Somerset Council has failed to stop 150 homes being built in Crewkerne. Posters of a drag act coming to Somerset, displayed in Shepton Mallet, have been vandalised. Avon and Somerset police are using proceeds from drug crime to fund community projects...and more,
Somerset Council has failed to stop 150 homes being built in Crewkerne. The council turned down the development near Cathole Bridge Road at Kithill because it would create an unacceptable level of overlooking and increase the flood risk. Following an appeal, developers Tilia Homes Ltd have been permitted to build the houses, with construction expected to start sometime in 2026.
Posters of a drag act coming to Somerset, displayed in Shepton Mallet, have been vandalised. The posters advertise a performance by Absolutely Dragulous at Studio 24 in Wells in December, as part of a UK-wide tour. The venue is offering a reward for information leading to the identification of those responsible for damaging the posters.
A Somerset teenager has been speaking about the benefits of the Stepping Stones scheme that helps young people coming out of care. Leon says he was in a difficult place in life when he was paired with Pat, who gave him a room of his own at her home. Pat has been providing young people coming out of care with accommodation for 10 years and is asking others with a spare room in their homes to do the same.
Avon and Somerset police are using proceeds from drug crime to fund community projects. The force has invested £69,000, seized from criminals, into schemes to prevent young people from getting into crime. They include things like skateboarding, boxing and cycling.
Wells Cathedral says it's having to get creative to bring in more money as financial pressures continue to grow. A convenience store in Martock has been allowed to keep its alcohol licence despite an employee working there illegally. Police have seized an illegally ridden e-scooter in Yeovil in response to concerns from local residents... and more
A Yeovil man has been detained under the Mental Health Act for attacking his mother with a knife. People in Chard are being reminded that it’s unlawful to attach flags to lamp posts and street furniture. Wincanton Racecourse has called off its 'Badger Chase Day' because the ground is too firm... and more
Leweston School near Sherborne has announced that it is closing with immediate effect. NHS Somerset could merge with neighbours in Bath and North-East Somerset and Dorset to cut costs. Somerset’s Lord-Lieutenant has launched a campaign to get more people nominated for national honours... and more
Work has started building a new six-million-pound flood defence scheme in Taunton. Plans have been submitted to build a new church hall in Martock. People are being asked to donate gifts to this year’s Chard Christmas Present Appeal... and more
Eligible groups in Somerset are being encouraged to get their flu jabs. There’s a rare opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look inside Avon & Somerset Police’s control room. Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader, Daisy Cooper MP, has visited Yeovil... and more.
Somerset is the 11th most challenging place in England to be a child according to a report. Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire could have its own elected ‘Wessex Mayor’ by 2028. Cricketer, Ian Botham returns to the county this weekend... and more.
The NFU says that testing for the virus Bluetongue needs to be sped up. Construction of new flats on Yeovil’s Grimsby Corner site will officially begin next year. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind tomorrow... and more.
The owner of campsite in Somerset says a two-thousand-seven-hundred percent increase in business rates will be 'catastrophic' for his business. Plans to build nearly 300 new homes on the outskirts of Chard have been given the go ahead. Yeovil Town are through to the first round proper of the FA Cup after beating Leatherhead 5-2 at Huish Park last night... and more
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