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Sam Jones, formerly of Yeovil, has been jailed for eight years. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Sam Jones, formerly of Yeovil, jailed for raping teen

FORMER Yeovil man Sam Jones has been jailed for three counts of rape against a teenager. The 32-year-old, who lived…

Police on the Lufton Trading Estate in Yeovil after reports of gunfire. Pictures: Avon & Somerset Police

Second man charged with attempted murder after gun fired on Yeovil trading estate

A SECOND man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a firearms incident in Yeovil last month. Junior…

Artist Colin Waite and actor Ross Kemp unveiled the new commemorative glass as part of the RBL/Marston's campaign

Ross Kemp helps launch new RBL Remembrance glass: Where to get yours in Somerset

EASTENDERS star Ross Kemp is urging Somerset drinkers to back the Royal British Legion (RBL) at county pubs as…

Mobile home “completely destroyed” in “suspicious” fire near Yeovil

A MOBILE homes was “completely destroyed” in a fire this morning (October 28) – which is being treated as…

Hopefuls revealed for Yeovil by-election – but no candidate for the Conservative Party

FOUR candidates have been revealed ahead of a by-election to Yeovil Town Council – but a notable party is…

A range of pictures by Norman, inset, will be on show at the exhibition in Yeovil

Norman’s 90 years to be marked with photography exhibition and model railway

THE 90th birthday of a Yeovil photographer is being celebrated with a number of special events at his church. Norman…

Dunelm, at the Quedam centre in Yeovil, was badly damaged by fire in August 2024. Pictures: Quedam Shopping Centre

Opening date hint as second phase of Dunelm Yeovil refurb completed

DUNELM in Yeovil – which has been closed since a devastating fire in August 2024 – is set to…

Around 3,000 people work at Leonardo in the UK, including at Yeovil. Picture: Google

Leonardo workers in Yeovil to go on strike next month, union announces

MORE than 3,000 workers at aerospace firm Leonardo are set to walk out in a strike over pay -…

Pizza Hut in Yeovil is closing down. Picture: Google

Pizza Hut in Yeovil to close as dining giant enters administration

PIZZA Hut in Yeovil is closing – after the fast-food giant went into administration. The restaurant, on the Old Station…

From left; Lieutenancy Cadet Sergeant George Monk, Keith Taylor, Julie Matthews, Paul Bunce, Lord-Lieutenant Mohammed Saddiq, Julia Knight, Dr Harvey Sampson, Nola French, High Sheriff Janet Montgomery and Lieutenancy Leading Cadet Natalie Wilson

Somerset heroes awarded British Empire Medal by the Lord Lieutenant

SIX ‘local heroes’ from Somerset have been awarded prestigious British Empire Medals for their efforts in the community. The BEM…