A serving officer from Avon and Somerset Police is facing a prison sentence after indecent images of children were found at his home. Building 300 new homes and a football stadium in Chard has moved closer following improvements to an access road. World Horse Welfare has reopened the Glenda Spooner Farm near Somerton following a major flood event...and more
A serving officer from Avon and Somerset Police, who lives in Crewkerne, is facing a prison sentence after more than one thousand indecent images of children were found at his home. James Gullis, aged 29, pleaded guilty to multiple charges, relating to the making and possession of indecent or prohibited images of children when he appeared at Exeter Magistrates Court. Gullis, a former scout leader, was bailed and will be sentenced at Exeter Crown Court on March 19th.
World Horse Welfare has reopened the Glenda Spooner Farm near Somerton following a flooding event that damaged two bungalows and a Visitor Centre. The charity says the horses on the farm are doing well and that staff has been provided with temporary accommodation.
Building 300 new homes and a football stadium in Chard has moved a step closer. It follows the completion of improvements to an access road off Thorndun Park Drive. Construction of the homes and stadium cannot commence, however, until Somerset Council has approved the design and layout of the development.
Wells Cathedral has criticised a new cap on the amount of VAT it can claim for repairs to the historic building. Under the 'listed places of worship scheme,' the cathedral can claim £25,000 to offset VAT. But when the scheme ends in March next year, the Cathedral says it will have to pay full VAT on repairs after that date.
A walk has been organised to raise funds for Dorothy House Hospice. The event is a chance for people to come together and support end-of-life care.
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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