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Sat, 10 Sep 2022 06:34:13 +0000Paignton Zoo to remain shut after bird flu outbreak but announces possible opening date
The popular attraction was forced to cull a number of birds following the outbreak of avian influenza
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Empty Somerset village pub closed for two years to be revived in major refurb
The historic inn is being brought back to life by two local best mates who have vowed it will be a "traditional, proper locals' pub"
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 23:00:00 +0000
The Queen in Bath: Beautiful photos show Her Majesty in our city and beyond
She always looked immaculately turned out
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Blast-from-the-past video shows Yeovil in 1999 with bustling town centre and half-finished Abbey Manor housing estate
"It's sad seeing how much the town has been changed over the years - I liked it more back then than now"
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 23:00:00 +0000
New cycle route could connect two Somerset commuter towns
A study to work out whether it is feasible is being carried out
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 23:00:00 +0000
The amazing straight-A Bath student who cannot read or write
"Oliver had a lot of naysayers, but he has proved them all wrong"
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 23:00:00 +0000
'Immaculate' four-bedroom detached house on the market in Taunton
Families can expect some peace and quiet
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Remembering the day the Queen visited Weston-super-Mare in 2007
Her Majesty enjoyed a walk on the North Somerset seafront
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 23:00:00 +0000
We try a Somerset Wetherspoons getting mixed reviews from locals
It was surprisingly nice given its mixed reputation
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 19:24:19 +0000
Taunton Market House to host proclamation to mark new King's reign
The public are welcome to observe the ceremony
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 16:40:15 +0000
Taunton Independent Market will go ahead after Queen's death with two-minute silence
A two-minute silence will be observed for people to mark their respects
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 12:30:18 +0000
'You've been a beacon throughout my life': Somerset MPs pay tribute to the Queen
'The love and respect her people had for her will endure, as will the spirit of the United Kingdom she did so much for'
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 12:09:57 +0000
Heartbroken Somerset residents react to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II
She was described as one of the “greatest people of our age.”
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 11:15:12 +0000
M5 traffic live: Heavy queues in South West as buses diverted
There are long delays this afternoon
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 10:47:12 +0000
What happens to UK currency after the Queen's death?
It will be some time before we are handing over notes with King Charles III’s image on them
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 10:37:28 +0000
Flags fly at half-mast all across Yeovil as town mourns death of Queen Elizabeth II
Union flags can be seen lowered across the town as the country enters a period of national mourning
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 10:36:14 +0000
How stamps will change following the death of the Queen
Royal Mail will issue new stamps to mark the reign of King Charles III and remove those depicting the Queen from circulation
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 10:12:05 +0000
Bath Cleveland Pools re-opening cancelled after Queen's death
The first 100 people were due to take the plunge tomorrow as the venue prepared to open for the first time in 40 years
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 07:42:47 +0000
The day thousands welcomed the Queen to Somerset in 2012
Thousands turned out on the streets to see Her Royal Highness
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 06:42:18 +0000
Pret sandwich that gave woman allergic reaction 'contained milk', inquest hears
'I would expect that a product described as vegan to be free from milk products'
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 06:01:47 +0000
King Charles III addresses the nation after Queen's death - updates
Friday begins the official mourning period across the nation
Thu, 8 Sep 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Gigantic £28m Leonardo Helicopters logistics hub in Yeovil to be completed soon
The high-tech facility covers the same area as 2.7 football pitches
Thu, 8 Sep 2022 23:00:00 +0000
New 'advisory' speed limit for busy Yeovil route
Signs fitted with lights have been erected to warn drivers of the new advisory limit
Thu, 8 Sep 2022 15:46:55 +0000
Six of the most affordable and energy efficient air fryers
Here are six of the most energy efficient air fryers we’ve found. These appliances have the lowest kilowatt hour usage and will save you more than half the energy costs of using a conventional oven.
Thu, 8 Sep 2022 14:00:00 +0000
Ex-Yeovil Town footballer Marcus Stewart diagnosed with motor neurone disease
He was diagnosed following 12 months of testing