Yeovil’s bus depot on Reckleford looks set to be demolished. A Chard food bank says it’s in desperate need of donations as it continues to tackle the cost of living crisis. Even more of the Leonardo factory in Yeovil could be powered by renewable energy if a solar farm application is approved... and more.
Yeovil’s bus depot on Reckleford looks set to be demolished. First Bus says it will be knocking down the 100 year old building due to the sale of the site. The company promises a new ‘out station’ for drivers based in Yeovil.
A Chard food bank says it’s in desperate need of donations as it continues to tackle the cost of living crisis. Lord’s Larder has handed out a thousand bags of food to help residents and was originally developed by Chard Churches Together, although it is now a charity entirely run by volunteers.
Even more of the Leonardo factory in Yeovil could be powered by renewable energy if a solar farm application is approved. Conrad Energy Developments have applied to construct the technology south of Camp Road in West Coker. It’s thought the solar power could provide electricity to the Leonardo site for the next 40 years.
A new cycle route is being installed along Lyde Road in Yeovil. The first stage of the work has started in the last few days, although the project is set to take a number of weeks to be completed.
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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