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Major road into Yeovil shut after crash
Traffic is said to be queuing
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Emergency services confirm person hospitalised after Frome weekend crash
Emergency services have confirmed a person was hospitalised after a road traffic collision near Frome over the weekend.
Universal finish filming Masters of the Universe in Somerset's Wells
Production crews have packed up Universal Studios' filming equipment this week after the filming of Masters of the Universe was completed.
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Somerset fire crews rush respond to large tractor fire near Castle Cary
Fire crews from Wincanton, Castle Cary and Yeovil Fire Stations rushed to respond to a large tractor blaze near Yeovil.
Somerset motorists face 27-mile diversion for railway bridge repairs
The road will be closed for nearly a month
Somerset MPs push for more NHS funding following spending review
'Our NHS in Somerset has been left on its knees'
Revised plans for 160 new homes near Hinkley Point C nuclear power station
A decision is expected before Christmas
Latest Taunton planning decisions, June 6-12, 2025
Here are the latest planning decisions made in Taunton by Somerset Council.
Football: Bishop' Lydeard ladies manager steps down after 20 years
Julie Bowker helped create the ladies' and girls' section at Bishop's Lydeard AFC after she was looking for a team where her daughter could play.
Ex-county cricketer to stop at six Somerset clubs as part of UK charity walk
Olivia Robinson is travelling from Land’s End to John O’Groats as part of a nationwide campaign to support Chance to Shine.
NatWest confirms 55 more high street closures - here's everything to know
The trend of major banks reducing their physical presence is attributed to a shift towards online banking services
Cheapest and most expensive hotels near Glastonbury Festival 2025
Not everyone loves camping, do they? So, with Glastonbury Festival 2025 soon upon us, what are the prices of hotels this year?
New restaurant set to open at Bristol Airport
A new “world tapas” restaurant is set to open at Bristol Airport in July.
Somerset mum left husband and kids for Maasai warrior - now she's issued a stark warning
Cheryl Thomasgood, 65, from Somerset, was in her mid-30s when she left her husband and three children to be with a Maasai warrior she met on a girls' holiday to Kenya
New Cool Merch shop to open in Taunton's County Walk
A new shop is opening in Taunton's County Walk Shopping Centre selling a range of merchandise.
Does David Beckham deserve to be knighted? Should celebrities receive honours? Have your say!
David Beckham was knighted in the upcoming King's Birthday Honours, with his wife Victoria becoming Lady Beckham - do you think celebrities should receive honours?
M5 junction shuts for three months as £5.7m 'concrete carriageway' scheme begins
The road will be shut for three months
Man arrested after attempted robbery in city centre
The victim was attacked with a bladed article and suffered a small cut
A303 warning ahead of Stonehenge Summer Solstice
The Summer Solstice will take place at Stonehenge this week
Senior NHS figures back plans for new cycle route to re-open old canal
Plans to provide a new off-road walking and cycling route between two growing Somerset town have received the backing of senior NHS figures.