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.
A decision on building 46 new homes at the southern edge of Castle Cary has been delayed. A Yeovil man has appeared in court charged with using racially aggravated abuse towards a police officer. A teacher in Chard has been awarded a top prize at the National Special Educational Needs awards... and more.
A mother has pleaded not guilty to murdering her two-week-old baby son at Yeovil Hospital. A Yeovil man with two previous drink driving offences has escaped being sent to prison after refusing to take a breath test. Somerset gymnast Laura Gallagher has announced her retirement after 20 years in the sport...and more.
A new breast cancer unit opens to patients at Yeovil Hospital today. The Lib Dems have held the Summerlands seat on Yeovil Town Council in a by-election. School children in Yeovil have been helping to plant sixty thousand snowdrop bulbs at Montecute House...and more.
A care provider in Yeovil says hospital patients are being affected by the town's roadworks. A tractor has been completely destroyed, after its trailer of silage burst into flames. The carts roll into Ilminster tomorrow night, with carnival season well underway... and more.
A Yeovil house has been boarded up for three months due to anti-social behaviour. A Chard woman is a finalist at the Stevie Awards for Women In Business. A farm shop started by two Somerset schoolgirls has its first permanent home... and more.
Only one person in Somerset has been prosecuted for fly-tipping in the last two years. A new law governing tips could make local service industry staff better off. Traffic was severely held up yesterday afternoon, after a collision on the A303... and more..
A fifth person has been charged as part of the Michael Wheeler murder investigation. South Petherton Community Library is helping people to find out if they're eligible for pension credit. After a week-long closure, Network Rail have reopened the Yeovil Pen Mill to Thornford stretch... and more.
Yeovil Town are mourning the passing of former-manager, Barry Lloyd. The NHS in Somerset is urging more people to become organ donors. The family of an Ilminster man, awarded the Albert Medal, are looking for a museum to house the honour... and more.
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