The Poundland chain has confirmed its store closures, including one of the Yeovil branches next Friday. Yeovil's Marlie Packer has been awarded an OBE for her outstanding contribution to rugby. Nearly one hundred new low-cost homes could be coming to South Chard...and more.
The Poundland chain has confirmed its 2026 store closures, including plans to close one of its Yeovil branches next Friday. A total of 12 shops will close throughout January as part of a wider plan implemented at the beginning of 2024.
Not only was she part of the World Cup-winning Red Roses, who regained the trophy from New Zealand's Black Ferns, but Yeovil's Marlie Packer has also now been awarded an OBE for her outstanding contribution to rugby. She is a key member of the Saracens' squad this season, which is topping the Premiership Women's Rugby table.
Nearly 100 new low-cost homes could be coming to South Chard following a fresh proposal from the LiveWest housing association. The properties, if approved by local Councillors later this year, would be built on Perry Street, on the Somerset-Devon border.
Ilminster Town Council is seeking local input on where to place public electric car charging points in the town. Somerset Council has secured £3.78 million from the Government as part of a nationwide expansion of electric vehicle charging. The funding will support over 1,600 low-powered charge point sockets, both on-street and in car parks. Suggestions can be made at the Town Council website.
An on-demand bus service in Somerset says it's providing a massive lifeline for passengers. The Slinky Bus, run by Somerset Council, has provided more than 10,000 journeys in its first 18 months.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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