Monday 22nd September

Monday, 22 September 2025 06:00

By Steve Haigh

Yeovil Town’s recently appointed new manager, Danny Webb, has resigned from the role after only one game in charge. Workers at Leonardo Helicopters in Yeovil are threatening to walk out in a dispute over pay. Plans to build up to 765 new homes at Up Mudford on the outskirts of Yeovil could be halted by a judicial review... and more

Yeovil Town’s recently appointed new manager, Danny Webb, has resigned from the role after only one game in charge. Webb has given personal and family reasons for stepping down so suddenly. Yeovil Town says Richard Dryden will take charge of the First Team for the rest of the season.

Workers at Leonardo Helicopters in Yeovil are threatening to walk out in a dispute over pay. Unite - the union representing employees at Leonardo sites across the UK - is balloting members on industrial action after rejecting a pay offer of 3.2 per cent. Leonardo says the offer is fair and competitive. News of the ballot follows the government’s announcement delaying an order for new medium lift helicopters for the RAF, a contract for which Leonardo is the sole bidder.

Plans to build up to 765 new homes at Up Mudford on the outskirts of Yeovil could be halted by a judicial review. Somerset Council has given the Abbey Manor Group outline planning to build on land off Primrose Lane. But Mudford Parish Council is concerned the development could increase the local flood risk, and have applied for the planning consent to be reviewed in the High Court.

Yeovil Hospital is taking part in a national study into vision loss. It’s investigating Wet Age Related Macular degeneration in eyes, where is early awareness is key to treating the problem.

A woman from near Shepton Mallet has had her hair shaved for charity. Hil Harrison, who lives in Alhampton, was taking part in a sponsored hair shave, held at the Alhampton Inn, raising £2,000 for Guide Dogs.

Forestry England says Somerset is likely to experience a dramatic and colourful display of leaves this autumn. It says this summer’s very warm weather has led to trees producing more sugar in their leaves, making them more colourful.

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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