Friday 5th April

Friday, 5 April 2024 07:00

By Steve Haigh

A potato farmer in South Petherton claims he’s heading for losses of one hundred thousand pounds due to climate change. Somerset Council has launched a new partnership to help refresh the county’s roads. A Yeovil Town fan who fell ill during Easter Monday’s game against Weymouth has returned to the Bob Lucas stadium to thank everyone who helped her...and more

A potato farmer in South Petherton claims he’s heading for losses of one hundred thousand pounds due to climate change. Philip Vaux of New Rydon Farm grows potatoes for the high-end crisp sector. He says recent heavy and prolonged rain, which he blames on climate change, has left his crop almost completely worthless. The NFU in Somerset is warning of steep rises in potato prices as a result of the bad weather.

Police detained four protestors who graffitied County Hall in Taunton yesterday and tried to obstruct the entrance to the building. The four were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and then further arrested on suspicion of locking onto a person. Somerset Council says the protest was linked to one of the commercial investments that they are selling.

Somerset Council has launched a new partnership to help refresh the county’s roads. It follows the signing of a £225 million contract between Somerset Council and Kier that covers key highway maintenance work, including repairs, drainage, verge cutting and winter services.

Yeovil Town striker Frank Nouble has been commenting ahead of tomorrow’s home game against Worthing that could see the Glovers promoted from National League South. If Yeovil win, it’ll be their first title victory in nineteen seasons. Frank says he and the other players are looking forward to making history at Huish Park tomorrow.

A Yeovil Town fan who fell ill during Easter Monday’s game against Weymouth has returned to the Bob Lucas stadium to thank everyone who helped her. The game was halted with Weymouth leading 1-0 when Glovers fan Hayley Singleton became unwell in the 77th minute. She was airlifted to Dorset County Hospital where after three days she was discharged and continues to make a good recovery. No decision has been made yet about whether the match will be replayed or if the result will stand.

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Wednesday 29th April

Somerset Council says Hendford Hill in Yeovil should be fully reopened to traffic by the end of May. Plans have been approved to build 40 new homes in Crewkerne. A huge pile of illegally dumped rubbish in Glastonbury has been cleared... and more
Tuesday 28th April

Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision at Rimpton. A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage in South Petherton. Former Yeovil Town manager Gary Johnson has been retained as first-team manager of Taunton Town for next season... and more
Monday 27th April

A former school in Sherborne has been badly damaged by fire. A care home in Yeovil has been rated outstanding. ublic spaces in West Coker owned by Somerset Council are being handed over to the parish council. Mendip Golf Club has presented a cheque for £12,000 to Mind in Somerset... and more
Friday 24th April

Plans have been submitted to turn a property on Preston Road in Yeovil into a House in Multiple Occupation. Yeovil’s Marlie Packer has been recalled to the England Red Roses starting line-up for tomorrow’s Women’s Six Nations game against Wales. Three sisters from Yeovil will be running the London Marathon this weekend in support of Guide Dogs UK... and more
Thursday 23rd April

Helicopters from RNAS Yeovilton have completed six weeks of sorties, protecting Cyprus from attacks by Iran. People in Somerset who use domestic heating oil are calling on the government to regulate the oil supply industry. Patients are being invited to register at a new NHS dentist in Crewkerne... and more
Wednesday 22nd April

Expectant mothers are using Yeovil Hospital once again to give birth following the reopening of the maternity unit. A Yeovil man has been jailed for four years for committing sexual offences against two young girls. Plans have been approved to convert a pub in Milborne Port into housing... and more
Tuesday 21st April

NHS Somerset has delayed closing the hyper-acute stroke unit at Yeovil Hospital. A former Avon and Somerset Police officer has been jailed for making indecent images of children. A Somerset man has been fined after pleading guilty to hunting a wild animal with dogs... and more
Monday 20th April

Nearly one hundred roads in Somerset will be surface dressed this summer to prevent further damage. Almost all children starting primary school in Somerset in September have been offered a place at one of their top three school choices. People in Somerset are being asked to record wild mammals in gardens and other green spaces over the summer... and more