Somerset County Gazette | County News

Barristers' chambers sponsor student advocacy group in Somerset

Richard Huish College’s Huish Mooting secures Albion Chambers sponsorship, offering students legal mentorship, coaching, and Bar Mock Trial Competition support.

Somerset County Gazette | County News

Three fire crews rescue vehicle from water-filled ditch on the A358 on Halloween

Fire crews have confirmed they had to rescue a vehicle from a water-filled ditch with people still inside after a crash occurred on the A358 on Halloween afternoon.

Somerset County Gazette | County News

Petrifying pictures of Taunton homes as residents get spooky for Halloween

The Taunton, Somerset community went all-out to make Halloween 2025 a spooktacular night to remember.

Somerset County Gazette | County News

Shapwick Starlets WI celebrates 100th birthday

Shapwick Starlets WI mark 100 years with centenary celebrations, community acts, including bunting, tree donations, and more.

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Heartbreak as Somerset boy, 10, dies after stomach bug symptoms

"We have more questions than answers"

Somerset County Gazette | County News

30 new homes coming to small Somerset village after successful appeal

Plans for 30 homes in Keinton Mandeville, turned town by councillors in January, have been given the thumbs up by the Planning Inspectorate