A former sub-postmaster living in Somerset says the apology from the former CEO of the Post Office over the Horizon IT scandal is hollow. Police are appealing for help in finding those responsible for dumping a headless lamb in a ditch near Yeovil. Chard is planning an all-day event to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings...and more.
A former sub-postmaster now living in Somerset says the apology from the former CEO of the Post Office over the Horizon IT scandal is hollow. Giving evidence at the public inquiry, Paula Vennells admitted to not asking enough questions when problems with the Horizon system were reported, and to not knowing the Post Office had its own powers of prosecution. Andrew and Kathy Tizzard ran a Post Office in Wales with Kathy ending up in hospital as a result of the stress caused by the faulty software. Andrew says Paula Vennells is not a credible witness.
Police are appealing for help in finding those responsible for dumping a headless lamb in a ditch near Yeovil. The animal was found by police near the village of Queen Camel late on Monday, May 20th. If you can help, you’re asked to please call the non-emergency number 101.
Councillor Alice Samuel has been appointed the new Mayor of Crewkerne, with Councillor Kathy Head acting in the role of Deputy Mayor.
A Martock man has had to delay a World Record attempt due to bad weather. Tim Howell travelled to Everest hoping to break the record for the highest-ever wingsuit base jump. However, due to a change in the weather, Tim has been forced to postpone the attempt for at least a year.
Chard is planning an all-day event to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Starting at 9 am on Thursday, June 6th a Flag of Peace will be raised over the Guildhall followed by poetry readings in local schools. Chard Museum will stage a display, and there’ll be live music at the Beacon which will be lit at 9.15 pm
Chard Football Club is holding an event tomorrow for fans and non-fans to see how a football club is run. The Club says everyone is welcome with an opportunity to go behind the scenes, talk to the players, the team manager, and the Club’s owners.
An amber heat health alert has been issued for Somerset with high temperatures expected to continue into next week. Schools across Somerset are taking part in a pilot scheme teaching children about money laundering. Ham Hill Country Park has been recognised with a top award for its efforts to protect the countryside... and more
Children in care in Somerset are not receiving a good enough service, according to inspectors. NHS Somerset says dental care in the county is improving for the first time since the pandemic. Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance is holding a topless open-water swim...and more
Avon and Somerset Police say they'll be carrying out enhanced patrols for drink and drug driving during and after England's opening World Cup game tonight. Somerset Chamber of Commerce is warning that the conflict in Iran is having a serious impact on local businesses. A master thatcher based in Ilminster says the traditional craft of thatching is under threat because of a lack of training opportunities...and more
Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal two-vehicle crash on the A358 near Ilminster. A man from Norton-sub-Hamdon has appeared in court charged with drink driving. An original Mr Blobby costume from the former Blobbyland theme park at Cricket St Thomas has been put up for sale... and more
People in Somerset are being asked to take part in a new survey about alcohol use. Yeovil's MP Adam Dance will lead a debate in Parliament today on NHS dentistry. A Yeovil runner has been selected to represent England at a national endurance championship... and more
It's claimed the increasing availability of drugs such as ketamine and cocaine has normalised drug use among young people in Somerset. The trial of a man accused of killing his one-month-old son in Chard begins today at Bristol Crown Court. A stone pillar outside the Langport Arms Hotel in Langport has been replaced after it was destroyed in a car crash... and more
Sir Keir Starmer has paid tribute to the three aircrew from RNAS Yeovilton who died in last week's helicopter crash in Devon. Two men have been arrested and stolen vehicles seized following a major multi-agency operation in South Somerset. An event highlighting opportunities for women in the aerospace industry has been held in Yeovil... and more
The public will be consulted on how best to spend fifty million pounds of government funding to tackle flooding in Somerset. Avon and Somerset Police are backing a new road safety campaign aimed at reducing motorcycle fatalities. New welcome signs have been installed at entrances to the Mendip Hills National Landscape... and more
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