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Friend is jailed for crash cover-up

A Man who tried to help a friend cover up the fact that she was not insured after she ploughed into two pedestrians leaving one with a broken back has been sent to prison for 20 days.

Dentist in plea to fill NHS hole

A New dental surgery claims it is being held back in its attempt to take on NHS patients in Crewkerne.

Threatened school stages a great fair

A Tiny school whose future is under review because of its size raised more than £900 at its summer fair.

Festival fans give town a swerve

One of the quietest places in the west is how traders and townspeople described Glastonbury as revellers poured out of the festival this week - and avoided the town.

Canny canines show their skills

Dog lovers raised cash for an animal charity by putting their pets on display in Langport.

Protecting faithful across the nation

Nick Tolson has turned his experience in dealing with unwelcome visitors into a national scheme to safeguard clergy and churches across the country.

New expenses rules will make a fairer government

As world oil prices rapidly approach 150 a barrel, the cost of living is suddenly beginning to hurt a great deal.

Scrapyard boss hurt in blast says sorry

A Pylle scrapyard boss injured in an explosion has apologised to his neighbours who had to be evacuated during the blaze that followed.

Festival sold out after all

The Glastonbury Festival 2008 has been hailed a "vintage year" by its founder Michael Eavis.

Reg mourned

War Hero: Tributes have been paid to Reg Kiddle of Wincanton, who lost his battle with cancer last week. His troop won the Victoria Cross during World War Two in Italy. See Page 2 for the full story.

Violence victims: We need a refuge

A Domestic violence victim fears she will be forced to return to her ex-partner if a new refuge is not found in Yeovil by the end of the month.

Tributes are paid to war hero Reg

Tributes have been paid to a well-known World War Two hero from Wincanton who died last week.

£30,000 cost of builders' victory

A Row between developers and a council over a controversial housing scheme in Wincanton could end up in the High Court.

Broke his friend's jaw in two places

A Street man will be sentenced in crown court after he hit his friend in the face so hard that he broke his jaw in two places.

Work to preserve historic buildings will continue

More than 100 buildings in the Mendip district are no longer at risk from decay, according to a new document.

Primary school celebrates £1,500 playground grant

Staff and pupils at Curry Rivel Primary School are celebrating after receiving a grant to improve their playground facilities.

Stranded festival-goers have a police escort

A Police escort was laid on for buses travelling to the Glastonbury Festival after hundreds of people were left stranded at Castle Cary train station.

Up to 250 jobs to go at food company

Staff at one of South Somerset's biggest employers are digesting the news this morning that up to 250 jobs are to be axed.

Careers day

After School: A reunion of sorts was held at Millfield School, Street, recently, when 31 former pupils came back as part of the first Old Millfieldian Careers Convention. They gave informative talks about their respective professions to current lower ...

Warning over poultry thefts

Poultry owners are advised to be on their guard following a spate of chicken thefts in the Somerton area.

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