Local News Monday 15th May

Monday, 15 May 2023 at 07:00

By Steve Haigh

It’s believed that as many as sixty homes and business premises were left flooded in South Somerset when one month's rain fell in just three hours last Tuesday night. The charity 'Young Lives Versus Cancer' says its shop on Princes Street in Yeovil is at risk of closure. A new community shop has opened in the village of Chardstock, near Chard...and more.

Somerset Council says homes and businesses across a much wider area of South Somerset than had previously been thought were affected by last weeks major flooding event. It’s now believed that as many as sixty homes and business premises were left flooded in Queen Camel, West Camel, North and South Cadbury, Podimore, Bruton and Galhampton when the torrential downpour struck last Tuesday night. Anyone needing help should call the Flooding Helpline on 0300 123 2224.

The charity Young Lives Versus Cancer has announced that thirteen of its shops, including the one it runs on Princes Street in Yeovil, are at risk of closure. The charity says the shops are not taking enough money and have become unviable.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue has donated two fire engines to Ukraine. The appliances are part of an older fleet of vehicles that was due to be replaced.

Plans have been announced to expand Teals Farm at South Cadbury. Two hundred and fifty square meters of retail space and fifty car parking spaces are being added to the site in Orchard Lane just off the A.303.

Somerset Council says it will be spending five million pounds this year filling in potholes. The Council says there’s been a fifty percent increase in the number of potholes reported to them in the first four months of this year.

A new community shop has opened in the village of Chardstock, near Chard. Locals raised a quarter of a million pounds to start the Chardstock Community Shop, together with some grant funding given by the Parish Council.

More from News

Friday 30th October

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
Thursday 29th October

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
Wednesday 28th October

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
Tuesday 27th October

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
Monday 26th October

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.
Friday 23rd October

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.
Thursday 22nd October

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.
Wednesday 21st October

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