Local news from the Yeovil Express covering Yeovil, South Somerset and Somerset.

Design a flag for Somerset and win a place in history - rules update

4:40pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

YOU could earn a place in history – and £250 – by designing Somerset’s flag... and we've updated two of the rules. Click for details.

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Conservatives claim another seat on Somerset County Council

9:07am Friday 17th May 2013

THE Conservative Party has gained another seat on Somerset County Council after winning the delayed vote in the Coker division of South Somerset.

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Live Catherine Wells-Burr trial: Day 20 updates from Bristol Crown Court

8:51am Friday 17th May 2013

THE trial of three Polish nationals accused of killing a Somerset graduate continues today (May 17).

Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip presents medals to 40 Commando Royal Marines at Norton Manor near Taunton

12:20pm Thursday 16th May 2013

A MEDAL ceremony for the Royal Marines of 40 Commando is taking place at Norton Manor Camp near Taunton. Follow live updates here.

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40 Commando Royal Marines parade in Taunton - Picture Gallery

11:04am Thursday 16th May 2013

FOR a Photo Gallery of images from today's parade, click here.

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Catherine Wells-Burr murder trial: Day 19 updates from Bristol Crown Court

9:25am Thursday 16th May 2013

THE trial of three Polish nationals accused of killing a Somerset graduate continues today (May 16).

Somerset welcomes 40 Commando Royal Marines with parade in Taunton

7:34pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

THOUSANDS of people lined the streets of Taunton town centre on Thursday to see a parade by Royal Marines from Norton Manor-based 40 Commando. Videos, pictures and quotes here.

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Trains in Somerset return to normal after person struck at Highbridge

10:45pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

THERE were severe delays on trains between Taunton and Bristol Temple Meads on Wednesday evening (May 15) after a person was struck by a train at Highbridge and Burnham station.

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