Wednesday 29th July

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 at 06:00

By Steve Haigh

Police have arrested two suspects in connection with a series of moped thefts in Chard. A combine harvester has been destroyed in a farm fire at Forton, near Chard. A bowls player from Yeovil has won a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow... and more

Police have arrested two suspects in connection with a series of moped thefts in Chard. The arrests follow the recovery of two mopeds stolen from the town over the past six months. South Somerset Neighbourhood Police have thanked the public for supporting their investigation and are asking anyone with information about vehicle thefts in Chard to call the non-emergency number, 101.

A combine harvester has been destroyed in a farm fire at Forton, near Chard. Crops covering an area of around one hundred metres by seventy metres were also lost in the blaze. The fire service is reminding farmers of the increased risk of machinery fires during harvest time and is urging regular maintenance, together with carrying fire extinguishers on agricultural vehicles.

Yeovil MP Adam Dance has confirmed he will not be standing to retain his Somerset Council seat at next year's local elections. Mr Dance, who was elected as the Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil in the 2024 General Election, currently represents South Petherton and Islemoor on the council.

Ferne Animal Sanctuary, near Chard, has appealed for information after thieves targeted the charity over the weekend. A pick-up truck, trailer and tools were stolen in the raid.

A spinal injuries service at Yeovil Hospital has treated more than three hundred patients in its first year. The outpatient clinic, which opened in May last year, is the first spinal service at the hospital. Consultant surgeon Alex Goubran says he hopes spinal surgery will also be available at Yeovil in the future.

A bowls player from Yeovil has won a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Ron Homer finished runner-up in the Mixed Pairs event.

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