A fire that damaged two vehicles in Chaffcombe near Chard is being treated as deliberate. A road in Hardington Mandeville is set to re-open today after being closed for three days. Friends, family and colleagues of a Royal Navy officer based at RNAS Yeovilton are taking on a 630-mile coastal challenge in her memory... and more
The fire service is treating as deliberate a blaze that damaged two vehicles in Chaffcombe near Chard. Crews were called to Chaffcombe Road at around four o’clock yesterday morning. An investigation is now underway to establish the cause of the fire.
A road in Hardington Mandeville is set to re-open today after being closed for three days. Pig Hill has been shut to traffic since Wednesday while Wessex Water carried out essential works in the area.
Friends, family and colleagues of Royal Navy officer Amy Gilmore are preparing to take on a 630-mile coastal challenge in her memory. Commander Gilmore, who was based at RNAS Yeovilton, had hoped to walk the South West Coast Path to raise money for charity, but died last July after battling cancer. Now, a relay team of supporters will complete the route on her behalf. The challenge begins at Shell Bay tomorrow and finishes a week later on the seafront at Minehead.
Somerset Council has agreed a new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy aimed at tackling inequality and promoting inclusion across the county. Priorities over the next four years include improving access to services for people who are digitally excluded, tackling discrimination in schools, and strengthening support for disabled employees.
Yeovil Town will begin their pre-season campaign with a friendly away to Melksham Town. The match takes place at Oakfield Stadium on Saturday the 11th of July, with kick-off at three o’clock.
Somerset Council has defended spending nineteen million pounds on consultants over the past three years. A new clinic specialising in sexual health has opened in Yeovil. RNAS Yeovilton has been in the TV spotlight this week after featuring on Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr...and more
Concern's been expressed that too many of the 580 new council homes being built in Somerset will be clustered around Taunton and Bridgwater. Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman died following a crash on the M5. Haynes Motor Museum has been awarded £180,000 by The National Lottery to transform its Red Room gallery... and more
A member of Yeovil Town Council has appeared in court charged with two counts of assault. Health professionals in Somerset are urging people to take up the offer of a free NHS health check. Organisers of Somerset Day have welcomed the name Dunkery given to the dragon on the county flag...and more
New figures show a sharp increase in reports of drones interfering with critical air ambulance missions. The Liberal Democrats have retained the Mendip Hills seat on Somerset Council following a by-election. A woman from Chard has been recognised for her contribution to the community with an invitation to the King’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace... and more
Police investigating a fire in Shepton Mallet are appealing for help to identify two people. Yeovil MP Adam Dance has called for more government support for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service. This weekend sees the start of the Great Gardening Show at The Newt near Bruton...and more
A disabled man has taken his case to the High Court, arguing that Somerset Council’s council tax reduction scheme is discriminatory. Bristol Airport says travellers planning summer holidays should not change their plans. Chard and Ilminster Amateur Boxing Club has launched a fundraising appeal,..and more
Pharmacists in Somerset say it's becoming difficult to get hold of some medications. The building used as Club Neo in Stars Lane in Yeovil has been put up for sale. Free gym memberships are being offered to people living with Parkinson's in Somerset...and more
An investigation has been launched following a suspected arson attack at Sherborne Police Station. Somerset Council is spending £2.3 million on 14 new road gritters. Ilminster Literary Festival is marking its tenth anniversary this year... and more
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