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Thu, 15 Sep 2022 08:15:31 +0000
Body discovered in search for missing Yeovil woman
Formal identification has yet to take place

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 07:30:05 +0000
Shoppers fled as man waved machete in Sainsbury's car park
"Members of the public saw what was happening and were running away"

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 06:32:53 +0000
A303 driver 'lucky' after swerve to avoid animal leaves car wrecked in ditch
It seemed to be wedged in a roadside ditch

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Highway Code's five lesser-known ways to incur driving penalty points and fines
Each surprising offence also risks more severe penalties, such as disqualification

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Trading estate land to be sold off to create 24 new homes
The land has been vacant for many years

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Drug dealer was selling cocaine and heroin on Yeovil's streets
Junior Renford would travel from London to Somerset to sell the illegal substances

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Experimental Somerset brewer reveals brand new beer made with 'wasps yeast'
The wacky concoction took "years of research" to get right

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 23:00:00 +0000
By-election to take place as 'perfect gentleman' councillor dies
Nigel Woollcombe-Adams represented the area for more than 30 years

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 23:00:00 +0000
The dates of every Somerset carnival in 2022
Organisers say this year's parade will be the biggest and best yet

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 21:01:23 +0000
Appeal for missing Yeovil woman as Coastguard helicopter is launched over Weymouth
The 33-year-old's car was found near Weymouth

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 18:12:02 +0000
Queen's funeral Bank Holiday weather: Met Office predicts the sun to shine over Somerset
The county will be dry throughout the weekend, with high temperatures of 17C

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:36:27 +0000
Three jobs in Wookey Hole you can apply for right now - including cave guides
Wookey Hole is looking for new members of staff to work as cave and mill guides, kitchen porters and chef de parties.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:00:07 +0000
Paignton Zoo on 'amber alert' after gibbon escapes enclosure
Visitors have been evacuated from the enclosure area this afternoon

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 13:52:04 +0000
UK's largest ice rink looking for new site in Somerset this winter
The seasonal attraction has been forced to move to a different location

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 13:41:42 +0000
Busy route through Cheddar Gorge to close for weeks
Urgent repairs are to be carried out

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:27:56 +0000
Bins not being collected and schools to close for Queen's funeral in Somerset
All Somerset council highway works will also be suspended for the day

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:04:01 +0000
Bath Rugby's red carded substitute Niall Annett discovers his fate
Hooker Annett was red carded against Bristol Bears on Saturday despite not actually making his competitive debut for the club

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:19:41 +0000
Calls for 'loose-knit shanty town' of travellers to be removed from Somerset town
Locals claim they are causing "a great deal of distress" to those living nearby

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:56:34 +0000
Police issue update after fight at Somerset McDonald's goes viral
Footage of the fracas has been viewed millions of times on social media

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:34:11 +0000
Cat 'signs' book of condolence to the Queen in Somerset church
Merlin the 'cemetery cat' was seen pawing over the book

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:23:34 +0000
The West Remembers
The West Remembers On Saturday September 17, we will publish all our readers heartfelt messages in a keepsake pull-out.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 08:33:46 +0000
DWP benefit payment dates as deadlines changed due to Queen's funeral
The arrangement follows standard protocol that sees payment dates brought forward in line with national bank holidays

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 07:18:48 +0000
M5 traffic live: Delays expected on roads as mourners rush to Queen lying in state
The monarch's coffin has arrived at Buckingham Palace from Scotland

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 05:57:55 +0000
Flood alert in place for Porlock Weir amid high sea levels and 'strong winds'
It comes as a result of "high spring tides"

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Thug punched ex-partner and grabbed her throat after she tried to throw him out
Daniel Roden was said to have a history of violence against his former girlfriend



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