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Burrowing badgers destroy flood defences and put village at risk
Badgers are putting a village at risk by digging through its flood defences, with water beginning to enter a nature reserve and a community orchard. And after the recent rains, parish leaders in...
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Skeletons discovered at bottom of pond after wall collapses in downpour
The saga of a landslip which virtually destroyed an ancient Axbridge landmark over Christmas has re-opened with another sombre chapter. Two incomplete skeletons have been uncovered – possibly from...
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Joshua Gafney's family 'won't rest until we have answers over death'
The family of a Yeovil man who died after a fatal overdose say they have been left shattered by a decision not to prosecute two nurses. Today, the Western Gazette can reveal no charges have been...
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Snow chaos expected as severe weather warning is upgraded across Somerset
A severe weather warning of heavy snow tomorrow has been upgraded to include the whole of Somerset. The Met Office's amber alert was initially limited to North Somerset, with the rest of the county...
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Top tips for driving in snow and icy weather
Motorists are being urged to take extra caution on the roads tomorrow, as the South West is set to see widespread snow and ice. Amber weather warnings are in place, with the Met Office predicting 10 to...
View ArticleAmbulance Service snow advice for Somerset residents
Motorists have been warned to only make essential journeys in severe weather conditions as the region prepares for snow.South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has urged members of the...
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Somerset parents warned against leaving children stranded in snow
Somerset County Council is urging parents not to leave their children stranded in the snow. Parents across Somerset are being urged to 'be safe and wait' as the likelihood of heavy snowfall on Friday...
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Bristol City's Joe Edwards may not be final January signing at Yeovil Town
Joe Edwards may not be the last January signing at Yeovil Town after manager Gary Johnson revealed he had targeted a position to strengthen.The versatile full-back arrived at Huish Park on Thursday...
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Friday school closures already announced due to Somerset snow forecast
School closures are expected across Somerset tomorrow as the region braces itself for heavy snowfall. Norton Radstock College has already taken the decision to close its doors to students on Friday due...
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Revised timetable for South West Trains services due to snow forecast
Trains will be cancelled and timetables revised tomorrow as rail operators prepare for heavy snowfall. South West Trains has announced it will be introducing a revised service for its routes through...
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30 paintball guns stolen during Shepton Mallet raid
Paintballing equipment was taken in a raid at Shepton Mallet at the weekend. Sometime between Friday, January 11, and Sunday, January 13, 30 paintball guns and six carbon dioxide bottles were stolen....
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Yellow lines suggested as solution to Wedmore traffic congestion
Wedmore could receive its first-ever double yellow lines. The parish council, which continues to grapple with how to cope with the local traffic log jams, are considering all the alternatives....
View ArticleStudents seek emergency school boarding to avoid exam disruption during snow
Students due to take important exams today were last night urged to arrange emergency overnight boarding at school to avoid any snow disruption. King's College Taunton head teacher Richard Biggs said...
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Gary Johnson: Yeovil Town fans must trust my judgement in January transfer...
Gary Johnson may need the entire of the January transfer window to ship out unwanted Yeovil Town players, asking fans to trust his judgement on the personnel he uses. The Glovers' boss has made little...
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A303 closed in both directions after two early morning crashes
The A303 was closed in both directions following two separate crashes in the early hours of this morning. The road was closed between the Southfields Roundabout at Ilminster and the junction with the...
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Major travel disruption expected as snow brings chaos to Somerset roads
Somerset is braced for widespread travel disruption today caused by extreme winter weather hitting the region. Snow started falling at around 3am, covering much of the county and creating dangerous...
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Latest school closure announcements due to snow in Somerset
Dozens of Somerset schools are expected to close today due to the snow that has fallen overnight. Many schools are waiting to assess conditions this morning and plan to make announcements by around...
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Fears inconsiderate Crewkerne parking could put lives in danger
Inconsiderate parking could be putting lives at risk on a cul-de-sac in Crewkerne, residents fear. Arthur Hamlin, 78, of Bushfield Road says the area is a popular parking place used by parents of...
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Cash crisis at Yeovil rehabilitation centre that helps addicts
A former night shelter in Yeovil which offers a unique rehabilitation programme to addicts is facing closure if donations do not pick up. Peter's House Projects – formerly the Yeovil Night Shelter – on...
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Yeovil graffiti spree clean-up bill may hit £20,000
A "mindless" graffiti spree across part of Yeovil could cost taxpayers £20,000 to clear up. Councillor Tony Fife told fellow town councillors last week there was a "big problem" with graffiti in his...
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