South Somerset

Hanna Dluzynska pleaded guilty at Yeovil Magistrates' Court to four counts of assault by beating.

Woman who attacked four people – including two police – given 5pm curfew

The planned site of the new Somerton railway station, seen from the Ricksey Lane bridge.

The planned site of the new Somerton railway station, seen from the Ricksey Lane bridge.

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Somerset Levels residents left in limbo over new railway stations

The proposed site of 100 new homes on the B3153 Somerton Road in Huish Episcopi, near Langport.

The proposed site of 100 new homes on the B3153 Somerton Road in Huish Episcopi, near Langport.

Residents miss out on £772k for schools as revised plans for 100 homes approved

The proposed site of four homes near the former council offices on Churchfields in Wincanton.

The proposed site of four homes near the former council offices on Churchfields in Wincanton.

Plans for new homes behind former council offices refused over parking fears

Bruton School for Girls closed in the summer of 2022. Image: Knight Frank

Bruton School for Girls closed in the summer of 2022. Image: Knight Frank

Girls' school that closed last summer could be replaced by new housing

Somerset Council is putting “significant investment” into widening pavements and resurfacing key roads in and out of the town.

Somerset Council is putting “significant investment” into widening pavements and resurfacing key roads in and out of the town.

Town's roadworks cause 'great deal of upset' as heritage assets removed

The proposals would see the former BMI complex redeveloped to deliver 81 homes.

The proposals would see the former BMI complex redeveloped to deliver 81 homes.

Town faces further wait to see if 81 new homes will be built on brownfield site

Mike Lewis, who died at his home on May 2.

Mike Lewis, who died at his home on May 2.

Councillors pay tribute to 'irreplaceable' friend and colleague Mike Lewis

Planned upgrades at Yeovil Crematorium have been pushed back until 2024.

Planned upgrades at Yeovil Crematorium have been pushed back until 2024.

Plans to upgrade Yeovil Crematorium postponed as new council balances books

An artist's impression of improvements to Lower Middle Street under Yeovil Refresh.

An artist's impression of improvements to Lower Middle Street under Yeovil Refresh.

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Yeovil business owner calls for lost footfall compensation amid improvement scheme

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain covering parts of Somerset.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain covering parts of Somerset.

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Heavy and persistent rain set to fall across parts of Somerset, Met Office warns

Maria Thompson from Glitter Girl UK at Ferne Aninal Sanctuary's Festive Fayre.

Maria Thompson from Glitter Girl UK at Ferne Aninal Sanctuary's Festive Fayre.

PICTURES: Animal lovers find Christmas spirit at sanctuary's festive fayre

Police have appealed for the public's help after a high-value burglary at Wincanton Racecourse.

Police have appealed for the public's help after a high-value burglary at Wincanton Racecourse.

Police investigate ‘high-value burglary’ at racecourse

Chinto in Ferne Animal Sanctuary's existing chinchilla house.

Chinto in Ferne Animal Sanctuary's existing chinchilla house.

CASH FOR CHARITIES

Somerset animal sanctuary needs YOUR help to win share of £16k giveaway

Daniel Kellaway, 27, has been arrested.

Daniel Kellaway, 27, has been arrested.

Police arrest man wanted in connection with ‘numerous investigations’

Alan, 50, was last seen in Watercombe Lane, Yeovil, on Monday.

Alan, 50, was last seen in Watercombe Lane, Yeovil, on Monday.

Police ‘urgently’ seek public's help to find man in need of medical treatment

Police are concerned for the welfare of Anthony, 50, of Yeovil. Picture: Avon and Somerset Police

Police are concerned for the welfare of Anthony, 50, of Yeovil. Picture: Avon and Somerset Police

Police appeal for public's help finding missing Somerset man

Two men have been left with injuries after they were assaulted in Wincanton. Picture: Stock images

Two men have been left with injuries after they were assaulted in Wincanton. Picture: Stock images

Two men suffer ‘serious injuries’ in Somerset town assault

The author will speak about her latest book and the Wars of the Roses. Picture: Caroline Newark, supplied by Somerset County Council

The author will speak about her latest book and the Wars of the Roses. Picture: Caroline Newark, supplied by Somerset County Council

Local author to give Wars of the Roses talk at Somerset town's library

Crews tackled the fire using hose reel jets and compressed air foam. Picture: Stock image

Crews tackled the fire using hose reel jets and compressed air foam. Picture: Stock image

House left with exterior heat damage after car catches fire ‘right outside’

