A lorry driver has been taken to hospital after a crash. Coldplay becomes the first act to headline the Glastonbury festival five times. East Coker Community Primary raises school funds, supported by a Team England star...and more.
A lorry driver has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after crashing into a bridge on Friday. The incident happened on the northbound M5 near Taunton, just before the morning rush hour. Firefighters had to use hydraulic cutting equipment to free the motorist. However, the driver’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Glastonbury has come to an end for another year with Coldplay becoming the first act to headline the festival five times. They overtake The Cure, who headlined the slot four times.
Pupils and staff at East Coker Community Primary are celebrating after raising funds for the school, supported by a Team England star. Basketballer Corey Samuels held a special assembly, inspiring students and showing his medals – and led a circuit training class. Well over £800 of the money raised will be used to enrich the children’s learning experience.
A new drive-through coffee outlet in Yeovil is getting the thumbs up from its customers. Costa opened in Morrisons car park in Lysander Road in May and the owners, who run the franchise, are reporting success. Mark and Jane Brown own 16 shops across the West Country, including the new drive-through.
And with the country going to the polls this Thursday, you can hear the Yeovil hustings that took place last week in the community section of this website. The six candidates standing answered questions submitted by the public, and the event was recorded at the Gateway.
Wells Cathedral says it's having to get creative to bring in more money as financial pressures continue to grow. A convenience store in Martock has been allowed to keep its alcohol licence despite an employee working there illegally. Police have seized an illegally ridden e-scooter in Yeovil in response to concerns from local residents... and more
A Yeovil man has been detained under the Mental Health Act for attacking his mother with a knife. People in Chard are being reminded that it’s unlawful to attach flags to lamp posts and street furniture. Wincanton Racecourse has called off its 'Badger Chase Day' because the ground is too firm... and more
Leweston School near Sherborne has announced that it is closing with immediate effect. NHS Somerset could merge with neighbours in Bath and North-East Somerset and Dorset to cut costs. Somerset’s Lord-Lieutenant has launched a campaign to get more people nominated for national honours... and more
Work has started building a new six-million-pound flood defence scheme in Taunton. Plans have been submitted to build a new church hall in Martock. People are being asked to donate gifts to this year’s Chard Christmas Present Appeal... and more
Eligible groups in Somerset are being encouraged to get their flu jabs. There’s a rare opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look inside Avon & Somerset Police’s control room. Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader, Daisy Cooper MP, has visited Yeovil... and more.
Somerset is the 11th most challenging place in England to be a child according to a report. Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire could have its own elected ‘Wessex Mayor’ by 2028. Cricketer, Ian Botham returns to the county this weekend... and more.
The NFU says that testing for the virus Bluetongue needs to be sped up. Construction of new flats on Yeovil’s Grimsby Corner site will officially begin next year. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind tomorrow... and more.
The owner of campsite in Somerset says a two-thousand-seven-hundred percent increase in business rates will be 'catastrophic' for his business. Plans to build nearly 300 new homes on the outskirts of Chard have been given the go ahead. Yeovil Town are through to the first round proper of the FA Cup after beating Leatherhead 5-2 at Huish Park last night... and more
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