Monday 16th October

Monday, 16 October 2023 06:00

By Steve Haigh

More trains are being introduced between Crewkerne, Yeovil Junction and Sherborne stations to London Waterloo following an upturn in passenger numbers. A South Petherton man has been found guilty of deliberately driving his car at a tent that had a woman and three children inside. Yeovil Town have been given a home draw against Gateshead in the first round proper of the FA Cup...and more.

More trains are being introduced on the line between Crewkerne, Yeovil Junction and Sherborne stations to London Waterloo following an upturn in passenger numbers. Services that were cut during the COVID pandemic are being restored from December. South West Railway say ten additional trains will run on weekdays, including two extra morning services. The new timetable comes into effect from Monday, December 11th.

Four Somerset parents have been fined at Yeovil Magistrates Court for school attendance offences. They were all found guilty of not ensuring their child or children attended school regularly. One of those who appeared was a woman from Bruton who was fined £440 with costs of £120.

A South Petherton man has been found guilty of deliberately driving his car at a tent that had a woman and three children inside. Exeter Crown Court was told the incident happened on a campsite in Cornwall following an argument between Andrew Layfield and his partner who was inside the tent at the time. Layfield of South Quarry Piece Road in South Petherton denied dangerous driving but was found guilty by a jury. Layfield is due to return to court next month for sentencing. Story courtesy of the County Gazette.

Yeovil Town has been given a home draw in the first round proper of the FA Cup following their 2-0 win in an FA Cup fourth-round qualifier against Southend. The Glovers will play National League side Gateshead in the First Round proper on Saturday, November 4th. The game is worth £40,000 in prize money to the Glovers.

Radio Ninesprings won second prize with its radio car entry in the Trade section at Wincanton Carnival at the weekend. The Best Decorated Cart prize went to Highlights Carnival Club with Jungle Rock. First prize in the Comic section was won by DIY Disasters. Samba by Hot Rock Carnival Club won Best Feature Cart and Best Tableau was won by Magnum Carnival Club with The Shortest Day.

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