Tuesday 28th October

Tuesday, 28 October 2025 at 05:00

By Steve Haigh

Plans have been submitted to build 12 new homes in Chard. A nursery in Yeovil has been rated ‘overall good' by Ofsted. A Somerset mortgage broker has achieved national recognition. A stretch of the M5 at Wellington will be shut every night this week...and more

Plans have been submitted to build 12 new homes in Chard. The development, consisting of two-bedroom houses, will be built on land off Jarman Way in Chard.

A nursery in Yeovil has been rated ‘overall good' by Ofsted. Marsh Lane Day on Marsh Lane in Yeovil was rated ‘good’ in every category, following an inspection. The Inspector’s report said children arrived happily to start their day, and showed keenness to get involved in all activities at the nursery.

A new app will debut at the Bridgwater Carnival this weekend. The event, with a crowd of up to 100,000 expected, takes place on Saturday. Bridgwater Carnival organisers say the app is a valuable addition for visitors.

National bakery chain Greggs has opened a new shop in Chard. 13 jobs have been created at the latest outlet on Tapstone Road, at the Tapstone Business Park.

A Somerset mortgage broker has achieved national recognition. Levels Financial in Long Sutton was named the second-best mortgage advisor in the UK at the recent ESTAS awards, based on customer reviews.

A stretch of the M5 at Wellington will be shut every night this week until Saturday for essential flood improvements. The northbound carriageway between junctions 27 at Tiverton and 25 at Taunton will be closed from 9 pm until 6 am.

With Christmas preparations underway, the shop in Langport is offering customers a free weighing service. Ingredients for festive recipes are measured and sold in paper bags to reduce waste. Owner of Langport Stores, John Rice-Lewis, introduced the idea when he bought the shop 12 years ago.

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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