Local News Monday 18th October

Monday, 18 October 2021 at 06:00

A Somerset GP says the government is "out of touch" thinking that a winter rescue package will help recruit new doctors. Police say they’re working with Yeovil Town football club to identify those behind the crowd trouble at Saturday’s FA Cup game against Weymouth at Huish Park. Two major brands in the Quedam shopping centre in Yeovil are closing. Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault on a girl in Sherborne. The public has voted Somerset for being the best place in England for accessible walks...and more.

A Somerset GP says the government is "out of touch" thinking that a winter rescue package will help recruit new doctors. The government is making an extra £250 million to pay for temporary staff to help patients get face-to-face appointments. Medical Director of Somerset’s Local Medical Committee, Dr. Barry Moyse says the problem lies in the shortage of GP's.

Police say they’re working with Yeovil Town football club to identify those behind the crowd trouble at Saturday’s FA Cup game against Weymouth at Huish Park. Police, who had dogs and mounted units deployed, say a handful of fans were involved with incidents of disorder breaking out before and after Saturday’s game. Anyone with video footage is asked to call the non-emergency number 101. Saturday’s game ended in a 1-1 draw, with the tie being replayed at Weymouth’s Bob Lucas Stadium, tomorrow night, the kick-off is at 7.45 pm.

Two major brands in the Quedam shopping centre in Yeovil are closing. The Quedam says Monsoon and Accessorize will shut their stores at the end of October but that new tenants have been lined up to take over the units.

Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault on a girl in Sherborne. It happened in an alleyway that runs off Powys Lane, behind Sherborne Preparatory School, at around 6 pm last Sunday evening, October 10th. A man reportedly touched the girl inappropriately over her clothing before she pushed him away. He then walked out of the alleyway and in the direction of Acreman Street. He is described as white, aged around 50, between five feet five and five feet eight inches tall and of large build, with brown hair in a buzz cut style and unshaven. He was wearing a dark blue baggy T-shirt and light grey tracksuit bottoms. If you can help, please call the non-emergency number 101.

Yeovil Town Football Club have been thanked for donating a set of brand-new shirts to Buckler’s Mead Academy in Yeovil. The club gave the shirts in response to the BBC’s Kit out of the Nation appeal. Head of PE at Buckler’s Mead, Sarah Morrison, says they’re enormously grateful to Yeovil Town.

The Newt Hotel and Country Garden near Bruton is the new headline sponsor of the Chelsea Flower Show. It’s signed a four-year deal with the RHS and will also sponsor the Chelsea Flower Show Charity Gala preview event.

The public has voted Somerset for being the best place in England for accessible walks. The county has 43 walks suitable for people in wheelchairs and 74 walks suitable for pushchairs. The survey by the outdoor clothing retailer Millets shows that Yeovil County Park’s wheelchair-friendly walks are amongst the most popular in Somerset.

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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