A man from Yeovil has been jailed for eight years after being convicted of three counts of rape. Smoking rates in Somerset remain higher than in many other parts of the UK. Students at three schools in Yeovil have created a new shoe design for Clarks.
A man from Yeovil has been jailed for eight years after being convicted of three counts of rape against a teenager. Sam Jones, aged 32, of Preston Road in Yeovil at the time of the offending, who now lives in Piddlehinton, in Dorset, was jailed after being found guilty by a majority verdict following a trial at Bristol Crown Court.
Smoking rates in Somerset remain higher than in many other parts of the UK, with one in six people in places like Bridgwater and Highbridge using cigarettes. The figures from the Office for National Statistics also show a rise in the number of young people vaping.
Students at three schools in Yeovil have created a new shoe design for Clarks. They were tasked with developing a new footwear concept for 14- to 15-year-olds as part of a work experience project. Ben was one of the students who took part.
A partial reconstruction of a coach collision on Exmoor, where a 10-year-old boy died, has taken place as part of ongoing investigations. Oliver Price was one of seventy school children who'd been on board at the time when the vehicle ended up plunging down a slope near Wheddon Cross. Police closed part of the A396 on Wednesday and have thanked the public for their understanding and support.
Somerset Council will be resurfacing part of the A359 through Queen Camel next week. Work on the road will be carried out between 9.30 am and 3.30 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Council says pedestrian access will be maintained throughout, but vehicle access to some properties may be restricted.
Somerset Council has warned that more homes are likely to flood with further heavy rain forecast to end the week. Discount retailer, The Original Factory Shop, which has an outlet in Crewkerne, has gone into administration. A Barista at Costa Coffee in Ilminster has won a place in the finals of a national competition...and more
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance has announced plans to develop a new operational base on the Leonardo airfield in Yeovil. Several people have been rescued from their homes in Ilminster due to flooding. An £800,000 project is underway to restore two staircases at Montecute House...and more
Last week was the wettest seven-day period in Somerset for twelve years. NHS Somerset says it’s working towards making access to dental care fairer for all. A scout leader in Somerset has been awarded the British Empire Medal for services to Young People...and more
A new group has been formed to challenge plans to build 100 new homes in Keinton Mandeville. Bridgwater Town Council has voted to increase its share of the Council Tax by 5%. Organisers of Yeovil in Bloom are appealing for young people to get involved in this year’s competition...and more
New data shows that South Western Ambulance is one of the worst-performing ambulance trusts in England. Plans to introduce improved accessibility at Yeovil Junction station have moved a step closer. A community centre in Street is providing vulnerable people with a warm, safe place to meet...and more.
A new NHS diagnostic centre has opened in Yeovil. The go-ahead has been given to build a replacement school for Milford Junior School in Yeovil. A new 500-bed hotel-style campus is being planned to accommodate workers at the new Agratas car battery factory near Bridgwater...and more
Councillors have approved controversial plans to build four large carnival club sheds near Ilminster. Somerset Council says there's an increasing gap between the cost of education and the amount the government provides to run local schools. The Bridgwater Tidal Barrier, aimed at protecting homes and businesses from flooding, has been reduced in size...and more
Citizens Advice says thousands of people in Somerset have lost some or all of their council tax discount. The UK's first autonomous full-size helicopter, manufactured by Leonardo in Yeovil, has successfully completed its maiden flight. A new pharmacy has opened in Wincanton...and more
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