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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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