Leonardo Helicopters in Yeovil is planning a future in which it will build unmanned aircraft. Police are investigating an attempted robbery in Chard. A care home in Yeovil which has been empty for three years could become a homeless shelter. A campaign’s been launched in Ilminster for a better bus service. A building previously used for a community centre in Yeovil is to be demolished.
Leonardo Helicopters in Yeovil is planning a future in which it will build unmanned aircraft. The company says drone technology offers great opportunities for the Yeovil factory and that it intends to fully exploit those opportunities. Managing Director, Nick Whitney, says before they move to the next stage, they will need the support of an order from the British government.
Police are investigating an attempted robbery in Chard. It happened in Mitchell Gardens at around 9.30 pm on Tuesday night when a man was grabbed by another man who demanded money. Anyone who can help the police is asked to call the non-emergency number 101.
A care home in Yeovil which has been empty for three years could become a homeless shelter. The proposed change of use of Acacia Lodge on Hendford Hill has been submitted by the Bournemouth Churches Housing Association. South Somerset District Council now has to decide if the change of use should be granted.
A campaign’s been launched in Ilminster for a better bus service. In particular, campaigners are asking for a bus that runs between the town and Yeovil Hospital. Somerset County Council says it’s looking at adding an extra return journey to/from Ilminster on the number-30 service but has not yet done so due to the pandemic.
A building previously used for a community centre in Yeovil is to be demolished. Monmouth Hall was built in 1960 and is now be flattened because it no longer has a purpose and is in a poor state of repair.
The Chief Executive of Somerset Council, Duncan Sharkey, has admitted to making mistakes in cutting jobs. Yeovil MP Adam Dance is supporting a Lib Dem initiative to introduce a new ‘Farm First’ training scheme. Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance has launched an appeal to help buy a second helicopter... and more.
A man has appeared in court in connection with an attack in Wincanton. A member of Somerset Council, jailed for 26 months for taking part in a Just Stop Oil protest, may not have to stand down as a councillor. NHS Somerset has announced that changes to stroke services at Yeovil Hospital will "go live" in the spring of next year...and more
Avon and Somerset Police say 62 drivers were arrested in the first week of the Christmas drink and drug driving campaign. A reindeer farm near Yeovil thinks it may have to close after being told it needs a Zoo licence. Father Christmas has made a special delivery of presents to Charlton Farm Children's Hospice in Somerset...and more
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset has criticised the government for axing the role. Police are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic accident near Ilminster in which a woman was seriously injured. Residents of Freedom Avenue in Yeovil are raising funds for charity with a big display of Christmas lights...and more.
Plans to build 150 new homes in Ilminster have been scrapped. A Somerset councillor has been jailed for 26 months. Marks & Spencer wants to build a new Food Store in Ilminster. Poundland has announced that it’s shutting its store in Middle Street in Yeovil...and more
Police are appealing for witnesses after an assault on a man in Chard. Lloyds Banking Group has announced a date for closing the Halifax in Yeovil. Train journeys on the Castle Cary to Taunton line will be disrupted next week due to engineering work. The mental health charity MIND in Somerset has produced a Christmas advent calendar... and more.
The Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Police says her force is doing all it can to reduce anti-social behaviour. Somerset Council has deferred a decision on introducing Sunday car parking charges. People living in deprived areas in Somerset are being fast-tracked for hospital treatment...and more
Fire crews have rescued the driver of a car that got stuck in floodwater near Ilminster. Avon and Somerset Police are urging people going out to celebrate this Christmas to book a taxi or use public transport. A woman from South Petherton has come top at the British Down Syndrome Swimming Championships...and more,
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