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Beautiful farm in stunning countryside is doing amazing work
Using farm animals, tractors and machinery, people with all sorts of physical, mental and emotional struggles can come and have a wonderful time in the countryside.
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Somerset Funeral Notices as heartfelt tributes paid to loved ones
Heartfelt messages have been paid to 37 much-loved Somerset locals
A30 Yeovil crash leaves traffic queuing
There were long delays in both directions
The Great Potato burglary that eventually led to a death
Two figures loomed out of the night, and on closer inspection, the constable observed two men each carrying a large sack.
Historic items stolen from National Trust house in Somerset
Police are investigating the burglary
Police launch witness appeal after 'altercation' at Wincanton Carnival
Police are looking for witnesses after an altercation involving two people at a Somerset Carnival.
Somerset pub reopens under new management after calling it a day this year
A pub in Somerset is reopening under new management after closing for months earlier this year.
Massive new Yeovil 765 homes scheme timeline set for huge landscape changing plans
It has been a decade in the making - but finally is set to happen
Temporary closure on Easton Lane for Openreach works
A temporary road closure has been announced for Easton Lane
Charity helping disadvantaged students connect with nature
A Somerset environmental education charity is playing a major part in a £4.5 million project to help disadvantaged students connect with nature
'Its not the end': Council responds to decision to drop a £328 million A358 upgrade
Somerset Council says the Government's decision to dual the A358 between Ilminster and Taunton is a “big disappointment” for the county but “not the end”.
Yeovil flat boarded up after links to drug dealing and violence
Anyone who enters faces being arrested
‘Who on earth do they think is going to feed us?’: Tessa Munt on Autumn Budget
THE MP for Wells and Mendip Hills, Tessa Munt, has reacted to the announcements delivered in the Autumn Budget on October 30, 2024.
Five 'fangtastic' felines are looking for Somerset forever homes this Halloween
Five black cats in Ferne Animal Sanctuary, Somerset are hoping to become your frightful familiars this Halloween, are you willing to let them haunt your home?
Man arrested in connection with theft of 22 tonnes of Cheddar cheese
Detectives investigating the theft of more than 22 tonnes of Cheddar cheese have arrested a 63-year-old man on suspicion of fraud and handling stolen goods.
Two women arrested after 'a large number of power tools' found in car
The women in their 20s were pulled over on the A358 approaching Williton on Thursday 24 October, at around 3.50am, as police responded to reports of an alleged attempted vehicle break-in.
One-eyed black cat Shadow looking for a Somerset home this Halloween
If you’re looking for a furry fiend to join your haunted house this Halloween then the RSPCA has got the most spook-tacular pets who are ready to put their new family under their spell.
"We will hold the Government's feet to the fire": Liberal Democrats respond to Budget
Adam Dance, MP, and the Liberal Democrats party have said they will “hold the Government’s feet to the fire” in response to 2024 Budget.
Somerset recycling centre closes for maintenance work
It needs to close so contractors can carry out resurfacing work
Somerset pub owner leaving community pub after 20 years
A Somerset pub's owner has released a heartfelt message after it was confirmed that his drinking spot is set to close down.