Local News Wednesday 7th September

Wednesday, 7 September 2022 06:00

Yeovil Town is investigating reports that a fan or more than one fan used discriminatory and offensive language during the game against York City at Huish Park last Saturday. Somerset Chamber of Commerce has launched a new initiative to fill job vacancies across the County. A Somerton woman has appeared in court charged with threatening and abusive behaviour. Katie Galan-Wilkinson of Ilminster, who’s been treated for a brain tumour, raised £355 with her ‘Walk of Hope’ event held last weekend. People in Chard are being asked to comment on plans to build 230 new homes...and more.

Yeovil Town is investigating reports that a fan or more than one fan used discriminatory and offensive language during the game against York City at Huish Park last Saturday. The club says it has a recording of the chanting, which is the subject of an internal investigation. The Football Association has been informed of the matter. In a statement, Yeovil Town says it stands firm against all forms of discrimination.

Somerset Chamber of Commerce has launched a new initiative to fill job vacancies across the County. The Local Skills Improvement Plan links employers with schools and colleges to find young people to take up employment.

A Somerton woman has appeared in court charged with threatening and abusive behaviour. Paris Ridley-Brown, of Russett Road, pleaded guilty to two counts of using threatening, abusive or insulting words in Somerton in January of this year. She was made the subject of a community order and told to pay compensation of £100 by magistrates in Yeovil.

Katie Galan-Wilkinson of Ilminster, who’s been treated for a brain tumour, raised £355 with her ‘Walk of Hope’ event held last weekend. Katie was joined on the two-mile hike by several dozen supporters with all proceeds going towards brain tumour research.

People in Chard are being asked to comment on plans to build 230 new homes on the eastern edge of town. Developers, Gladman Developments, want to use land off Oaklands Avenue and Avishayes Road for the scheme. The consultation is open until the end of September. It’s thought the company will submit a formal planning application to South Somerset District Council before the end of the year.

A birds of prey centre near Chard has launched a Just Giving appeal to feed the 100 animals that it looks after. Sharan Cox, the owner of Sher-an-day, says they've been hit hard by the rising cost of food and avian flu restrictions and that they need to raise £3,000 to provide food for the animals through the winter.

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Monday 14th September

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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

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
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