Friday 11th September

Friday, 11 September 2026 at 06:00

By Steve Haigh

It’s going to cost more to park in Chard. Police have issued an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with two burglaries in Yeovil. Somerset Cricket Club is planning to stage performances by some of the world's biggest artistes at their Taunton ground... and more

It’s going to cost more to park in Chard. Charges to park in Bath Street, Boden Street, Essex Close and Marketfield will rise to £1.50 for one hour, £2.70 for two hours and £4.40 for four hours. At Boden Street, the all-day charge will rise to £8.90. For motorists using Combe Street and The Minnows, the all-day charge will increase from £3.20 to £6.80.

Police have issued an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with two burglaries in Yeovil. On both occasions. Entry was forced through a communal doorway, and parcels stolen from outside a flat at Central House on Church Street in the town centre. The most recent incident took place at around 3.20pm on Friday, August 14th. The man is described as white, aged between 35 and 45, around 6ft tall, with short brown hair, a short scruffy beard, of slim build, and tattoos on his back or left shoulder. His image can be viewed on the Avon and Somerset Police website.

A house in Chard has been damaged by fire. The blaze at a property on Helliers Road was attended by fire crews from Chard, Ilminster, Ottery St Mary and Taunton. No one was hurt with the damage confined to the roof.

New double yellow lines will be introduced in Glastonbury before Christmas, in a bid to prevent unauthorised roadside encampments. Figures show 131 people are currently living in vans, caravans or motorhomes on the town’s roadsides, with many in the Morland area. The lines will run along Beckery Old Road, banning parking outside the Premier Inn, Screwfix, Topps Tiles and the Red Brick Building.

Somerset County Cricket Club is planning to stage performances by some of the world's biggest artistes at their Taunton stadium. The club has formed a partnership with live entertainment company Full Fat 360 that will see concerts held on the ground's outfield, together with premium hospitality experiences and a fan’s village featuring food, drink and cultural attractions. Full Fat 360, which will co-promote the events, has previously delivered large-scale shows, including events at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes and Ashton Gate in Bristol.

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