Local News Thursday 27th October

Thursday, 27 October 2022 06:00

Yeovil Town have sacked their manager Chris Hargreaves. A Somerset cheese producer says the new Prime Minister will need to provide more reassurance about the economy before he starts to re-invest in developing his business. Police across the West have joined together to target people who use drugs on nights out. Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a tractor that’s been stolen in South Petherton. An animal rescue centre in Somerset says about half the rescue dogs that it’s currently looking after were brought to them during lockdown and more...

Yeovil Town have sacked their manager Chris Hargreaves - see Local Sport.

A Somerset cheese producer says the new Prime Minister will need to provide more reassurance about the economy before he starts to re-invest in developing his business. Managing Director at Wyke Farms near Bruton, Richard Clothier has said that what the businesses sector needs is a return to stability.

Police across the West have joined together to target people who use drugs on nights out. ‘Operation Scorpion’ is a joint operation between six forces, in a crackdown on the night-time economy. It's aimed at targeting drug users as well as dealers. So far 127 arrests have been made.

Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a tractor that’s been stolen in South Petherton. It was taken from farmland last Friday, October 21st. It’s blue and bears the name Land Legend Dong Feng. It also has a loader and a 5ft topper attached.

An animal rescue centre in Somerset says about half the rescue dogs that it’s currently looking after were brought to them during lockdown. Director of St Giles Animal Centre, Jack Linnell says with living costs rising, the situation with abandoned dogs is likely to worsen.

The Head Gardener at Barrington Court near Ilminster is retiring after working there for 44 years. Christine Brain joined the team back in 1978 when the Lyle family owned the property. Barrington Court was later acquired by the National Trust which now runs it.

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Wednesday 29th October

Police are investigating a suspected arson attack on a mobile home near Yeovil. Somerset Council is suggesting people turn their pumpkins into soup this Halloween. People in Yeovil have until Sunday to comment on controversial plans to sell off four car parks in the town centre... and more.
Tuesday 28th October

Plans have been submitted to build 12 new homes in Chard. A nursery in Yeovil has been rated ‘overall good' by Ofsted. A Somerset mortgage broker has achieved national recognition. A stretch of the M5 at Wellington will be shut every night this week...and more
Monday 27th October

The Unite union has announced four days of strikes by its members at Leonardo in Yeovil. One of Yeovil’s busiest roads is closed to traffic today. Staff at the Ferne Animal Sanctuary near Chard raised £3,000 taking part in a Sleeping Ruff challenge at the weekend...and more
Friday 24th October

New figures show that 500 young people were either injured or killed on roads in Somerset and Devon last year. The Old School Community Centre in Queen Camel has reopened, thanks to a donation of £10,000 from Somerset Freemasons. Two Fleet Air Arm engineers based at RNAS Yeovilton have recreated a family moment from 26 years ago...and more
Thursday 23rd October

Yeovil-born actress Sarah Parish is supporting efforts to reopen the Octagon theatre. Mobility scooter campaigners in Somerset have welcomed a government review of the legislation governing the use of mobility scooters on public highways. Changes are being made to the dates when garden waste is collected in Somerset...and more
Wednesday 22nd October

A major house builder in the South West says government targets for new house building in Somerset are 'unrealistic'. Pizza Hut is closing its restaurant in Yeovil. Staff at the Ferne Animal Sanctuary near Chard will be taking part in a ‘Sleeping Ruff’ challenge tomorrow...and more .
Tuesday 21st October

Reckleford in Yeovil is to shut for 15 days for essential drainage works. Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has paid out compensation of £23 million for claims related to birth injuries. A Grade II listed building in Glastonbury has been converted into a health and wellbeing centre...and more