Tuesday 15th September

Tuesday, 15 September 2026 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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Friday 11th September

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
Thursday 10th September

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
Wednesday 9th September

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
Tuesday 8th September

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
Monday 7th September

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
Friday 4th September

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
Thursday 3rd September

Fifteen thousand people have signed a petition calling on Somerset Council to cancel plans for a huge data centre in Bridgwater. A nest of Asian hornets has been found in Somerset. More patients in Somerset are set to benefit from a hospital project aimed at restoring independence... and more