Local News Tuesday 1st March

Tuesday, 1 March 2022 06:00

The village of Thornford near Sherborne has unofficially twinned with Ukraine. Businesses in Chard say ongoing road works in the town are putting people off coming into their shops. Plans have been submitted for temporary permission to extend a stone quarry near Chard. Verbal abuse shouted at rugby referees is on the increase in Somerset and boulders are being put on the road leading to Glastonbury Tor to stop people parking.

The village of Thornford near Sherborne has unofficially twinned with Ukraine. To show solidarity with the people of Ukraine against Russian forces, locals in Thornford have put up a sign at the entrance to the village stating ‘Thornford Twinned with Ukraine’.

Businesses in Chard say ongoing road works in the town are putting people off coming into their shops. The work is part of a regeneration programme and includes introducing more trees and seating areas. But it's led to large areas of on-street parking being inaccessible. South Somerset District Council say it's been liaising with local shops to minimise disruption and has launched a grant scheme for those businesses that wish to renovate their shop fronts

Plans have been submitted for temporary permission to extend a stone quarry near Chard. A decision on the application to extend the Chard Junction Quarry at Westford Park Farm is due to be made by South Somerset District Council within the next three months.

Verbal abuse shouted at rugby referees is on the increase in Somerset. The Somerset Rugby Referees Society says the behaviour of fans, coaches, and players in recent months has grown to unacceptable levels. They claim the bad behaviour often starts with spectators and coaches and then causes a reaction from the players, making it difficult for referees to manage the game. The Rugby Referees Society is appealing for everyone at matches, to show referees more respect.

Boulders are being put on the road leading to Glastonbury Tor to stop people parking. Police say parking on the double yellow lines around the base of The Tor blocks farm traffic and emergency vehicles. Work putting the boulders in place has started and will last for three weeks. Police say blue badge holders will still be able to park in the designated spaces around The Tor.

More from News

Wednesday 29th April

Somerset Council says Hendford Hill in Yeovil should be fully reopened to traffic by the end of May. Plans have been approved to build 40 new homes in Crewkerne. A huge pile of illegally dumped rubbish in Glastonbury has been cleared... and more
Tuesday 28th April

Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision at Rimpton. A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage in South Petherton. Former Yeovil Town manager Gary Johnson has been retained as first-team manager of Taunton Town for next season... and more
Monday 27th April

A former school in Sherborne has been badly damaged by fire. A care home in Yeovil has been rated outstanding. ublic spaces in West Coker owned by Somerset Council are being handed over to the parish council. Mendip Golf Club has presented a cheque for £12,000 to Mind in Somerset... and more
Friday 24th April

Plans have been submitted to turn a property on Preston Road in Yeovil into a House in Multiple Occupation. Yeovil’s Marlie Packer has been recalled to the England Red Roses starting line-up for tomorrow’s Women’s Six Nations game against Wales. Three sisters from Yeovil will be running the London Marathon this weekend in support of Guide Dogs UK... and more
Thursday 23rd April

Helicopters from RNAS Yeovilton have completed six weeks of sorties, protecting Cyprus from attacks by Iran. People in Somerset who use domestic heating oil are calling on the government to regulate the oil supply industry. Patients are being invited to register at a new NHS dentist in Crewkerne... and more
Wednesday 22nd April

Expectant mothers are using Yeovil Hospital once again to give birth following the reopening of the maternity unit. A Yeovil man has been jailed for four years for committing sexual offences against two young girls. Plans have been approved to convert a pub in Milborne Port into housing... and more
Tuesday 21st April

NHS Somerset has delayed closing the hyper-acute stroke unit at Yeovil Hospital. A former Avon and Somerset Police officer has been jailed for making indecent images of children. A Somerset man has been fined after pleading guilty to hunting a wild animal with dogs... and more
Monday 20th April

Nearly one hundred roads in Somerset will be surface dressed this summer to prevent further damage. Almost all children starting primary school in Somerset in September have been offered a place at one of their top three school choices. People in Somerset are being asked to record wild mammals in gardens and other green spaces over the summer... and more