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.
Police investigating an attack on a shop worker in Yeovil have released CCTV images of a man and woman they want to speak to. Farmers in Somerset are being warned to expect more cases of bluetongue. Ilminster Carnival Committee has announced the cancellation of this year's Children's Carnival due to a lack of entries... and more
Two new mobile NHS breast screening units have taken to the road in Somerset. More than 700 new homes are to be built alongside the M5 in Bridgwater. Dawes Twineworks in West Coker is one of several venues open to the public for free this month... and more
It’s going to cost more to park in Chard. Police have issued an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with two burglaries in Yeovil. Somerset Cricket Club is planning to stage performances by some of the world's biggest artistes at their Taunton ground... and more
Work has begun building a new multi-million-pound David Lloyd leisure centre in Yeovil. NHS Somerset says a new system to handle emergency stroke care will lead to "better outcomes" for patients. Tickets for next year’s Glastonbury Festival will go on sale in October...and more
Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to following an assault in Yeovil. Businesses in Taunton say they're worried that planned changes to parking rules could put people off visiting the town. The Red Arrows will take to the skies near the Somerset border in a one-off display later this week... and more
Police in Avon and Somerset say they’re dealing with a big increase in reports of cloned vehicle fraud. A new video system designed to speed up stroke care has been launched in Somerset. Pilgrims are walking through Somerset this week to mark eight hundred years since the death of Saint Francis of Assisi... and more
Avon and Somerset Police are warning about a new scam involving criminals posing as police officers. Flu vaccinations are now available on the NHS ahead of the winter. Liverpool comedian John Bishop has cancelled his show in Taunton later this week after breaking his ankle... and more
Police are investigating a suspected arson attack on a vehicle near Shepton Mallet. New taxi charges come into force in Somerset later this month. The fire service is treating as accidental a blaze at a flat in Yeovil town centre... and more
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