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Yeovil shopping centre demolition held up by 70,000 bees
The discovery in a wall of two colonies of pollinators was a problem for contractors

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Yeovil's Dunelm store comeback latest after major fire
"There's progress!"


Yeovil nursery praised for warm welcome and strong early years teaching
Ofsted hails the dedicated staff and inclusive ethos of Little Discoveries Nursery, where learning and laughter go hand in hand

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Historic Somerset business saved from closure
One of Somerset’s oldest and most cherished businesses has been saved


New gypsy and travellers’ sites may be allocated following incidents in public parks
A recent encampment was near a primary school


One of three injured near Yeovil is fighting for life after car ploughs into house
Two others have life-changing injuries and the building remains unstable


Casualty cut free after vehicle crashes into building near Yeovil
All three emergency services rushed to the scene


Somerset Funeral Notices as heartfelt tributes paid to 23 loved ones
Tributes have been paid to much-loved family members and those taken too soon


Father accused of murdering baby ‘shouted and got angry’ at infant, court told
Both parents are accused of murdering their two-week-old baby


Yeovil MP backs lifesaving naloxone rollout in overdose awareness push
The Salvation Army urges public access to emergency drug-reversal kits as fatalities soar and awareness remains dangerously low


Over 1,000 people object to permanent closure of key Somerset coastal road
"The council now has a clear choice – to listen, or to keep letting west Somerset down."


Yeovil Town announce two new signings
Kyle Ferguson and James Daly have arrived


Yeovil Town unveil their new kit 2025/26 season kit
In a striking modern tribute to one of the club’s most iconic strips in its history, this season’s kit is inspired by the 2003-05 design.


Baby found with horror injuries in Somerset hospital bed
His skull had been crushed


Yeovil Hospital children's service rated 'inadequate' as plight deepens
MPs crusade to Government not to overlook its plight


Kitten found inside Yeovil laundry 'may have come in with delivery'
She was cold, hungry, and very underweight, but incredibly affectionate


Parents accused of killing baby at Yeovil District Hospital
He was just two weeks old


Haynes Museum marks 40 years with classic car celebration
The Somerset museum is hosting its first outdoor motor show, celebrating cars, culture and the iconic manuals that made DIY motoring history


Somerset Funeral Notices as heartfelt tributes left for loved ones
Tributes have been paid to much-loved family members


Church clock thought to be 600 years old returns after restoration
The dial has been restored to its traditional colours of blue and gold and has been re-gilded.
