Demolition work at Yeovil’s Glovers Walk has been held up after two colonies of bees were discovered. Refurbishment of the town’s Dunelm store is underway. A teenager from Crewkerne has represented his country, winning a gold medal in a national boxing competition... and more.
Demolition work at Yeovil’s Glovers Walk has been held up after two colonies of bees were discovered in the wall cavities. Somerset Council have described a number of attempts to rid the building of the insects, including enticing the bees into a roof-based hive but with the help of an expert beekeeper, two queens have been captured alongside around 70,000 bees.
Meanwhile, refurbishment of the town’s Dunelm store at the Quedam Shopping Centre is underway, nearly a year after the major fire that forced its closure. We’ve been told strides have been taken towards a reopening, although a specific date hasn’t been set yet.
As part of Rural Housing Week, Somerset Council is highlighting the importance of affordable housing in rural communities. They say that a lack of affordable housing means residents, especially those who are younger, are less likely to remain local. With 111 affordable homes built in country locations in Somerset during 2024, there are hopes that the work will continue to service the needs of low-income families, young professionals and elderly residents in the area.
A teenager from Crewkerne has represented his country, winning a gold medal in a national boxing competition. Moken Mills, who's 15, was asked to represent his country after a series of boxing development days. He's already won 19 gold medals - 10 in international competitions and nine national titles - and 51 of 60 competitive bouts in boxing. Moken said the whole experience was incredible.
The NHS in Somerset is the first in the country to trial an online self-referral service for breast cancer. The MET office has confirmed that January was the wettest in Somerset since 2014. The MET office has confirmed that January was the wettest in Somerset since 2014... and more
Somerset Council is asking the government for extra funds to pay for the damage caused by Storm Chandra. There’s been a setback to the campaign to reopen Chinnock Hollow. The Telegraph newspaper has named the Barrington Boar at Barrington in a list of the top 50 best pubs in the UK... and more
Five flood warnings remain in place in Somerset covering the rivers Parrett, Yeo, Northmoor and Saltmoor. Somerset Council says it has no plans to demolish a derelict listed building near Chard Leisure Centre. A Yeovil farm shop has been honoured at a national awards ceremony... and more
The Met Office has issued a warning of more heavy rain for Somerset. A survey by Somerset Council shows nearly two-thirds of households would be happy to pay more in council tax. Yeovil Town Council is offering free allotment spaces to support people’s wellbeing... and more
Data from the weather centre at RNAS Yeovilton shows rainfall in Somerset was almost double the average for January. A disabled man is taking Somerset Council to the High Court, claiming its council tax reduction scheme is discriminatory. Ferne Animal Sanctuary near Chard is seeking urgent support to replenish its stocks of hay... and more
Somerset Council has warned that more homes are likely to flood with further heavy rain forecast to end the week. Discount retailer, The Original Factory Shop, which has an outlet in Crewkerne, has gone into administration. A Barista at Costa Coffee in Ilminster has won a place in the finals of a national competition...and more
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance has announced plans to develop a new operational base on the Leonardo airfield in Yeovil. Several people have been rescued from their homes in Ilminster due to flooding. An £800,000 project is underway to restore two staircases at Montecute House...and more
Last week was the wettest seven-day period in Somerset for twelve years. NHS Somerset says it’s working towards making access to dental care fairer for all. A scout leader in Somerset has been awarded the British Empire Medal for services to Young People...and more
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