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Leonardo Yeovil team raises £64,000 for two charities in two-year fundraising drive

Apprentices, graduates and placement students at Leonardo’s Yeovil site have raised £64,000 for ANDYSMANCLUB and Yeovil Free Wheelers Blood Bikes.

Sport South

Yeovil Town Women make history with two wins in four days

Yeovil Town Women secured two victories in four days, defeating the Army Women’s Development Team at Huish Park before earning their first three points in Tier 5 with a comeback win at Gloucester City.

Sport South

Yeovil Town return to Huish Park for intriguing AFC Fylde test after first defeat

Yeovil Town welcome AFC Fylde to Huish Park for a rare 3pm Saturday home match, with both sides holding three wins, two draws and one defeat after six games.

Community South

Yeovil District Hospital staff caught up in fresh NHS outsourcing row as union demands full reversal

UNISON is urging Somerset NHS Foundation Trust to abandon plans to transfer hundreds of non-clinical NHS roles to Simply Serve Ltd, while also calling for staff already employed through the subsidiary at Yeovil District Hospital to return to direct NHS employment.

Sport South

Yeovil Town Women edged out at Huish Park despite stunning Isabella Foster free-kick

Yeovil Town Women began life in the South West Regional Premier Division with a narrow 2-1 defeat to Portishead in front of 277 supporters at Huish Park.

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Yeovil Town Women to launch new football and education pathway with Yeovil College

Yeovil Town Women will join a new Yeovil College football and education pathway from September 2027, giving female students access to Level 3 study, coaching and competitive football linked to the club.

Sport South

Yeovil Town Women ready for new Tier 5 challenge as season begins at Huish Park

Yeovil Town Women will begin their new season at Huish Park later this Sunday, with manager Dave Court and captain Laura Wensley previewing the campaign in a Gloverscast special.

Sport South

Yeovil Town Legends to return to Huish Park for 25th anniversary charity match

A Yeovil Town Legends team will return to Huish Park on Sunday 2 May 2027 for a charity match marking 25 years since the club’s FA Trophy win, with a family fun day starting at 11.30am.

Sport South

Yeovil Town v Southend United: Referee Tolu Sangowawa appointed for Saturday clash

Tolu Sangowawa will referee Yeovil Town’s away National League match against Southend United on Saturday lunchtime, with the official taking charge of neither club for the first time.

Sport South

Yeovil Town tickets now on sale for Kidderminster clash at 3pm

Yeovil Town supporters can now buy tickets for the club’s upcoming match against Kidderminster on Saturday, 26 September 2026, with the fixture scheduled to kick off at 3pm.

Community South

Yeovil housing plans changed after wetlands removal sparks flood-risk fears

Plans for the 252-home Mudford Sock development north of Yeovil have been amended, replacing a proposed constructed treatment wetland with sustainable drainage features and public open space. Local groups fear the change could increase flood risks downstream, while supporters say the revised scheme offers environmental and aesthetic benefits.

Community South

Yeovil housing plans changed: why the removal of Mudford Sock wetlands has sparked flood fears

Plans for the first 109 homes at the Oakmere Rise development north of Yeovil’s Mudford Road will replace planned constructed wetlands with attenuation ponds and reed-beds. Local groups fear the change could weaken flood protection, while councillors backing the scheme say the revised drainage system is more environmentally friendly and the development will deliver a 20% biodiversity net gain.

Education South

Yeovil College backs new Somerset Future 30 search for young talent

Businesses, charities and organisations in Yeovil and across Somerset have until August 14 to nominate outstanding professionals aged 30 or under for the inaugural Somerset Future 30 programme, supported by Yeovil College and NextGen Somerset.

Business & Openings South

Former Airfield Tavern in Yeovil could be demolished for major Premier Inn expansion

Plans submitted to Somerset Council propose demolishing the former Airfield Tavern off Alvington Lane and adding 58 bedrooms to the neighbouring Premier Inn, taking the hotel’s total capacity to 78 rooms.

Crime & Public Safety South

Two men jailed after Yeovil burglary captured on doorbell camera

Wayne Shortland and Lewis Coombes have been sentenced to prison after a burglary at a property in South Street, Yeovil, during which video game consoles and cash were stolen.