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'Predator' with a sick secret will never work with kids again

He "poses a real danger" to children

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Family-run Yeovil business collapses into administration after decades

Its shop is listed as being permanently closed

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Maximum council tax rise approved by Bath and North East Somerset Council

The Labour government was accused of having 'nicked' £12.5m from the authority

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Controversial Bath LTN to stay despite warning it caused 'bedlam of vehicles' by primary school

Councillors mounted a challenge to the closure of Winifred's Lane but it was voted down

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£2.6m repair bill for 'worst-ever deal' Weston car park

But it would still lose tens of thousands of pounds a year

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Somerset flood warnings updated as long-awaited sunshine makes way for 10-hour deluge

The dry spell looks set to be short-lived

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Councillors approve 'horrendous' 8.99% council tax rise

'Some of their services are going to deteriorate'

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I owe everything to local libraries, closing one would be a tragedy

North Somerset Council plans to axe two libraries

Somerset County Gazette | News

Somerset Tudor building with 'sumptuous' details and long gallery among UK's best

Montacute House in Somerset has been named among the best Tudor buildings in the UK, according to The Telegraph

Somerset County Gazette | News

Works to rebuild public toilets in Wellington ahead of schedule

A block of public toilets is being rebuilt 'ahead of schedule' after being closed for nearly four years.

Somerset County Gazette | News

Somerset bistro that's a ‘real blast from the past' named among best in the UK

Bistro Lotte in Frome, Somerset, has been named among the best French bistros in the UK, according to The Good Food Guide

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A303 lorry crash diversion as spilled haybales are cleared

Two lorries have collided

Somerset County Gazette | News

Volunteers to take part in Taunton and Wellington clean-up

Join the Taunton to Wellington A38 community clean-up on Saturday, 28 February. Volunteers needed to tidy bus shelters and litter. Free First Bus provided.

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A303 reopens after two lorries crashed

The major route was closed this morning

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Tributes paid to 'perfect gentleman' Terry who ran popular tea toom

The 90-year-old was well-known across the community

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Somerset Council pledges to hear children’s voices over future SEND spending

Send pupil Daisy-May spoke to councillors

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New solar farm near Taunton could be operational by late-2027

It could power up to 15,000 homes

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Willowdown Primary School makes amazing comeback in new Ofsted report

'A culture of nurture and respect permeates the school'

Somerset County Gazette | News

What was the newsroom like 35 years ago?

IN 1991, a special insert was launched by the Somerset County Gazette that took a look at the daily life and activities of the staff.

Somerset County Gazette | News

Major theatre transformation gets green light

Plans to transform Yeovil’s Octagon Theatre into one of the South West’s leading cultural and entertainment venues have moved a step closer.