Crews from Wincanton and Mere stations tackled the vehicle fire near the Holbrook Roundabout. Picture: Stock image

Crews from Wincanton and Mere stations tackled the vehicle fire near the Holbrook Roundabout. Picture: Stock image

Crews tackle ‘accidental’ vehicle fire near Somerset town

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh on a visit to Taunton, Somerset, in 1987. Picture: County Gazette

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh on a visit to Taunton, Somerset, in 1987. Picture: County Gazette

Mendip, Somerset

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David Warburton MP remembers ‘truly exceptional’ Queen Elizabeth II

Twins sister Elena (left) and Rosa (right) Launder both achieved straight A*s in their A-levels. Picture: Millfield School

Twins sister Elena (left) and Rosa (right) Launder both achieved straight A*s in their A-levels. Picture: Millfield School

Mendip, Somerset

Somerset twins receive identical outstanding A-level results

Police officers witnessed a laser being directed at a plane from an address in Martock. Picture: Abdullah Al Mallah, Pexels

Police officers witnessed a laser being directed at a plane from an address in Martock. Picture: Abdullah Al Mallah, Pexels

Man arrested after laser beam aimed towards plane from Somerset village

Firefighters were called to a tractor fire on the A30 in South Somerset at 8.05am. Picture: Stock image

Firefighters were called to a tractor fire on the A30 in South Somerset at 8.05am. Picture: Stock image

Tractor ‘destroyed by fire’ and hedgerow damaged on A30 in Somerset

A Somerset blended cheese company has been recognised at the International Cheese Awards. Picture: Norseland

A Somerset blended cheese company has been recognised at the International Cheese Awards. Picture: Norseland

Somerset cheese company wins seven awards at international ceremony

Missing Stephen Lewis from Cardiff could be in Somerset. Picture: South Wales Police

Missing Stephen Lewis from Cardiff could be in Somerset. Picture: South Wales Police

South Wales Police appeal for help to find missing man who could be in Somerset

Firefighters extinguished a property involving a cooker on Monday. Picture: Stock image

Firefighters extinguished a property involving a cooker on Monday. Picture: Stock image

Firefighters tackle kitchen fire involving cooker in Yeovil

The M5, A303, and Toneway will all be affected by overnight closures this week. Picture: RADAR

The M5, A303, and Toneway will all be affected by overnight closures this week. Picture: RADAR

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Overnight road closures affecting the M5, A303, and Toneway this week

Great Western Railway will run reduced services to Castle Cary during the upcoming rail strikes. Picture: Andrew Matthews, PA Wire. Inset: Emily Calder, Paul Jones

Great Western Railway will run reduced services to Castle Cary during the upcoming rail strikes. Picture: Andrew Matthews, PA Wire. Inset: Emily Calder, Paul Jones

Glastonbury Festival

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Glastonbury ticketholders search for solutions to ‘stressful’ rail disruption

A man has been fined after failing to disclose the identity of a Ford Transit driver when required. Picture: Pixabay

A man has been fined after failing to disclose the identity of a Ford Transit driver when required. Picture: Pixabay

Two found guilty of failing to disclose the identity of drivers

Somerton's one-day music festival will take place on Saturday, July 9. Picture: Somerstock

Somerton's one-day music festival will take place on Saturday, July 9. Picture: Somerstock

Advance tickets on sale for Somerset festival featuring The Hoosiers

A man from East Coker pleaded guilty to assaulting a man by beating him. Picture: RADAR

A man from East Coker pleaded guilty to assaulting a man by beating him. Picture: RADAR

Somerset man guilty of assault ordered to carry out 190 hours of unpaid work

A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued across parts of the UK today. Picture: Pixabay

A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued across parts of the UK today. Picture: Pixabay

VIDEO: Amazing Somerset thunderstorm footage as Met Office issues new UK warning

Wanda Armstrong-Bridges and Steve Ellis got married at The Tank Museum in Dorset. Picture: www.BobbieLee.co.uk

Wanda Armstrong-Bridges and Steve Ellis got married at The Tank Museum in Dorset. Picture: www.BobbieLee.co.uk

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Somerset couple get married surrounded by weaponry at The Tank Museum

Representatives from the UK’s top aerospace businesses at the iAero centre in Somerset.

Representatives from the UK’s top aerospace businesses at the iAero centre in Somerset.

