Tuesday 18th November

Tuesday, 18 November 2025 at 06:00

By Steve Haigh

Somerset Council has set up a task force to help identify land for a permanent traveller’s site in the county. Police are appealing for information after a charity shop in Martock was targeted by burglars. A Somerset woman is seeking individuals with a connection to the armed forces to join a new amateur rowing club...and more.

Somerset Council has set up a task force to help identify land for a permanent traveller’s site in the county. It follows numerous incidents in which public open spaces have been occupied illegally by travellers. Landowners and communities are being asked to come forward with possible locations. Somerset Council hasn’t said when it will provide the new permanent traveller’s site.

Police are appealing for information after burglars targeted a charity shop. The incident occurred at Martock Charity Shop, in North Street, in the early hours of Tuesday, October 28th. If you can assist the police with their inquiries, please call the non-emergency number 101.

Repairs are being carried out at Wells bus station all this week. Somerset Council says there’ll be some disruption for passengers but that buses will run at their regular times.

Police are investigating the theft of two motorbikes, valued at £20,000, from a house in Evercreech. The raid happened two weeks ago but details have only just been made public. Police are seeking help in identifying three men caught on CCTV breaking into the property.

A Somerset woman is seeking individuals with a connection to the armed forces to establish a new amateur rowing club. Sandra Murison plans to use the Bristol Channel for rowing club activities and is inviting service people, veterans, and their families to join as members.

A Chard woman has been recognised for her campaigning work. Annie Tombs, who led a campaign for better maternity services at Yeovil Hospital, has been named a finalist in the Muma Nurture New Face of 2025 awards.

More from News

Friday 30th October

Wells Cathedral says it's having to get creative to bring in more money as financial pressures continue to grow. A convenience store in Martock has been allowed to keep its alcohol licence despite an employee working there illegally. Police have seized an illegally ridden e-scooter in Yeovil in response to concerns from local residents... and more
Thursday 29th October

A Yeovil man has been detained under the Mental Health Act for attacking his mother with a knife. People in Chard are being reminded that it’s unlawful to attach flags to lamp posts and street furniture. Wincanton Racecourse has called off its 'Badger Chase Day' because the ground is too firm... and more
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