Tuesday 15th September

Tuesday, 15 September 2026 at 06:00

By Steve Haigh

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

Police investigating an attack on a shop worker in Yeovil have released CCTV images of a man and woman they want to speak to. The incident happened at a mobile phone shop in Middle Street in the town centre when, apart from the attack on the shop worker, a security camera was also damaged. The images of the pair can be viewed on the Avon and Somerset Police website and if you think you know who they are, you’re asked to call the police non-emergency number 101.

Farmers in Somerset are being warned to expect more cases of bluetongue. Nearly one thousand cases of the virus have been confirmed across the UK, including 89 in Somerset alone. Mandy Nevel, Head of Animal Health and Welfare at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, says the hot weather has been a contributing factor to the rise in infections.

Somerset Council says a decision on plans to build up to 1500 new homes in Taunton will be made by Christmas. Persimmon Homes and Redrow Homes want to build the homes, together with business units, a school, and a relief road, as part of the Monkton Heathfield urban extension. The plans have been on hold since 2022, during which time the development has gone through many changes following negotiations between the developers and planning officers.

Work has started on protecting bats at a new Health and Social Care Academy being built in Bridgwater. Construction of the building, on the site of the former community hospital in Salmon Parade, was paused for experts to assess how best to protect the bats. The gatehouse attic will now be converted into a safe space for the bats, with building work restarting by the end of the year.

Ilminster Carnival Committee has announced the cancellation of this year's Children's Carnival due to a lack of entries. Organisers say the event is no longer viable and that the cancellation only affects the Children's Carnival and not the evening carnival which remain unchanged. Ilminster Carnival takes place on Saturday October 3rd starting at 7 pm.

And, Yeovil Town are back in National League action tonight. They’re playing away at Aldershot. Kick off is at 7.45 pm.

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Thursday 29th October

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Wednesday 28th October

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
Tuesday 27th October

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
Monday 26th October

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.
Friday 23rd October

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.
Thursday 22nd October

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.
Wednesday 21st October

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