Chetnole railway station near Sherborne has been ranked as one of England's least-used stations. Yeovil Town’s away match against Bromley at the weekend was abandoned following the death of a spectator. People in Somerset, struggling with the cost of living crisis, are being given extra help through warm spaces hubs. Five parents in Somerset have been fined for not ensuring their child or children attend school on a regular basis...and more.
Local News Monday 5th December
Chetnole railway station near Sherborne has been ranked as one of England's least-used stations. It was visited by an average of five people every day between April 2021 and March 2022, according to the Office of Rail and Road. Chetnole station on the Heart of Wessex Line between Yetminster and Maiden Newton is listed as England's 2,457th quietest railway station.
Yeovil Town’s away match against Bromley at the weekend was abandoned following the death of a spectator. The referee called off the game in the 11th minute after a medical emergency in one of the stands. In a statement, Yeovil Town thanked all supporters who assisted with the incident.
People in Somerset, struggling with the cost of living crisis, are being given extra help through warm spaces hubs. More than 70 have opened across the County, including in Yeovil and Chard, offering people somewhere warm and welcoming to gather.
Five parents in Somerset have been fined for not ensuring their child or children attend school on a regular basis. Appearing before local magistrates, each parent was fined between £80 and £660 together with court costs.
A public car park in Yeovil town centre is due to re-open next week. The West Hendford car park in Waterloo Lane was shut five weeks ago following incidents of anti-social behaviour. South Somerset District Council has been carrying out repairs to the car park during the shutdown.
Somerset Council has warned that more homes are likely to flood with further heavy rain forecast to end the week. Discount retailer, The Original Factory Shop, which has an outlet in Crewkerne, has gone into administration. A Barista at Costa Coffee in Ilminster has won a place in the finals of a national competition...and more
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance has announced plans to develop a new operational base on the Leonardo airfield in Yeovil. Several people have been rescued from their homes in Ilminster due to flooding. An £800,000 project is underway to restore two staircases at Montecute House...and more
Last week was the wettest seven-day period in Somerset for twelve years. NHS Somerset says it’s working towards making access to dental care fairer for all. A scout leader in Somerset has been awarded the British Empire Medal for services to Young People...and more
A new group has been formed to challenge plans to build 100 new homes in Keinton Mandeville. Bridgwater Town Council has voted to increase its share of the Council Tax by 5%. Organisers of Yeovil in Bloom are appealing for young people to get involved in this year’s competition...and more
New data shows that South Western Ambulance is one of the worst-performing ambulance trusts in England. Plans to introduce improved accessibility at Yeovil Junction station have moved a step closer. A community centre in Street is providing vulnerable people with a warm, safe place to meet...and more.
A new NHS diagnostic centre has opened in Yeovil. The go-ahead has been given to build a replacement school for Milford Junior School in Yeovil. A new 500-bed hotel-style campus is being planned to accommodate workers at the new Agratas car battery factory near Bridgwater...and more
Councillors have approved controversial plans to build four large carnival club sheds near Ilminster. Somerset Council says there's an increasing gap between the cost of education and the amount the government provides to run local schools. The Bridgwater Tidal Barrier, aimed at protecting homes and businesses from flooding, has been reduced in size...and more
Citizens Advice says thousands of people in Somerset have lost some or all of their council tax discount. The UK's first autonomous full-size helicopter, manufactured by Leonardo in Yeovil, has successfully completed its maiden flight. A new pharmacy has opened in Wincanton...and more
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