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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Tuesday 15th September

Police investigating an attack on a shop worker in Yeovil have released CCTV images of a man and woman they want to speak to. Farmers in Somerset are being warned to expect more cases of bluetongue. Ilminster Carnival Committee has announced the cancellation of this year's Children's Carnival due to a lack of entries... and more
Monday 14th September

Two new mobile NHS breast screening units have taken to the road in Somerset. More than 700 new homes are to be built alongside the M5 in Bridgwater. Dawes Twineworks in West Coker is one of several venues open to the public for free this month... and more
Friday 11th September

It’s going to cost more to park in Chard. Police have issued an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with two burglaries in Yeovil. Somerset Cricket Club is planning to stage performances by some of the world's biggest artistes at their Taunton ground... and more
Thursday 10th September

Work has begun building a new multi-million-pound David Lloyd leisure centre in Yeovil. NHS Somerset says a new system to handle emergency stroke care will lead to "better outcomes" for patients. Tickets for next year’s Glastonbury Festival will go on sale in October...and more
Wednesday 9th September

Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to following an assault in Yeovil. Businesses in Taunton say they're worried that planned changes to parking rules could put people off visiting the town. The Red Arrows will take to the skies near the Somerset border in a one-off display later this week... and more
Tuesday 8th September

Police in Avon and Somerset say they’re dealing with a big increase in reports of cloned vehicle fraud. A new video system designed to speed up stroke care has been launched in Somerset. Pilgrims are walking through Somerset this week to mark eight hundred years since the death of Saint Francis of Assisi... and more
Monday 7th September

Avon and Somerset Police are warning about a new scam involving criminals posing as police officers. Flu vaccinations are now available on the NHS ahead of the winter. Liverpool comedian John Bishop has cancelled his show in Taunton later this week after breaking his ankle... and more
Friday 4th September

Police are investigating a suspected arson attack on a vehicle near Shepton Mallet. New taxi charges come into force in Somerset later this month. The fire service is treating as accidental a blaze at a flat in Yeovil town centre... and more