Leonardo assembles UK Aerospace industry to help boost local communities

Officers have released a picture of a man they would like to trace following the assault. Picture: Avon and Somerset Police

Officers have released a picture of a man they would like to trace following the assault. Picture: Avon and Somerset Police

Police renew appeal after off-duty emergency worker assaulted in Lidl car park

National Highways has responded to the petition, which was launched in 2019. Picture: Pexels

National Highways has responded to the petition, which was launched in 2019. Picture: Pexels

National Highways responds to Taunton cycle group’s 2019 petition

Minehead and Yeovil are included on Travelodge's UK targets map. Picture: Travelodge, PA Wire

Minehead and Yeovil are included on Travelodge's UK targets map. Picture: Travelodge, PA Wire

Travelodge identifies Minehead and Yeovil as target locations for new hotels

Southern Electric Power Distribution's works in Bayford Hill, Stoke Trister, failed to comply with safety measures. Picture: Google Street View

Southern Electric Power Distribution's works in Bayford Hill, Stoke Trister, failed to comply with safety measures. Picture: Google Street View

Power distribution company fined for works safety breaches in Stoke Trister

Trainee test flight engineers Josh Sleeman (left) and Ben Standen (right). Picture: Leonardo

Trainee test flight engineers Josh Sleeman (left) and Ben Standen (right). Picture: Leonardo

Aspiring test flight engineer from Wells completes first phase of training

SPRINGTIME: Have you been getting stuck into gardening? (pic: Dobbies)

SPRINGTIME: Have you been getting stuck into gardening? (pic: Dobbies)

Mendip, Somerset

Lavender a big hit last year... what will Somerset's gardeners opt for in 2021?

SURGICAL CENTRE: Image of how the Musgrove development could look

SURGICAL CENTRE: Image of how the Musgrove development could look

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Musgrove's £79.5m surgical centre gets go-ahead

Mixed fortunes for Somerset's motorway services in 'league table'

Mixed fortunes for Somerset's motorway services in 'league table'

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Mixed fortunes for Somerset's motorway services in 'league table'

Love Somerset food and drink? Here's how to get yours for cheaper

Love Somerset food and drink? Here's how to get yours for cheaper

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Love Somerset food and drink? Here's how to get yours for cheaper

Minor injuries? Stay away from A&E this May Bank Holiday

Minor injuries? Stay away from A&E this May Bank Holiday

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Minor injuries? Stay away from A&E this May Bank Holiday

VISION: Dale Edwards, the chief executive of Somerset Chamber of Commerce has outlined the plan for the county for the next three years

VISION: Dale Edwards, the chief executive of Somerset Chamber of Commerce has outlined the plan for the county for the next three years

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Chamber launches business manifesto to boost Somerset economy

Somerset gritters travel the equivalent of nearly twice around the world this winter

Somerset gritters travel the equivalent of nearly twice around the world this winter

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Somerset gritters travel the equivalent of nearly twice around the world this winter

LAST CHANCE: Just over one week left to spend your old £5 notes

LAST CHANCE: Just over one week left to spend your old £5 notes

LAST CHANCE: Just over one week left to spend your old £5 notes

EGG-CELLENT: Beau Bunny and his giant Easter Egg levitating near Glastonbury Tor in Somerset

EGG-CELLENT: Beau Bunny and his giant Easter Egg levitating near Glastonbury Tor in Somerset

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CRACKING: Easter Egg the size of a van spotted levitating above Somerset

FREED: Alexander Blackman, Marine A from Taunton, has been given a sentence of seven years after his murder conviction was downgraded to manslaughter

FREED: Alexander Blackman, Marine A from Taunton, has been given a sentence of seven years after his murder conviction was downgraded to manslaughter

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BREAKING: Marine A to be freed from prison 'within a couple of weeks'

EVERYDAY HEROES: St John Ambulance is looking for people across Somerset for the annual Everyday Heroes Awards

EVERYDAY HEROES: St John Ambulance is looking for people across Somerset for the annual Everyday Heroes Awards

WANTED: First aid heroes and life savers for annual award event

STOLEN SHEEP: 240 sheep were stolen overnight from a field in Langport between July 24/25

STOLEN SHEEP: 240 sheep were stolen overnight from a field in Langport between July 24/25

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Have ewe seen anything? 240 sheep stolen from field in latest round of livestock theft in Somerset

Headmaster Chris Alcock with chairman of the governors Mark Edwards before news of the scandal broke.

Headmaster Chris Alcock with chairman of the governors Mark Edwards before news of the scandal broke.

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REVEALED: Disgraced headmaster 'downloaded inappropriate material and had inappropriate adult relationships'