Wednesday 15th July

Wednesday, 15 July 2026 06:00

By Steve Haigh

Bus passengers in Yeovil have been provided with easier access to the town's bus station. Firefighters are warning of an increased risk of wildfires because of the hot weather. Aldi is asking for public comments on plans to build a new food store in Chard... and more

Bus passengers in Yeovil have been provided with easier access to the town's bus station following the completion of work at Glovers Walk. The final phase of demolition has reopened the link between Middle Street and the bus station, creating a clearer and more accessible route for travellers. Bus stops are also being updated with improved information to help passengers find the right service and benches have been reinstated. Somerset Council says it's working with local community groups on temporary uses for the area, while longer-term redevelopment plans are drawn up.

Firefighters are warning of an increased risk of wildfires because of the hot weather. Natural England has issued "exceptional" and "very high" wildfire risk warnings for Somerset as the heatwave continues. Mark Humphry farms near Ilminster and is chair of Somerset NFU. He says the high temperatures are creating an extra risk of farm machinery - including combine harvesters - catching fire.

A new NHS dental practice has officially opened in Crewkerne. The surgery, on Market Street, is run by Crewkerne Dental Care and was opened by local MP Adam Dance. It's the third new NHS dental practice commissioned by NHS Somerset to open in the county since October last year, following previous openings in Wellington and Chard.

And Aldi is asking for public comments on plans to build a new food store in Chard. The supermarket chain wants to develop the former Oscar Mayer factory site. The proposed store would have a sales area of 1,100 square metres, create 40 local jobs, and include 100 parking spaces. The consultation is open now on Aldi's website and closes on August the 2nd.

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Tuesday 14th July

A Martock machinery business has been bought out of administration saving the jobs of 15 employees. A Somerton man has pleaded not guilty to dangerous driving after a car crashed into a house in Martock. Drivers are being reminded that the A303 between South Petherton and Ilminster will be closed in both directions overnight from tonight... and more
Monday 13th July

Somerset Council says it's lost £91 million on commercial property investments. The former Clay Pigeon Karting Track near Yeovil is to be turned into a holiday park. The fire service is warning the dry conditions continue to pose a risk of grass fires... and more
Friday 10th July

The inquest into the death of a sex offender has returned an open conclusion. A driver has been arrested after a pursuit across the county. Ilminster Arts Centre has held its 2026 Open Exhibition Prize Giving Event... and more
Thursday 9th July

A father who shook his baby to death has been convicted of murder. Local people at high risk of having oesophageal cancer can take part in a new NHS test. Cheddar Reservoir will be closed to the public until next Monday morning because of the extreme heat... and more
Wednesday 8th July

NHS Somerset is warning us to take care as a new amber heat-health alert comes into place. A Yeovil encampment of campervans could soon be evicted. Chard’s former Oscar Mayer site could become home to a new Aldi... and more
Tuesday 7th July

Two men have been found guilty of attempted murder in Yeovil. Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious crash near Taunton. A new partnership in Somerset aims to tackle domestic abuse through the power of grassroots sport... and more
Monday 6th July

A Yeovil man has been jailed after an incident in the town in March. A Frome warehouse fire last week is being treated as suspicious. The summer lifeguard service returned to Brean and Burnham on Sea at the weekend... and more
Friday 3rd July

Somerset residents are being urged to be tick-aware. Children are being encouraged to pick up a book over the summer holidays. A Yeovil apprentice has been recognised for his outstanding achievement... and more