Police are investigating a suspected arson attack in Yeovil. Women in Street and Glastonbury are being encouraged to take part in a scheme to highlight unsafe areas to walk alone. A Nottinghamshire man, on a pub-crawl around Britain to help boost the pub trade, is currently visiting pubs in Somerset...and more.
Police are investigating a suspected arson attack in Yeovil. It happened when a car burst into flames in Goldcroft at around 7 am last Friday. Police say the vehicle was left completely burnt out and would like to hear from anyone with information, including CCTV footage that would help their inquiries. If you can help, please call the non-emergency number 101.
People who live in the area served by Yeovil Town Council are being asked for their views on paying more in Council Tax to fund the re-opening of the Octagon Theatre. Letters are being sent out this week asking households if they would be prepared to pay around 22 pence extra every week to fund Yeovil Town Council borrowing £3.3 million to pay towards upgrading the Octagon. The consultation is open until September 21st, with drop-in sessions being held at Westlands Entertainment venue on August 28th and September 3rd.
Women in Street and Glastonbury are being encouraged to take part in a scheme to highlight areas where it's unsafe to walk alone. Rose Green is a Neighbourhood Police Inspector and is involved in the Walk and Talk Scheme, which pairs women who feel unsafe when out walking with female police officers.
Efforts are underway to find new foster families in Somerset, with the number of children in care outweighing the number of carers. Somerset Council says they currently have over 600 children 'being looked after' but have only 150 carers. Next month, a series of information sessions is being held, including one in Street, for those interested in becoming foster parents.
A Nottinghamshire man, on a pub crawl around Britain, is currently visiting pubs in Somerset. Dale Harvey started the Great British Pub Crawl three years ago to give a boost to the pub trade, as so many pubs are closing. Dale has so far visited 7,000 pubs nationwide.
The Chief Executive of Somerset Council, Duncan Sharkey, has admitted to making mistakes in cutting jobs. Yeovil MP Adam Dance is supporting a Lib Dem initiative to introduce a new ‘Farm First’ training scheme. Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance has launched an appeal to help buy a second helicopter... and more.
A man has appeared in court in connection with an attack in Wincanton. A member of Somerset Council, jailed for 26 months for taking part in a Just Stop Oil protest, may not have to stand down as a councillor. NHS Somerset has announced that changes to stroke services at Yeovil Hospital will "go live" in the spring of next year...and more
Avon and Somerset Police say 62 drivers were arrested in the first week of the Christmas drink and drug driving campaign. A reindeer farm near Yeovil thinks it may have to close after being told it needs a Zoo licence. Father Christmas has made a special delivery of presents to Charlton Farm Children's Hospice in Somerset...and more
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset has criticised the government for axing the role. Police are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic accident near Ilminster in which a woman was seriously injured. Residents of Freedom Avenue in Yeovil are raising funds for charity with a big display of Christmas lights...and more.
Plans to build 150 new homes in Ilminster have been scrapped. A Somerset councillor has been jailed for 26 months. Marks & Spencer wants to build a new Food Store in Ilminster. Poundland has announced that it’s shutting its store in Middle Street in Yeovil...and more
Police are appealing for witnesses after an assault on a man in Chard. Lloyds Banking Group has announced a date for closing the Halifax in Yeovil. Train journeys on the Castle Cary to Taunton line will be disrupted next week due to engineering work. The mental health charity MIND in Somerset has produced a Christmas advent calendar... and more.
The Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Police says her force is doing all it can to reduce anti-social behaviour. Somerset Council has deferred a decision on introducing Sunday car parking charges. People living in deprived areas in Somerset are being fast-tracked for hospital treatment...and more
Fire crews have rescued the driver of a car that got stuck in floodwater near Ilminster. Avon and Somerset Police are urging people going out to celebrate this Christmas to book a taxi or use public transport. A woman from South Petherton has come top at the British Down Syndrome Swimming Championships...and more,
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