Local News Wednesday 21st June

Wednesday, 21 June 2023 06:00

By Steve Haigh

Somerset Waste Partnership says there’s been an increase in fires on their bin lorries and at recycling depots due to used batteries and disposable barbeques being left in waste bins for collection. The go-ahead's been given to build nine new homes in Horton, near Ilminster, despite local objections. Police are trying to find a driver who failed to stop after a crash on the A30 last week...and more.

Somerset Waste Partnership says there’s been an increase in fires on its bin lorries and at recycling depots in South Somerset. They’re asking householders not to put batteries, gas canisters and disposable barbeques into waste bins and to find other ways of disposing of these items safely.

Somerset Council has given the go-ahead for nine new homes to be built in Shave Lane, Horton, near Ilminster, despite residents claiming the road is too narrow to cope with additional traffic. The development will consist of nine detached dwellings, made up of two three-bedroomed houses, six four-bedroomed homes and one larger five-bedroomed unit. Existing buildings on the site will be demolished.

Police are trying to find a driver who failed to stop after a crash on the A30 last week. A black Volkswagen Golf collided with another car between Yeovil and Crewkerne on Thursday, June 15th, at around 11.40 am. The driver of the other vehicle sustained neck injuries and was taken to Yeovil Hospital but later discharged. Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dash cam footage to contact them by calling the non-emergency number 101.

Members of Ilminster Town Council have given their backing to building a new pavilion at Ilminster Cricket Club’s ground. The Club now has to wait for Somerset Council to make a final decision before work starts demolishing the existing pavilion to make way for the new building.

The airfield at Leonardo in Yeovil is in use tonight for test flights. Leonardo says aircraft will be taking off and landing until late into the night, and has apologised for any disturbance this may cause.

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Monday 14th September

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
Friday 11th September

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
Thursday 10th September

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
Wednesday 9th September

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
Tuesday 8th September

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Monday 7th September

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
Friday 4th September

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