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Water company to pay £300k after sewage pollution in Somerset
Dozens of fish were killed after the sewer over spilled
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Fight to save scanners at Somerset hospital which NHS has taken away
"Once again, if you live in this area, another NHS service becomes out of reach."
Legal action launched as developer owes Somerset Council nearly £35,000
Funds to help local services have not been paid
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Billy Rowley left wanting more after Yeovil Town held for goalless draw
“There’s not much to complain about, I just wish standing here a little more happy with three points,”
Wonderful Great-Grampy remembered in latest Somerset funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Yeovil Town goalless draw at home to play-off hopefuls Halifax Town
The Glovers held 0-0 at Huish Park
Police issue CCTV appeal after hate crime incident in Minehead
Police are releasing a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a reported hate crime in Minehead.
Prezzo reopens Somerset restaurant with offer of 50% off
A Clarks village store in Somerset has been given a new look and is offering customers 50% off food to celebrate.
Somerset Council to spend £1,500 per car park to review parking charges
Somerset Council has committed more than £272,000 from its reserves on a root-and-branch review of on- and off-street parking charges
RSPB garden survey sees thousands of Somerset residents take part
Over 14,000 Somerset residents joined the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, spotting house sparrows, blue tits, and starlings. Greenfinch decline prompts new advice.
Students recognised for progress and kindness at Somerset college group
UCS College Group in Somerset celebrates students’ achievements with Value Added Awards, recognising progress, resilience, and community spirit across campuses.
Three arrested and two vehicles seized after police operation on A303
Three people have been arrested, and two vehicles have been seized following a large-scale police operation on the A303 and in Yeovil.
Why you should add Somerset County Gazette to Google's preferred sources
This is how to add Somerset County Gazette to Google’s preferred sources and make sure you stay up to date with all the news happening in Somerset
Residents voice concerns over plans for 73 new homes
New plans to build 73 homes in Somerset have been revealed, with some residents objecting due to it "ruining a part of important natural heritage".
Yeovil District Hospital maternity services and Special Care Baby Unit to reopen
Final preparations are underway to reopen the inpatient maternity services and the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at Yeovil District Hospital this month.
Offices in Taunton Grade-II listed building set to become apartments
Plans to repurpose the offices in a Grade-II listed building in Taunton, into three apartments, have been given the green light by the Somerset Council.
Taunton man launches campaign pushing for better bus links to healthcare services
A Taunton man has launched a campaign for better links to healthcare services in Taunton.
'Devastating' closure of Somerset nursery after 22 years
A nursery with 15 children is set to be closed after 22 years, with the news considered 'devastating' for local families.
Glorious Easter as captured by Somerset Camera Club
This week, the members of Somerset Camera Club have been taking photos of Easter, with not a chocolate egg in sight (surprisingly). Every week, members of the group are challenged to come up with new photographs following a different theme.
Band that played Glastonbury Festival returns to Somerset for new tour
A band that formerly played Glastonbury Festival is returning to Somerset for their new tour.