Tuesday 3rd December

Tuesday, 3 December 2024 06:00

By Steve Haigh

Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident in Shepton Mallet in which a man was beaten up. A major emergency exercise is taking place at Leonardo Helicopters in Yeovil today. A Crewkerne dental surgery has been voted UK Dental Practice of the Year...and more.

Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident in Shepton Mallet in which a man was beaten up. It happened in Hitchin Lane, an alleyway between Queens Road and The Sidings at around 4.30 in the afternoon of Sunday, November 17th. Police are trying to trace two men, described as white, in their late teens, who punched and kicked the man, before running off towards The Sidings. If you can help, you’re asked to please call the non-emergency number 101.

Leonardo Helicopters in Yeovil are taking part in a major emergency exercise today. People are being advised that emergency vehicles will be seen and heard arriving and leaving the factory site on Lysander Road across the day.

Somerset Council has announced new plans for devolution from central government. Along with Dorset and Wiltshire Councils it has revised its Expression of Interest in devolution, committing to a Mayoral Combined Authority for the Heart of Wessex region. The plans do not involve merging the councils but would instead hand down powers and decision-making from central government to new "local partnership" areas.

Charities across Somerset have officially started their Christmas fundraising. Yeovil Hospital Charity says the funds raised will be used to make hospital stays more enjoyable for patients over the Christmas period.

A Crewkerne dental surgery has been voted UK Dental Practice of the Year in the Private Dentistry Awards 2024. The Black Swan Dental Spa in Falkland Square was also voted Digital Dental Practice of the Year in the South of England. Claire Handscomb, a hygienist at the Black Swan Surgery, received a Highly Commended Award in the Hygienist of the Year category.

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Wednesday 29th April

Somerset Council says Hendford Hill in Yeovil should be fully reopened to traffic by the end of May. Plans have been approved to build 40 new homes in Crewkerne. A huge pile of illegally dumped rubbish in Glastonbury has been cleared... and more
Tuesday 28th April

Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision at Rimpton. A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage in South Petherton. Former Yeovil Town manager Gary Johnson has been retained as first-team manager of Taunton Town for next season... and more
Monday 27th April

A former school in Sherborne has been badly damaged by fire. A care home in Yeovil has been rated outstanding. ublic spaces in West Coker owned by Somerset Council are being handed over to the parish council. Mendip Golf Club has presented a cheque for £12,000 to Mind in Somerset... and more
Friday 24th April

Plans have been submitted to turn a property on Preston Road in Yeovil into a House in Multiple Occupation. Yeovil’s Marlie Packer has been recalled to the England Red Roses starting line-up for tomorrow’s Women’s Six Nations game against Wales. Three sisters from Yeovil will be running the London Marathon this weekend in support of Guide Dogs UK... and more
Thursday 23rd April

Helicopters from RNAS Yeovilton have completed six weeks of sorties, protecting Cyprus from attacks by Iran. People in Somerset who use domestic heating oil are calling on the government to regulate the oil supply industry. Patients are being invited to register at a new NHS dentist in Crewkerne... and more
Wednesday 22nd April

Expectant mothers are using Yeovil Hospital once again to give birth following the reopening of the maternity unit. A Yeovil man has been jailed for four years for committing sexual offences against two young girls. Plans have been approved to convert a pub in Milborne Port into housing... and more
Tuesday 21st April

NHS Somerset has delayed closing the hyper-acute stroke unit at Yeovil Hospital. A former Avon and Somerset Police officer has been jailed for making indecent images of children. A Somerset man has been fined after pleading guilty to hunting a wild animal with dogs... and more