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.
The government is facing increasing pressure to clarify whether it will order new medium-lift helicopters from Leonardo in Yeovil. Somerset Council is spending £5 million on new laptops. A new singing group is being set up in Yeovil for people living with dementia...and more
The go-ahead has been given to build 200 new homes at Ilchester. Taunton Town Council is increasing its share of the Council Tax by 3 per cent a year. Somerset is featured in a new Agatha Christie drama being shown on Netflix from this week...and more
The company behind a proposed tidal lagoon between Watchet and Minehead says it could create up to eight thousand jobs. A third councillor on Somerset Council has joined Reform UK. St Margaret's Hospice says this year’s Christmas tree collection scheme raised forty-seven thousand pounds...and more.
The union representing workers at Leonardo in Yeovil says it needs a clear answer from the government on whether the Yeovil factory will be awarded a contract to build new medium-lift helicopters for the RAF. Somerset Council says more support will be provided to foster carers. A bird flu surveillance zone remains in place over the Somerset Levels...and more
The Government says it won’t bring forward a decision on buying new helicopters from Leonardo in Yeovil. A bird flu surveillance zone remains in place over the Somerset Levels. Yeovil’s temporary police station on Horsey Lane is to close at the end of the month....and more
Leonardo is threatening to shut its Yeovil factory. Somerset Community Foundation says there's still time to donate money to its Surviving Winter Appeal. The Swan Theatre in Yeovil is staging a number of special performances to mark its 50th anniversary...and more.
A Yeovil man has been arrested and then de-arrested after a collision in Dorset. A Somerset food manufacturer could be expanding its Wincanton base. A new dementia-friendly choir has been launched in Yeovil...and more.
Adam Dance MP is welcoming developments in his campaign to support neurodivergent schoolchildren. Somerset was the star of the small screen last night, thanks to BBC comedy ‘Can You Keep A Secret’. A Yeovil gymnastics club has hosted a VIP guest...and more.
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