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Yeovil Town double departure as two players leave
Michee Efete has left - whiile Max Jollife has been recalled from his loan
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Popular Somerset farm shop and café on A303 to expand as plans approved
Teals Farm Shop, located on the A303 between Sparkford and Wincanton, can expand later this year after Somerset Council approved these plans
Large Somerset areas forecast new 21-hour weather warning
Large areas of Somerset have been forecast a new yellow weather warning for rain that lasts nearly a whole day.
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Yeovil Town eyeing up Wembley trip as Glovers wanting FA Trophy progress
Yeovil will travel to Telford in the fifth round of the FA Trophy
Adam Dance MP responds to being challenged over NI Veterans Vote
A Somerset councillor has called out MP Adam Dance after he voted for changes to protections for veterans who served in Northern Ireland.
Revised plans for 140 homes in growing Somerset village
The site will have play areas and an orchard
Somerset community project help keeps residents warm this winter
Somerset’s Warm Welcome spaces offer warmth, friendship, and community support during winter. Discover locations and details at Spark Somerset’s website.
Redcliffe Homes to host development open day in Milborne Port
Explore new homes at Redcliffe Homes’ Gascoigne Park open day in Milborne Port. Tour The York show home on Saturday 31 January - no booking needed.
New wetlands needed to continue major Somerset housing development
New wetlands will need to be created near the River Parrett to ensure construction can continue on one of Somerset's largest housing developments.
Somerset Levels villages brace themselves for the next 'catastrophic' flood
Somerset Levels residents face renewed flood risk amid criticism of Environment Agency response.
Russian cargo ship ordered to leave after anchoring in Somerset
A Russian sea vessel that anchored in waters near Somerset has been ordered to leave.
BBC Lord of the Flies show features Somerset schoolboy
A new BBC TV show based on a popular novel is set to be released soon - and it features a Somerset schoolboy in a starring role.
New steam coast trail path to be built across West Somerset
Works to build a new coastal steam path in Somerset are confirmed to go ahead, allowing people to get close to passing steam trains.
Nearly two-thirds of Somerset residents happy to pay more council tax
More than 1,400 people have given their views on Somerset Council's budget proposals - with a majority willing to pay a little more to protect public services
Multiple road closures remain in place due to flooding caused by Storm Chandra
Multiple roads remain closed following flooding brought on by Storm Chandra, with further disruption expected amid a new yellow rain warning.
Retired Somerset couple fear ‘scariest’ flooding in more than a decade
A retired couple are among residents living on the Somerset Levels who fear heavy rainfall on Thursday could bring the worst flooding in more than a decade.
Somerset animal sanctuary opens fundraiser to rebuild hay stocks
Ferne Animal Sanctuary launches £5,000 appeal to buy hay after extreme weather and UK hay shortages threaten feed for 300 rescued animals.
'Bowls saved my life - now I'm competing for England on the world stage'
Ron Homer will represent Team England in para bowls this summer and has set himself the goal of leaving Glasgow with a gold medal around his neck.
Yeo Valley Organic Garden to open early for winter event
Yeo Valley Organic Garden opens early for the Shepton Mallet Snowdrop Festival 2026, showcasing snowdrops, hellebores, and local produce.
Aldi offering free £100 vouchers to families with newborns
Aldi is offering weekly £100 vouchers to families with newborns as part of its Mamia New Parent Fund.