Local News Monday 14th June

Monday, 14 June 2021 06:00

Public Health England has confirmed that four cases of the Indian variant of Covid 19, also known as the Delta variant, have been recorded in South Somerset. Land off the A303 at Wincanton has been earmarked for a new drive-thru café. Police are trying to trace a teenage Vietnamese boy who has gone missing in Martock. The Fleet Air Arm museum at Yeovilton is taking part in a national challenge to mark Armed Forces Day...and more.

Public Health England has confirmed that four cases of the Indian variant of Covid 19, also known as the Delta variant, have been recorded in South Somerset, including the Yeovil area, up to last Wednesday, 9th June. They were identified among 563 cases of the VOC-21 mutation recorded across the South West. The South West is the least affected of England's nine regions with the Indian variant now accounting for 91 per cent of all new cases of Covid in the UK.

Land off the A303 at Wincanton has been earmarked for a new drive-thru café. If approved, the café would be built next to Starbucks and McDonalds at the Wincanton Gateway in Long Close.

Police are trying to trace a teenage Vietnamese boy who has gone missing in Martock. The 16-year-old was last seen in North Street in Martock at around 6 pm on Saturday. Police are also searching for a woman missing from her home in West Coker. Christine, who’s 79, was last seen on the High Street at 7 pm on Saturday. She’s described as white, 5 foot 7 inches tall, and was wearing a blue coat. Anyone with information is asked to call the non-emergency number 101.

The Fleet Air Arm museum at Yeovilton is taking part in a national challenge to mark Armed Forces Day. They’re asking people to take part in a 5,10 or 25 km walk around their local area in honour of those who serve, after being inspired by Sir Captain Tom Moore. Armed Forces Day takes place on Saturday 26th June.

The Chief Executive of Somerset Community Foundation has been made an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list. Justin Sargent, who has led the SCF for 16-years, has received the honour for services to the community in Somerset.

More from News

Tuesday 15th September

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
Monday 14th September

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
Friday 11th September

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
Thursday 10th September

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
Wednesday 9th September

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
Tuesday 8th September

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
Monday 7th September

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
Friday 4th September

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