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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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