Yeovil Town's Interim Chairman, Stuart Robins, says the Club needs to find a new owner to provide financial stability over the longer term. Six people, including two from Chard, have been jailed for their involvement in a drugs supply network. Final preparations are being made for this weekend’s Ilminster 10k race...and more
Days after Martin Hellier resigned as Chairman of Yeovil Town, Interim Chairman Stuart Robins says Mr Hellier will continue to invest in the club for now. Martin Hellier stepped down earlier this week, blaming online abuse from Yeovil fans for his decision. Stuart Robins says Mr Hellier’s financial backing is critical to keeping the club afloat, although a new owner is needed to provide financial stability over the longer term.
Six people, including two from Chard, have been jailed for their involvement in a drugs supply network. Taunton Crown Court was told Police had seized cocaine worth £2.4 million from their various addresses. Those sentenced included Devon Feltham, aged 32, of Birch Grove, in Chard, who was jailed for 12 years and Courtney Feltham, aged 24, also of Birch Grove, was jailed for 10 years. Both men had admitted charges of conspiracy to supply cocaine. The four others had addresses in Norton Fitzwarren and Weston-super-Mare.
Final preparations are being made for this weekend’s Ilminster 10k race. The mixed on-road and off-road run starts from the Archie Gooch Pavilion at 10 am on Sunday. Profits from the race will be shared between the Minster Milers Running Club and the Ferne Animal Sanctuary near Chard.
Chard Tennis Club's A team has won the Yeovil and District Winter League's Division One title. They secured the top spot with a match to spare, winning 10 out of 12 matches. The club is holding an open day with a day of free tennis for new members to join on Saturday, May 10th.
Police investigating an attack on a shop worker in Yeovil have released CCTV images of a man and woman they want to speak to. Farmers in Somerset are being warned to expect more cases of bluetongue. Ilminster Carnival Committee has announced the cancellation of this year's Children's Carnival due to a lack of entries... and more
Two new mobile NHS breast screening units have taken to the road in Somerset. More than 700 new homes are to be built alongside the M5 in Bridgwater. Dawes Twineworks in West Coker is one of several venues open to the public for free this month... and more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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