Work’s finally started on improving Yeovil town centre. The director of public health in Somerset, Trudi Grant, says schools with high numbers of coronavirus cases are struggling to cope. A new Indian takeaway could soon open in Yeovil. A Langport man has completed a coast-to-coast charity walk for an outdoor equine-assisted learning centre near Ilminster. Chard Carnival takes place tomorrow night but without the usual display of illuminated floats.
Work’s finally started on improving Yeovil town centre. The Yeovil Refresh project which is running about a year behind schedule will see Westminster Street partially pedestrianized, wider pavements and tree planting in the High Street, and a public performance space created in Lower Middle Street.
The director of public health in Somerset, Trudi Grant, says schools with high numbers of coronavirus cases are struggling to cope. More than 40 schools in Somerset have been forced into re-introducing Covid restrictions, including face coverings. Some schools have moved to home learning.
A new Indian takeaway could soon open in Yeovil. Metro Kitchen has applied for a change of use to turn 67 Princes Street into a food outlet. It would join a number of other takeaways on Princes Street, including The Rising Sun and Magic Spice.
A Langport man has completed a coast-to-coast charity walk for an outdoor equine-assisted learning centre near Ilminster. Shaun Murphy and his friend Andy McMillan walked the 100-miles between St Bees in Cumbria and Robin Hood's Bay on the East Coast raising just under £2,000 for EAQ Manor Farm at Stocklinch where his daughter Ella, who suffers from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, for provided with horse therapy.
Chard Carnival takes place tomorrow night but without the usual display of illuminated floats. Due to clubs not having the funds to build new floats because of Covid, a Celebration of Carnival Parade will be held instead, starting in the High Street at 7 pm, tomorrow.
A fire that damaged two vehicles in Chaffcombe near Chard is being treated as deliberate. A road in Hardington Mandeville is set to re-open today after being closed for three days. Friends, family and colleagues of a Royal Navy officer based at RNAS Yeovilton are taking on a 630-mile coastal challenge in her memory... and more
Somerset Council has defended spending nineteen million pounds on consultants over the past three years. A new clinic specialising in sexual health has opened in Yeovil. RNAS Yeovilton has been in the TV spotlight this week after featuring on Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr...and more
Concern's been expressed that too many of the 580 new council homes being built in Somerset will be clustered around Taunton and Bridgwater. Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman died following a crash on the M5. Haynes Motor Museum has been awarded £180,000 by The National Lottery to transform its Red Room gallery... and more
A member of Yeovil Town Council has appeared in court charged with two counts of assault. Health professionals in Somerset are urging people to take up the offer of a free NHS health check. Organisers of Somerset Day have welcomed the name Dunkery given to the dragon on the county flag...and more
New figures show a sharp increase in reports of drones interfering with critical air ambulance missions. The Liberal Democrats have retained the Mendip Hills seat on Somerset Council following a by-election. A woman from Chard has been recognised for her contribution to the community with an invitation to the King’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace... and more
Police investigating a fire in Shepton Mallet are appealing for help to identify two people. Yeovil MP Adam Dance has called for more government support for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service. This weekend sees the start of the Great Gardening Show at The Newt near Bruton...and more
A disabled man has taken his case to the High Court, arguing that Somerset Council’s council tax reduction scheme is discriminatory. Bristol Airport says travellers planning summer holidays should not change their plans. Chard and Ilminster Amateur Boxing Club has launched a fundraising appeal,..and more
Pharmacists in Somerset say it's becoming difficult to get hold of some medications. The building used as Club Neo in Stars Lane in Yeovil has been put up for sale. Free gym memberships are being offered to people living with Parkinson's in Somerset...and more
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