Yeovil13 hrs agoPlans for 380-home development on farmland submittedAn outline planning application has been put forward for a new site on border just outside Yeovil.13 hrs ago3 days agoSafety fears over drought-impacted sports pitchesThe rugby season is being delayed for safety reasons and there are fears football may follow suit.3 days ago13 Aug 2026Celebrating 40 years since helicopter world recordThe Westland Lynx remains the fastest helicopter in the world.13 Aug 20268 Aug 2026Man fundraises for stranger's dream tripGiles Richards raises more than £4,000 to make a stranger's dream holiday come true.8 Aug 202628 Jul 2026Rail services cut due to effects of dry weatherHot, dry weather shrinks railway embankments for a second year in a row, which can cause tracks on top to buckle.28 Jul 202616 Jul 2026Pub refurb paused for pint chucking World Cup celebrationsFans paused refurb for pub due to throwing pints16 Jul 202613 Jul 2026Work to make bus station more accessible completedThe site in Yeovil includes a new seating area and an accessible toilet for passengers.13 Jul 202613 Jul 2026Wildfire risk warning after large hedgerow blazeA "significant" area of hedgerow, trees, grassland and an electricity pylon were on fire, crews say.13 Jul 202610 Jul 2026Frustration as towns miss out on culture prizeNo places in Somerset make the shortlist for the UK's first Town of Culture accolade for 2028.10 Jul 2026...
