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
A former school in Sherborne has been badly damaged by fire. The blaze at Newall House, which closed as a school in 2000, broke out at around 4 pm yesterday with reports of flames seen coming out of the roof. In September last year, Dorset Council was warned the empty Grade-11 listed building had become a target of anti-social behaviour and could be at risk of arson.
A care home in Yeovil has been rated outstanding following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission. Cookson’s Court, off Preston Road, received the top rating, with inspectors praising staff for their dedication.
Public spaces in West Coker owned by Somerset Council are being handed over to the parish council. The transfer of assets includes land at Font Lane and Lakefields with access to Sampsons Wood.
Somerset Council has delayed a decision on plans to build fifty-six homes in Somerton. The development is the first phase of a scheme by Bloor Homes to build 130 properties off Bancombe Road at Somerton. Somerset Council’s Planning Committee South voted to postpone a decision until more details were known about providing a safe walking route for children attending the nearby King Ina Church of England school.
A plot of woodland and pastureland on the Blackdown Hills has sold for £128,000 at auction. The land, located on Ford Street, includes a timber cabin and covers 6.55 acres. It was advertised with guide price of £80,000 but exceeded expectations by a further £48,000
Wells Cathedral says it's having to get creative to bring in more money as financial pressures continue to grow. A convenience store in Martock has been allowed to keep its alcohol licence despite an employee working there illegally. Police have seized an illegally ridden e-scooter in Yeovil in response to concerns from local residents... and more
A Yeovil man has been detained under the Mental Health Act for attacking his mother with a knife. People in Chard are being reminded that it’s unlawful to attach flags to lamp posts and street furniture. Wincanton Racecourse has called off its 'Badger Chase Day' because the ground is too firm... and more
Leweston School near Sherborne has announced that it is closing with immediate effect. NHS Somerset could merge with neighbours in Bath and North-East Somerset and Dorset to cut costs. Somerset’s Lord-Lieutenant has launched a campaign to get more people nominated for national honours... and more
Work has started building a new six-million-pound flood defence scheme in Taunton. Plans have been submitted to build a new church hall in Martock. People are being asked to donate gifts to this year’s Chard Christmas Present Appeal... and more
Eligible groups in Somerset are being encouraged to get their flu jabs. There’s a rare opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look inside Avon & Somerset Police’s control room. Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader, Daisy Cooper MP, has visited Yeovil... and more.
Somerset is the 11th most challenging place in England to be a child according to a report. Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire could have its own elected ‘Wessex Mayor’ by 2028. Cricketer, Ian Botham returns to the county this weekend... and more.
The NFU says that testing for the virus Bluetongue needs to be sped up. Construction of new flats on Yeovil’s Grimsby Corner site will officially begin next year. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind tomorrow... and more.
The owner of campsite in Somerset says a two-thousand-seven-hundred percent increase in business rates will be 'catastrophic' for his business. Plans to build nearly 300 new homes on the outskirts of Chard have been given the go ahead. Yeovil Town are through to the first round proper of the FA Cup after beating Leatherhead 5-2 at Huish Park last night... and more
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