Friday 11th September

Friday, 11 September 2026 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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Thursday 10th September

Work has begun building a new multi-million-pound David Lloyd leisure centre in Yeovil. NHS Somerset says a new system to handle emergency stroke care will lead to "better outcomes" for patients. Tickets for next year’s Glastonbury Festival will go on sale in October...and more
Wednesday 9th September

Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to following an assault in Yeovil. Businesses in Taunton say they're worried that planned changes to parking rules could put people off visiting the town. The Red Arrows will take to the skies near the Somerset border in a one-off display later this week... and more
Tuesday 8th September

Police in Avon and Somerset say they’re dealing with a big increase in reports of cloned vehicle fraud. A new video system designed to speed up stroke care has been launched in Somerset. Pilgrims are walking through Somerset this week to mark eight hundred years since the death of Saint Francis of Assisi... and more
Monday 7th September

Avon and Somerset Police are warning about a new scam involving criminals posing as police officers. Flu vaccinations are now available on the NHS ahead of the winter. Liverpool comedian John Bishop has cancelled his show in Taunton later this week after breaking his ankle... and more
Friday 4th September

Police are investigating a suspected arson attack on a vehicle near Shepton Mallet. New taxi charges come into force in Somerset later this month. The fire service is treating as accidental a blaze at a flat in Yeovil town centre... and more
Thursday 3rd September

Fifteen thousand people have signed a petition calling on Somerset Council to cancel plans for a huge data centre in Bridgwater. A nest of Asian hornets has been found in Somerset. More patients in Somerset are set to benefit from a hospital project aimed at restoring independence... and more
Wednesday 2nd September

Yeovil-based charity, School in a Bag, has started sending supplies to Nepal to help in the aftermath of the devastating floods. 6,000 people have signed a petition opposing plans for a new relief road in Chard. The Royal British Legion in Somerset is appealing for more volunteers to help run this year’s Poppy Appeal... and more
Tuesday 1st September

One person had to be cut free from a vehicle following a two-vehicle collision on the A30 near Chard. A Yeovil man has been jailed for 7-and-a-half years for supplying cocaine and cannabis. Two Somerset teenagers have become the youngest to swim the Bristol Channel... and more