Local News Thursday 27th October

Thursday, 27 October 2022 at 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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Thursday 29th October

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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