A business owner in Wincanton says it’s unfair that the energy price cap does not apply to businesses. A Chard man who carried out armed robberies at two shops in Yeovil has been jailed for three-and-a-half years. A Wincanton woman has been appointed an Ambassador with the Children's Society in the South West. An Ilminster businessman has taken over sponsorship of the Avon and Somerset Police Men’s football team...and more.
A business owner in Wincanton says it’s unfair that the energy price cap does not apply to businesses. Unlike domestic users who do benefit from the price cap, prices for energy supplied to businesses are not capped. Chris Ormrod, who runs the Flavour Works in Wincanton, says his bills have risen 400 percent in the last six months.
A Chard man who carried out armed robberies at two shops in Yeovil has been jailed for three-and-a-half years. Taunton Crown Court was told that Ragnar Potter of Furnham Road in Chard stole £400 in one raid and £320 in a second, together with £1,370 in tobacco. Potter pleaded guilty to both robberies that took place in November and December last year.
A Wincanton woman has been appointed an Ambassador with the Children's Society in the South West. In the role, Nicola King will represent the Diocese of Bath and Wells on behalf of St Peter and St Paul's Church in Wincanton. She says her main responsibility will be to get the work of the Society better understood.
An Ilminster businessman has taken over sponsorship of the Avon and Somerset Police Men’s football team. Duncan McKechnie, owner of Action Coach, will have his company branding on the front of the player’s shirts for the next two seasons.
Events are being held all this year to mark the 50th anniversary of the Mendip Hills being designated an area of outstanding natural beauty. The Mendip Hills were awarded AONB status in February 1972.
The Chief Executive of Somerset Council, Duncan Sharkey, has admitted to making mistakes in cutting jobs. Yeovil MP Adam Dance is supporting a Lib Dem initiative to introduce a new ‘Farm First’ training scheme. Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance has launched an appeal to help buy a second helicopter... and more.
A man has appeared in court in connection with an attack in Wincanton. A member of Somerset Council, jailed for 26 months for taking part in a Just Stop Oil protest, may not have to stand down as a councillor. NHS Somerset has announced that changes to stroke services at Yeovil Hospital will "go live" in the spring of next year...and more
Avon and Somerset Police say 62 drivers were arrested in the first week of the Christmas drink and drug driving campaign. A reindeer farm near Yeovil thinks it may have to close after being told it needs a Zoo licence. Father Christmas has made a special delivery of presents to Charlton Farm Children's Hospice in Somerset...and more
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset has criticised the government for axing the role. Police are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic accident near Ilminster in which a woman was seriously injured. Residents of Freedom Avenue in Yeovil are raising funds for charity with a big display of Christmas lights...and more.
Plans to build 150 new homes in Ilminster have been scrapped. A Somerset councillor has been jailed for 26 months. Marks & Spencer wants to build a new Food Store in Ilminster. Poundland has announced that it’s shutting its store in Middle Street in Yeovil...and more
Police are appealing for witnesses after an assault on a man in Chard. Lloyds Banking Group has announced a date for closing the Halifax in Yeovil. Train journeys on the Castle Cary to Taunton line will be disrupted next week due to engineering work. The mental health charity MIND in Somerset has produced a Christmas advent calendar... and more.
The Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Police says her force is doing all it can to reduce anti-social behaviour. Somerset Council has deferred a decision on introducing Sunday car parking charges. People living in deprived areas in Somerset are being fast-tracked for hospital treatment...and more
Fire crews have rescued the driver of a car that got stuck in floodwater near Ilminster. Avon and Somerset Police are urging people going out to celebrate this Christmas to book a taxi or use public transport. A woman from South Petherton has come top at the British Down Syndrome Swimming Championships...and more,
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