Monday 23rd October

Monday, 23 October 2023 06:00

By Steve Haigh

Plans have been submitted to build thirty-one new homes in Charlton Horethorne, near Sherborne. Paintings, sculptures, fixtures and fittings from Dillington House in Ilminster that closed in September are being auctioned at the end of the month. The search is on for old cine footage of the Yeovil to Taunton railway line for a new film being made about the line...and more.

Plans have been submitted to build 31 new homes in Charlton Horethorne, near Sherborne. Land off Harvest Lane would be used for the development which would also include two commercial buildings and a children's play area. According to the Somerset Council’s Planning portal, sixteen residents in Charlton Horethorne are currently objecting to the plans.

A 'Bowl for Health' programme has been launched in Ilminster to promote physical and mental well-being in the local community. The scheme, which is free to join, runs each Tuesday at Ilminster Bowling Club. Those taking part will be shown the basics of playing bowls and have the chance to make new friends.

An auction of items from Dillington House in Ilminster is being held at the end of the month. The sale will include paintings, fixtures and fittings, sculptures, and other effects. Items can be viewed this coming weekend on Saturday the 28th and Sunday the 29th of October. The auction will be held the following day, Monday the 30th, starting at 9 am.

Plans have been submitted to build a further eight industrial units at Cadbury Business Park in North Cadbury. In their application that will be decided by Somerset Council, the applicants Brickcourt Ltd say a pond and new landscaping will be created on the site to help reduce the flood risk.

Trainees at Leonardo Helicopters in Yeovil have presented a cheque for £22,000 to the Somerset-based charity, Promise Works, which supports disadvantaged children and young people. The money was raised through bucket collections and with Trainees from Leonardo taking part in the Yeovil Half Marathon.

The search is on for old cine footage of the Yeovil to Taunton railway line for a new film being made about the line. Local filmmaker, Phil Lilly says his documentary will only work if he finds people with footage of the old Yeovil Town and Hendford stations and steam trains running on the line. Phil is appealing for anyone with old movies of the Yeovil to Taunton line to contact him.

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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