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Somerset woman proves there's more than one-way to speak up
She's redefined what many people think is possible
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Yeovil's newest hotspot brings 'something special' to town
“Our aim has always been to create something different for Yeovil"
Every Somerset road which will be surface dressed this summer
Somerset Council and its contractor Keily Bros will be surface dressing nearly 100 different roads as part of its highway maintenance programme
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Petition launched to install lights at 'notorious hotspot' for traffic accidents
A petition has been raised to start work at a "notorious hotspot" for traffic congestion and accidents in Somerset- and it's already received hundreds of signatures.
The King Alfred pub set to close as team 'sadly' moving on
Somerset pub The King Alfred is set to close soon as the team running it has revealed they are moving on.
Ex-Milverton resident to take on 112-mile ultra-marathon through Devon
Alex Lethbridge tackles a 112-mile Devon coast-to-coast ultra-marathon from Wembury to Lynmouth on 18 April to raise £12,000 for Cure Parkinson’s.
The national nature reserve on our doorstep- here’s why you should visit
This comes as part of the Mendip National Nature Reserve in Somerset, covering more than 1,400 hectares- an area larger than 2,000 football pitches.
Candidates announced for by-election after death of former mayor
Six candidates will stand
Urgent appeal for missing teenager last seen near railway station
A teenager believed to have last travelled by train between Somerset and Devon is missing.
Care provider 'very pleased' with new CQC rating
DLS Care based in Somerset is 'very pleased' after its latest Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection.
New veterinary surgery confirmed to open in Somerset
A new purpose-built veterinary surgery is set to open its doors in Somerset.
Small Somerset village set to get 100 more homes and a new woodland
And 30mph speed limit set to get extended as well
Somerset women pose nude for Calendar Girls-themed charity calendar
Somerset women pose nude in a charity calendar for Blood Cancer UK, inspired by Calendar Girls. GSMCS musical at Strode Theatre, tickets from £20.
Charity appeal raises more than £26,000 for hospice
More patients will now have the chance to share final moments lying side by side with loved ones.
West Country to host events for 1926 General Strike centenary
Centenary events for the 1926 General Strike take place in the West Country, with talks, exhibitions and book launches in Bristol, Bath and Somerset.
One-bedroom barn conversion on the market near Axbridge for £317.5k
Barn conversion for sale near Axbridge, with planning permission for extension. One-bedroom home with views, large garden, parking, and top schools nearby.
What's on in South and East Somerset: April 17-23, 2026
Discover live events in Somerset this week, including Joni Mitchell tribute and Michaela Strachan’s theatre show in Frome, Showaddywaddy in Yeovil, and more.
New COVID-19 booster jab now available to eligible Somerset residents
Spring COVID-19 vaccine now available in Somerset and across the UK for over-75s, care home residents, and immunocompromised. Book by June 29.
New workshop to help businesses shape wildlife and nature experiences
A new workshop is set to help businesses shape wildlife and nature experiences.
Students receive top honours at prizegiving ceremony
Students have been recognised with honours at a college prizegiving ceremony.