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Sat, 8 Oct 2022 08:58:09 +0000
Met Office UK weather: Flood warnings issued as weather charts suggest snow will pelt Britain
Independent forecasting group WX Charts is predicting wintery showers in northern regions

Sat, 8 Oct 2022 06:50:16 +0000
Westcountry Christmas fundraiser jailed for sexually abusing child
Police found pictures of the naked child on Peter Gibbons' phone and drawers filled with children's pants

Sat, 8 Oct 2022 06:03:23 +0000
Exhausted horse 'kicked and beaten' after collapsing under cart near Yeovil
Dy suffered cuts to her legs and mouth, and bruised ribs

Sat, 8 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Russian nuclear submarine with 'apocalypse weapon' spotted patrolling sea
Satellite images have picked up the vessel and has prompted a warning from NATO

Fri, 7 Oct 2022 23:00:00 +0000
The Somerset seaside home with the beach as its 'front garden'
The property offers 'just the spot to sit back, relax and enjoy the fresh sea breeze and summer sunshine'

Fri, 7 Oct 2022 23:00:00 +0000
We try the supermarket meal deal that may just rival Tesco
There is plenty to suggest Tesco is no longer the undisputed king of the lunchtime feed

Fri, 7 Oct 2022 23:00:00 +0000
The 'hidden gem' village pub everyone is talking about
It has been labelled "the perfect country pub"

Fri, 7 Oct 2022 23:00:00 +0000
New footpath opens in Somerset village after 25 year wait
It will provide a safe link for pupils to get to classes

Fri, 7 Oct 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Covid: Parts of Somerset seeing high cases as temperatures drop
Very few areas are seeing zero cases

Fri, 7 Oct 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Thriving curry house in Taunton open again under new management
It brings a taste of India to the county

Fri, 7 Oct 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Halloween: Somerset farm offers 30 types of pumpkin and a bumper list of spooky activities
A bumper range of Halloween activities are on hand to entertain

Fri, 7 Oct 2022 23:00:00 +0000
The Park School: Historic Yeovil school to become 45 homes despite access fears
The site has been vacant since 2018

Fri, 7 Oct 2022 23:00:00 +0000
The crafty mum bringing her wacky wellies to Bath for one weekend only
They're perfect for festivals, outdoor weddings and country walks

Fri, 7 Oct 2022 23:00:00 +0000
Farleigh Road Farm Shop: We try their signature cooked breakfast
We stumbled across it on a stormy day and could have stayed for hours

Fri, 7 Oct 2022 23:00:00 +0000
"No evidence" higher waste charges will lead to more fly-tipping, say Somerset waste bosses
Higher charges could be implemented in April 2023

Fri, 7 Oct 2022 20:35:24 +0000
'Greasy' haired man grabbed woman during attempted robbery in Taunton
Police are keen to hear from any witnesses, especially a driver in a black estate car who stopped to help the victim

Fri, 7 Oct 2022 14:22:57 +0000
Somerset beachfront pub to re-open after six figure refurbishment
The refurb provides a more traditional cosy pub feel

Fri, 7 Oct 2022 13:36:59 +0000
Conservatives win Somerset by-election by FOUR VOTES
The Liberal Democrats remain the largest party on the council

Fri, 7 Oct 2022 13:29:50 +0000
Yeovil town centre shop for sale following closure of popular Thai restaurant
The restaurant had been serving locals for 14 years but has now closed its doors

Fri, 7 Oct 2022 13:17:41 +0000
Somerset village facing roadwork disruption until next summer
The work to replace gas pipes will take until June 2023 to complete

Fri, 7 Oct 2022 12:21:06 +0000
A3088 traffic live: Crash causing delays near Yeovil - updates
The route is blocked in both directions this afternoon

Fri, 7 Oct 2022 11:41:59 +0000
Firm who installed traffic cameras across Somerset town ordered to remove them
The traffic cameras were installed without council permission

Fri, 7 Oct 2022 11:41:05 +0000
Weston-super-Mare fire: Blaze hits portaloo and builders' rubbish before reaching property
Fire crews used breathing apparatus and high pressure hose reels to extinguish the flames

Fri, 7 Oct 2022 11:03:59 +0000
Proposed new Yeovil housing estate branded 'a serious concern' as town continues rapid expansion
The north of Yeovil could be set to welcome more than 2,000 homes in the coming years across four separate developments

Fri, 7 Oct 2022 10:08:18 +0000
Weston-super-Mare building fire closes road both ways - live updates
Clifton Road is shut in both directions this morning (October 7)



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