Ten-million pounds of government money is being given to extend Yeovil's Octagon Theatre. A Langport man has pleaded guilty to driving while under the influence of drugs. Police are using drones and thermal imaging to tackle growing incidents of hare coursing in South Somerset. Leonardo in Yeovil are warning of noise disturbance when test flights are held at their airfield this weekend.
Ten-million pounds of government money is being given to extend Yeovil's Octagon Theatre. The funding was announced in Wednesday’s Budget with Yeovil just one of a handful of places to be given support. The cash will go towards the venue's expansion project, estimated at costing £23 million. Meanwhile, South Somerset is one of six South West areas identified to receive part of the government’s £220 million community renewal fund. Each of the 100 places selected will receive £20,000 each. The funds are to be used to support communities’ pilot local programmes.
A Langport man has pleaded guilty to driving while under the influence of drugs. Luke Birchley, of Stoney Ridge in the town, was caught by Police on the M5 in April last year. He was fined £240 with costs of £85. Birchley was fined a further £120 for driving without insurance.
Police are using drones and thermal imaging to tackle growing incidents of hare coursing in South Somerset. That's where criminal gangs set dogs to chase hares, often betting large amounts of money.
People have until the end of March to apply for jobs at the new ‘Home Bargains’ in Chard, due to open this summer. The store, which will be on the old Lidl site on Boden Street, is advertising for a store manager, assistant manager and store supervisor, as well as team members. For details of all the jobs go to the Home Bargains website.
Leonardo in Yeovil are warning of noise disturbance when test flights are held at their airfield this weekend. The test flights are due to take place on Sunday morning.
Police investigating an attack on a shop worker in Yeovil have released CCTV images of a man and woman they want to speak to. Farmers in Somerset are being warned to expect more cases of bluetongue. Ilminster Carnival Committee has announced the cancellation of this year's Children's Carnival due to a lack of entries... and more
Two new mobile NHS breast screening units have taken to the road in Somerset. More than 700 new homes are to be built alongside the M5 in Bridgwater. Dawes Twineworks in West Coker is one of several venues open to the public for free this month... and more
It’s going to cost more to park in Chard. Police have issued an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with two burglaries in Yeovil. Somerset Cricket Club is planning to stage performances by some of the world's biggest artistes at their Taunton ground... and more
Work has begun building a new multi-million-pound David Lloyd leisure centre in Yeovil. NHS Somerset says a new system to handle emergency stroke care will lead to "better outcomes" for patients. Tickets for next year’s Glastonbury Festival will go on sale in October...and more
Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to following an assault in Yeovil. Businesses in Taunton say they're worried that planned changes to parking rules could put people off visiting the town. The Red Arrows will take to the skies near the Somerset border in a one-off display later this week... and more
Police in Avon and Somerset say they’re dealing with a big increase in reports of cloned vehicle fraud. A new video system designed to speed up stroke care has been launched in Somerset. Pilgrims are walking through Somerset this week to mark eight hundred years since the death of Saint Francis of Assisi... and more
Avon and Somerset Police are warning about a new scam involving criminals posing as police officers. Flu vaccinations are now available on the NHS ahead of the winter. Liverpool comedian John Bishop has cancelled his show in Taunton later this week after breaking his ankle... and more
Police are investigating a suspected arson attack on a vehicle near Shepton Mallet. New taxi charges come into force in Somerset later this month. The fire service is treating as accidental a blaze at a flat in Yeovil town centre... and more
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