A man has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a shop in Yeovil. A Public Health Consultant says Somerset's Covid case rates are at their highest ever. Police investigating an assault in Crewkerne in the week before Christmas are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. A bird of prey sanctuary in Chard has raised the money it needed to build a new treatment unit for injured birds and registration has opened for the Dorset and Somerset Air ambulance Coast2Coast cycle run.
A man has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a shop in Yeovil. The robbery at a newsagent on Wessex Road happened last October. It was reported at the time that a handgun was used before cash was stolen. Police say the suspect was traced following information provided by the public.
A Public Health Consultant says Somerset's Covid case rates are at their highest ever. The latest data shows there are 1,262 cases per 100,000 of the population.
Police investigating an assault in Crewkerne in the week before Christmas are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. A teenager was punched to the ground and kicked by two men in Market Square on 18th December. If you can help, you’re asked to call the non-emergency number 101.
A bird of prey sanctuary in Chard has raised the money it needed to build a new treatment unit for injured birds. Supporters of the Sharandys Birds of Prey sanctuary raised the £2,500 needed, in less than 6-weeks.
Registration has opened for the Dorset and Somerset Air ambulance Coast2Coast cycle run. The event from Watchet to West Bay raised £30,000 last year.
Wells Cathedral says it's having to get creative to bring in more money as financial pressures continue to grow. A convenience store in Martock has been allowed to keep its alcohol licence despite an employee working there illegally. Police have seized an illegally ridden e-scooter in Yeovil in response to concerns from local residents... and more
A Yeovil man has been detained under the Mental Health Act for attacking his mother with a knife. People in Chard are being reminded that it’s unlawful to attach flags to lamp posts and street furniture. Wincanton Racecourse has called off its 'Badger Chase Day' because the ground is too firm... and more
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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