Monday 18th August

Monday, 18 August 2025 06:00

By Steve Haigh

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.

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Wednesday 29th April

Somerset Council says Hendford Hill in Yeovil should be fully reopened to traffic by the end of May. Plans have been approved to build 40 new homes in Crewkerne. A huge pile of illegally dumped rubbish in Glastonbury has been cleared... and more
Tuesday 28th April

Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision at Rimpton. A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage in South Petherton. Former Yeovil Town manager Gary Johnson has been retained as first-team manager of Taunton Town for next season... and more
Monday 27th April

A former school in Sherborne has been badly damaged by fire. A care home in Yeovil has been rated outstanding. ublic spaces in West Coker owned by Somerset Council are being handed over to the parish council. Mendip Golf Club has presented a cheque for £12,000 to Mind in Somerset... and more
Friday 24th April

Plans have been submitted to turn a property on Preston Road in Yeovil into a House in Multiple Occupation. Yeovil’s Marlie Packer has been recalled to the England Red Roses starting line-up for tomorrow’s Women’s Six Nations game against Wales. Three sisters from Yeovil will be running the London Marathon this weekend in support of Guide Dogs UK... and more
Thursday 23rd April

Helicopters from RNAS Yeovilton have completed six weeks of sorties, protecting Cyprus from attacks by Iran. People in Somerset who use domestic heating oil are calling on the government to regulate the oil supply industry. Patients are being invited to register at a new NHS dentist in Crewkerne... and more
Wednesday 22nd April

Expectant mothers are using Yeovil Hospital once again to give birth following the reopening of the maternity unit. A Yeovil man has been jailed for four years for committing sexual offences against two young girls. Plans have been approved to convert a pub in Milborne Port into housing... and more
Tuesday 21st April

NHS Somerset has delayed closing the hyper-acute stroke unit at Yeovil Hospital. A former Avon and Somerset Police officer has been jailed for making indecent images of children. A Somerset man has been fined after pleading guilty to hunting a wild animal with dogs... and more