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Create your own indoor jungle as terrarium workshops return this summer
Miniature jungle craze returns as summer workshops announced by garden group

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Plans for major new service station and drive-thrus for A303
Up to 90 new jobs could be created


Yeovil primary school declared 'Outstanding' at last inspection remains on top
Primrose Lane Primary School has bloomed into a truly impressive school

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'Forensic enquiries' after hoodie-wearing suspect flees Yeovil crime scene
Officers say the burglaries happened within two hours of each other


Yeovil training move 'needed' as facilities in town not good enough
“If we had a really good facility in Yeovil we would be training in Yeovil, no question at all. Unfortunately, we haven’t got that facility."


Yeovil Town new era of Calmness, Competitive and Community
New Yeovil Town owner Prabhu Srinivasan is going to begin this new era at the football club by implementing the three Cs


Two men in tracksuits sought by police after Yeovil arson attack
The fire caused huge damage


Yeovil Town new owner wants to buy back Huish Park stadium
“What we want to do is bring the stadium back to us."


Yeovil football club hit by devastating fire after arson attack
Pictures show damage that could cost thousands to fix


Yeovil Town appoint Richard Dryden to the club’s coaching staff
Dryden will join the Glovers on July 1 following the expiration of his contract with Aldershot Town.


Yeovil maternity closure fears over no long-term solution
"They must also understand the fear and uncertainty local families are now facing.”


Somerset village 100 new homes coming despite lack of school places
'It's more suited to somewhere like Swindon than south Somerset'


Somerset hospitals double support for learning disabilities after NHS boost
NHS Somerset is funding a dramatic expansion of specialist care teams at Musgrove Park and Yeovil hospitals to better serve adults with learning disabilities


Yeovil nurse jailed for having sex with patient
Adam Culverwell exploited her for his own warped gratification


Major road into Yeovil shut after crash
Traffic is said to be queuing


Somerset MPs push for more NHS funding following spending review
'Our NHS in Somerset has been left on its knees'

Football: Bishop' Lydeard ladies manager steps down after 20 years
Julie Bowker helped create the ladies' and girls' section at Bishop's Lydeard AFC after she was looking for a team where her daughter could play.
Ex-county cricketer to stop at six Somerset clubs as part of UK charity walk
Olivia Robinson is travelling from Land’s End to John O’Groats as part of a nationwide campaign to support Chance to Shine.
Cheapest and most expensive hotels near Glastonbury Festival 2025
Not everyone loves camping, do they? So, with Glastonbury Festival 2025 soon upon us, what are the prices of hotels this year?
Police issue witness appeal on six-month anniversary of Wells attempted robbery
Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for witnesses this week as it marks six months since an attempted robbery in Wells.