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Diners opt for 'invisible chips' - without a single potato in sight

Portions of invisible chips are making all the difference

Somerset Live - News

Literary stars and celebrities to shine at Yeovil Festival this autumn

The line-up is complete

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Discover your dream wedding venue at Bath’s Guildhall showcase event

All you need is love (and a venue)

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Man threatened pharmacy staff with knife during armed robbery

Police said other shoppers in the pharmacy reported seeing a man with a knife

Somerset County Gazette | News

Somerset Camera Club members capture the first signs of autumn in Somerset

A collection of pictures from Somerset Camera Club centred on the theme of 'early signs of autumn'

Somerset Live - News

Peter Andre shows off Cyprus holiday villa that could be yours to rent

It is where Andre and his family have been spending the summer holidays

Somerset County Gazette | News

Yeovil's goodbye to Princes Street Jewellers after 82 years

In early July 2019, owners of renowned jewellers PSJ, in Yeovil High Street, announced that they were retiring and closing down the long-standing firm.

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Former rectory in National Trust village has everything you could wish for

It has considerable character and charm

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Portishead has been waiting 60 years for its railway to reopen

Today marks 60 years since the Portishead railway was closed to passengers

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Locals defend 'charming' seaside resort named one of UK's worst

Locals have hit back at the critics and said it has a lot to offer

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UK's 'most mind-boggling and longest' maze you have to be a genius to solve

'Allow plenty of time'

Somerset County Gazette | News

Is it time to change the signs that ‘stir up confusion’ in Taunton?

Outdated or incorrect signs in Taunton town centre could stir up confusion, says former chief reporter Phil Hill.

Somerset County Gazette | News

Jury retires in trial of Somerset teacher accused of attempting to murder woman

The jury in the trial of Matthew Jones, a teacher accused of attempting to murder his on-off partner with a knife, has retired to consider verdicts.

Somerset County Gazette | News

Window of opportunity for developers for two sites deemed suitable for housing

Two sites of land in South Somerset have been deemed suitable for housing by development specialists

Somerset County Gazette | News

Man ordered to undertake 80 hours of unpaid work after guilty plea to assault

A man from Somerset has been ordered to undertake 80 hours of unpaid work after admitting assault by beating.

Somerset County Gazette | News

When one of Taunton's pubs near the train station closed due to a gas leak

A Taunton pub near the train station closed this time four years ago after a gas leak.

Somerset County Gazette | News

Cosmetics shoplifter stole at least 200 items from Tesco in four incidents

IT is believed a shoplifter stole a total of at least 200 items of cosmetics from Tesco during four incidents.

Somerset County Gazette | News

A true classic - stunning property on Taunton's highly desirable Manor Road

This classically designed, four-bedroom residence occupies a prime position on the highly desirable Manor Road, close to Taunton’s town centre.

Somerset County Gazette | News

Wellington earcare clinic celebrates first anniversary

Monument Hearingcare Ltd in Wellington is celebrating one year of providing earcare and earwax removal services to the Somerset community

Somerset County Gazette | News

Bells ring out for nearly three hours in Somerset town

A rare peal of bells rang from St John's Church for nearly three hours, marking two significant occasions.