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Formal complaint submitted by Walton & Hersham over Yeovil Town manager Billy Rowley conduct
Following 'repeated approaches' to players contracted to Walton & Hersham FC - including interactions at the club’s end-of-season staff event where Rowley was accompanied by the Glovers' head of recruitment.
Plans submitted to demolish and refresh technology park in Taunton
A technology park in Taunton is set for a major refresh under new plans for demolition and works.
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Road safety fears delay decision on 60 homes in small Somerset village
Residents of a small village between Cheddar and Wells have objected to plans to 60 new homes and a community hub near the busy A371
Man pronounced dead at scene as police called to incident in rural area
A man was pronounced dead at the scene after police were called to an incident in a rural area in Somerset.
New sexual health clinic brings services all under one roof for first time in Yeovil
The service promises to be safe, confidential and non-judgemental
Business operators and MP warn against introducing tourist tax
The Overnight Visitor Levy for England was set out in the King's Speech this week, which could grant local authorities the power to charge tourists.
Two men in court after string of Somerset burglaries and car thefts
Daniel O’Sullivan, 31 and Ronnie Roberts, 18 are jointly charged with multiple offences across Bristol, North Somerset and Somerset.
Somerset couple attend Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace
A Taunton business leader has been recognised at a Royal Garden Party.
Boundary changes agreed after failed merger of Somerset town and village
Castle Cary and Ansford will not be merging into a single parish - but some of the boundaries between the two settlements will soon be changing
South West estate agent pledges year of fundraising for RNLI
Stags estate agents will fundraise for the RNLI throughout 2026, supporting coastal lifesaving across South West with community events.
Entries open for South West cooking competition for amateurs
Entries are now open for South West Chef of the Year 2026 Home Cook category, co-founded by Michael Caines. Open to amateur cooks in the South West.
New Board Advisers announced for West Somerset Railway
A beloved heritage railway has announced the appointment of four new volunteer board advisers to strengthen leadership and governance.
Somerset team behind M5 junction upgrades shortlisted for major award
Somerset Council's major infrastructure programmes group (IPG) has overseen more than £110m of improvements to Somerset's roads since 2015
Plans to transform growing Somerset town's sports facilities
A brand new pavilion and sports hall could be constructed, with the existing sports and social club being demolished to provide more car parking
National League System club allocations for 2026-27 - who is your team playing?
Somerset football clubs playing at non-league steps one to six have discovered who they will be facing in 2026-27.
Popular Disney+ show partly filmed in Somerset returns this week with new season
The second series of an award-winning Hulu original, Disney+ show starring David Tennant, which was partly filmed in Somerset, will premiere this week.
Two young elephants join UK’s only dedicated bachelor group in Somerset
Two young African elephants have joined a growing bachelor group in Somerset.
Michelin-recognised Somerset restaurant celebrates major milestone
An award-winning, Michelin-recognised restaurant in Somerset is celebrating a major milestone this month.
Yeovil Town historic Ciderspace name remains as first friendlies announced
“To every supporter who reached out – thank you for sharing that history with us. This is your club as much as it is ours, and moments like this remind us exactly why that matters.”