Two Wildcat helicopters from 815 Squadron at RNAS Yeovilton have arrived in Cyprus to help protect RAF Akrotiri from further Iranian drone strikes. New figures show that 40 people were killed on Avon and Somerset’s roads in the last 12-months. A Somerset man has been recalling the day 60-years ago when he was a passenger on the last train on the Somerset and Dorset Railway... and more
Two Wildcat helicopters from 815 Squadron at RNAS Yeovilton have arrived in Cyprus as part of a build-up of UK military forces to protect RAF Akrotiri from Iranian drone strikes. Speaking during a visit to Yeovil, Defence Minister, Luke Pollard, said the Wildcat was ideally equipped to intercept any further Iranian drone attacks on RAF Akrotiri.
New figures show that 40 people were killed on Avon and Somerset’s roads in the last 12-months. Police say around half of the most serious accidents were caused by driver’s poor observations of pedestrians, bike riders and cyclists.
A Yeovil man has appeared at Taunton Crown Court for sentencing in connection with various sexual offences. Peter Robb, aged 43, of St Thomas Cross, was jailed for four years and three months. Robb was found guilty at an earlier hearing of various sexual offences dating back to March and April 2024.
Somerset Council has been asked to grant a premises licence for a live music event at Yeovil Showground. Nationwide Festivals Ltd are also seeking permission for the supply of alcohol at the venue off Two Towers Lane in Barwick on Saturday, May 30th.
A Somerset man has been recalling the day he was a passenger on the last train to travel on the Somerset and Dorset Railway. This month marks 60 years since the Bath to Bournemouth line was closed as part of the infamous Beeching cuts of the 1960’s. Tom Carswell says being on the last train on the Somerset and Dorset Railway was a sad occasion.
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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