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Yeovil Town make it successive wins with victory at Hartlepool United
Glovers earn back-to-back wins
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Live: Flood warnings issued as Somerset braces for disruption
A number of flood warnings and alerts are in place
New Somerset NHS dentist opens in Chard - and takes on 8000 patients
The newest NHS dental practice in Somerset has officially opened its doors and saw its first ever patients this week.
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Yeovil Town 'superb' as new boss 'confident with the group'
The message is simple heading to the North East: “We’re going there to try and get three points,”
Traffic queueing outside Yeovil Asda after crash
There were delays in the area
Somerset primary and secondary schools make Sunday Times best list
The Sunday Times has revealed a list of the highest-achieving primary and secondary schools in the UK - and there are several Somerset schools that are in it.
Somerset primary school pupils complete 25 acts of kindness
Pupils at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School, Midsomer Norton, completed 25 acts of kindness for Children in Need, promoting compassion in the community.
St Margaret's charity shops in Somerset urge thrifty Christmas
St Margaret’s Hospice urges Somerset shoppers to enjoy a thrifty, sustainable Christmas by adopting teddy bears and buying pre-loved gifts.
Somerset MP makes PMQs plea over 'suicidal' constituent
Tiverton and Minehead MP Rachel Gilmour used an appearance at Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) to plead for help for a constituent in pain
Six flooding alerts in place across Somerset following heavy rain
Multiple amber “flooding is possible” flood alerts are in place following rain falling around Somerset.
Fire crews evacuate block of flats after large fire breaks out
Firecrews from across Somerset attended an incident which saw a large fire break out at a block of flats - forcing crews to evacuate the area.
Live: Huge Frome fire sees flats evacuated as flaming roof 'collapses'
Residents spent the night in temporary accommodation
Somerset farm shop to welcome Father Christmas to grotto
Meet Father Christmas at Rumwell Farm Shop, Somerset, this December. Book tickets online for Santa's grotto, festive treats and gifts for children near Taunton.
Terraced Axbridge town home with rear courtyard for sale for £270k
Two-bedroom freehold house for sale in Axbridge with south-facing courtyard, modern kitchen, parking, EV charging, near schools and transport links. £270,000.
Parts of Somerset railways to close for engineering works
Network Rail engineering works near Somerton Tunnel will disrupt Somerset train journeys 8–14 Dec. Expect delays, diversions, and replacement buses.
Somerset Conservatives raise concerns over Budget
Somerset Conservatives warn Budget tax rises and business rates will hit local families, farmers, and small businesses amid rising council tax.
Yeovil High Street to lose halifax branch early next year
The move comes amid a nationwide trend of customers increasingly choosing to manage their money online.
Yeovil man loses more than six and a half stone with help of local football club
A Yeovil man has lost more than six-and-a-half stone with the help of a local healthy-lifestyle-led football club, MAN v FAT Football.
Somerset Council defers plan to introduce Sunday parking charges after opposition
A proposal to introduce Sunday parking charges in car parks across Somerset will be deferred after a public consultation revealed "significant opposition".
Removing 'unlawful' flags from lampposts costs Somerset taxpayers £4,500 a day
Somerset Council has criticised "abuse and threatening behaviour" directed towards its staff who removed British and English flags from lampposts