Police are investigating a break-in at a house in South Petherton in which cash and jewellery were stolen. Somerset Council has defended its policy of not cutting roadside grass verges. Plans have been passed to convert the former Post Office in Somerton into a home. The new CEO of the Royal Bath and West Society says she’s feeling excited and a little nervous ahead of her first Royal Bath and West Show...and more.
Police are investigating a break-in at a house in South Petherton in which cash and jewellery were stolen. It happened at an address on Compton Road last Thursday, May 25th. Included in the items taken were a 24crt gold wedding ring and a three-coloured gold locket on a long chain with a broken clasp.
Drivers in Somerset are being reassured that safety is the main consideration when letting grass verges grow for longer. Somerset Council has been taking part in ‘No Mow May’ aimed at encouraging wildlife and leaving roadside verges uncut.
The new CEO of the Royal Bath and West Society says she’s feeling excited and a little nervous ahead of her first Royal Bath and West Show. The three-day event at the Shepton Mallet showground opens tomorrow and runs to Saturday. Carol Paris says they’ve tried to make the show affordable for everyone and are hopeful of a big turnout.
Mark Parris has been appointed as the new Chairman of Chard Town Football Club. Mr Parris takes over the role from Lindsey Gage who, in recognition of his long service at the Club, has been given the title of Vice President of Chard Town FC.
Plans have been passed to convert the former Post Office in Somerton into a home. The former retail site in The Triangle will now be connected to the house next door to form one large property.
Bird flu has been found at a nature reserve in Somerset, closing part of it down. St Margaret’s Hospice in Somerset is calling for the hospice sector to be given more central funding. The Barrington Boar in Barrington has been placed 12th in The Good Food Guide’s list of 100 best pubs in Britain... and more
Police are investigating a suspected arson attack on a mobile home near Yeovil. Somerset Council is suggesting people turn their pumpkins into soup this Halloween. People in Yeovil have until Sunday to comment on controversial plans to sell off four car parks in the town centre... and more.
Plans have been submitted to build 12 new homes in Chard. A nursery in Yeovil has been rated ‘overall good' by Ofsted. A Somerset mortgage broker has achieved national recognition. A stretch of the M5 at Wellington will be shut every night this week...and more
The Unite union has announced four days of strikes by its members at Leonardo in Yeovil. One of Yeovil’s busiest roads is closed to traffic today. Staff at the Ferne Animal Sanctuary near Chard raised £3,000 taking part in a Sleeping Ruff challenge at the weekend...and more
New figures show that 500 young people were either injured or killed on roads in Somerset and Devon last year. The Old School Community Centre in Queen Camel has reopened, thanks to a donation of £10,000 from Somerset Freemasons. Two Fleet Air Arm engineers based at RNAS Yeovilton have recreated a family moment from 26 years ago...and more
Yeovil-born actress Sarah Parish is supporting efforts to reopen the Octagon theatre. Mobility scooter campaigners in Somerset have welcomed a government review of the legislation governing the use of mobility scooters on public highways. Changes are being made to the dates when garden waste is collected in Somerset...and more
A major house builder in the South West says government targets for new house building in Somerset are 'unrealistic'. Pizza Hut is closing its restaurant in Yeovil. Staff at the Ferne Animal Sanctuary near Chard will be taking part in a ‘Sleeping Ruff’ challenge tomorrow...and more
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Reckleford in Yeovil is to shut for 15 days for essential drainage works. Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has paid out compensation of £23 million for claims related to birth injuries. A Grade II listed building in Glastonbury has been converted into a health and wellbeing centre...and more
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