An investigation is underway after a man was found seriously injured in the Queensway Place area of Yeovil . A man has been charged with murder following an incident in South Petherton. Yeovil Town FC have confirmed that Mark Cooper has been relieved of his duties... and more.
An investigation is underway after a man was found seriously injured in the Queensway Place area of Yeovil, near Tesco Extra on Sunday night. Avon & Somerset Police say they are keeping an open mind as to whether the injuries are as a result of an accident or due to the actions of someone else. Witnesses or anyone with relevant footage are being asked to call 101 or contact Crimestoppers, quoting ref 5225239540.
Meanwhile a man has been charged with murder following an incident in South Petherton. 43 year old Colin Lawson was found with serious injuries in Holbrook Park on Friday. 49 year old Graham Janes of Pear Tree Drive, Chard is accused of his murder. A post-mortem found Mr Lawson suffered a number of wound injuries.
Yeovil Town Football Club have confirmed that Mark Cooper has been relieved of his duties as First Team Manager. In a statement, the club has thanked Mark for his commitment to the club and paid tribute to his achievements during his three years at Huish Park. Richard Dryden is to step up with immediate effect whilst Yeovil Town begins the process of appointing a new permanent manager.
A busy junction on the Somerset stretch of the A303 is unlikely to be upgraded for the foreseeable future, according to National Highways. TheEagle Tavern junction lies on the road running from Ilminster to the Devon Border and was identified as a priority by the Peninsula Transport Sub-National Transport Body, a group of councillors from Cornwall, Devon and Somerset – but National Highways says it has to direct its funding towards what it describes as the locations of greatest need.
A charity cricket match has been held at Yeovil Cricket Ground, raising money for Tourette’s Action. Owen Healey is 12 and was recently diagnosed with the condition along with functional neurological disorder. Owen loves cricket and he’s a good wicket keeper as well.
The Chief Executive of Somerset Council, Duncan Sharkey, has admitted to making mistakes in cutting jobs. Yeovil MP Adam Dance is supporting a Lib Dem initiative to introduce a new ‘Farm First’ training scheme. Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance has launched an appeal to help buy a second helicopter... and more.
A man has appeared in court in connection with an attack in Wincanton. A member of Somerset Council, jailed for 26 months for taking part in a Just Stop Oil protest, may not have to stand down as a councillor. NHS Somerset has announced that changes to stroke services at Yeovil Hospital will "go live" in the spring of next year...and more
Avon and Somerset Police say 62 drivers were arrested in the first week of the Christmas drink and drug driving campaign. A reindeer farm near Yeovil thinks it may have to close after being told it needs a Zoo licence. Father Christmas has made a special delivery of presents to Charlton Farm Children's Hospice in Somerset...and more
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset has criticised the government for axing the role. Police are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic accident near Ilminster in which a woman was seriously injured. Residents of Freedom Avenue in Yeovil are raising funds for charity with a big display of Christmas lights...and more.
Plans to build 150 new homes in Ilminster have been scrapped. A Somerset councillor has been jailed for 26 months. Marks & Spencer wants to build a new Food Store in Ilminster. Poundland has announced that it’s shutting its store in Middle Street in Yeovil...and more
Police are appealing for witnesses after an assault on a man in Chard. Lloyds Banking Group has announced a date for closing the Halifax in Yeovil. Train journeys on the Castle Cary to Taunton line will be disrupted next week due to engineering work. The mental health charity MIND in Somerset has produced a Christmas advent calendar... and more.
The Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Police says her force is doing all it can to reduce anti-social behaviour. Somerset Council has deferred a decision on introducing Sunday car parking charges. People living in deprived areas in Somerset are being fast-tracked for hospital treatment...and more
Fire crews have rescued the driver of a car that got stuck in floodwater near Ilminster. Avon and Somerset Police are urging people going out to celebrate this Christmas to book a taxi or use public transport. A woman from South Petherton has come top at the British Down Syndrome Swimming Championships...and more,
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