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Dan Ellison eyeing strong end to the season for Yeovil Town
“I felt I did really well at Weston, I really enjoyed it there as well. Great club and I hope they do well and hopefully they go up."
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Council receives £22 million to support residents facing cost-of-living crisis
Somerset Council has received more than £22 million from the government to provide vital assistance to residents facing cost-of-living pressures.
Somerset shines in new Hollywood blockbuster starring Idris Elba
Somerset features prominently in an upcoming Hollywood blockbuster film starring actor Idris Elba.
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Taunton man ran 865 miles in memory of woman killed in road accident
A Taunton man completed a 20-day journey to raise money in memory of Hatty Harrison, a Taunton woman killed in a road accident.
Taunton jewellery business celebrating anniversary by hosting special event
A Taunton business is celebrating its third anniversary by hosting a special first-of-its-kind event within the space.
Somerset restaurant unaffected by winding-up order issued to previous owners
The team at a Somerset restaurant has clarified they will not be impacted after a company that previously ran the business has been issued a winding-up order.
West Somerset could soon enjoy easier bus links to Musgrove Park Hospital
The Somerset Bus Partnership is pushing for changes which will make it wasier for west Somerset bus passengers to access the hospital
Yeovil Town left running on empty as Glovers fall to defeat
“But the reasons why were poor is, you know that the squad is playing on one leg at the minute with an eye-patch on, with an empty tank."
TV star from Somerset hosting new Quest show about his passion
Francis Bourgeois - a transport enthusiast who grew up in Somerset - is presenting a TV show about a passion close to his heart.
Rising star Olivia Barnes signs new county deal
Somerset spinner Olivia Barnes, 19, signs contract extension until 2028 after standout Vitality Blast season and Young Player of the Year award.
First book-themed cat cafe to open its doors in Somerset town this month
A 27-year-old business owner has said her dreams have come true after announcing the opening date of Somerset’s only vegetarian, book-themed cat café.
By-election for Somerset Council's Mendip Hills division planned for May
Somerset Council Mendip Hills by-election set for 7 May. Register to vote by 20 April. Photo ID needed at polling stations. Candidacy deadline: 9 April.
Three Somerset young people elected as Members of Youth Parliament
Three new Members of Youth Parliament elected for Somerset - Eva, Blake and Luca - to lead youth campaigns on sport, financial literacy and misinformation.
Person hospitalised and air ambulance called following crash in Bridgwater
A person has been hospitalised, and an air ambulance was called following a crash that has resulted in the full closure of a road in Bridgwater for multiple hours.
BBC show looking for Somerset children to be cast in new TV show
Somerset children are wanted for filming of a new and upcoming BBC TV show.
Somerset could bid for share of £165m transport fund to unlock new homes
The Department for Transport has launched its new growth and housing accelerator fund to help unlock homes near major roads in England
Remembering the time Kanye West played Glastonbury as singer barred
Kanye West has been barred from performing in the UK, meaning that his last performance in Somerset may be his final ever show in the county.
Doctors strike - patients warned of possible disruptions
NHS Somerset warns patients of possible appointment cancellations during doctors’ strike from 7–13 April. Use NHS 111 online for non-urgent care.
Plans for new traveller site criticised by council
Plans to build a new traveller site near a major A-road in Somerset have been criticised at a recent meeting.
Man from near Taunton given suspended sentence and restraining order for affray
A man from near Taunton has been given a suspended sentence and is subject to a restraining order for affray.