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.
Police investigating an attack on a shop worker in Yeovil have released CCTV images of a man and woman they want to speak to. Farmers in Somerset are being warned to expect more cases of bluetongue. Ilminster Carnival Committee has announced the cancellation of this year's Children's Carnival due to a lack of entries... and more
Two new mobile NHS breast screening units have taken to the road in Somerset. More than 700 new homes are to be built alongside the M5 in Bridgwater. Dawes Twineworks in West Coker is one of several venues open to the public for free this month... and more
It’s going to cost more to park in Chard. Police have issued an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with two burglaries in Yeovil. Somerset Cricket Club is planning to stage performances by some of the world's biggest artistes at their Taunton ground... and more
Work has begun building a new multi-million-pound David Lloyd leisure centre in Yeovil. NHS Somerset says a new system to handle emergency stroke care will lead to "better outcomes" for patients. Tickets for next year’s Glastonbury Festival will go on sale in October...and more
Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to following an assault in Yeovil. Businesses in Taunton say they're worried that planned changes to parking rules could put people off visiting the town. The Red Arrows will take to the skies near the Somerset border in a one-off display later this week... and more
Police in Avon and Somerset say they’re dealing with a big increase in reports of cloned vehicle fraud. A new video system designed to speed up stroke care has been launched in Somerset. Pilgrims are walking through Somerset this week to mark eight hundred years since the death of Saint Francis of Assisi... and more
Avon and Somerset Police are warning about a new scam involving criminals posing as police officers. Flu vaccinations are now available on the NHS ahead of the winter. Liverpool comedian John Bishop has cancelled his show in Taunton later this week after breaking his ankle... and more
Police are investigating a suspected arson attack on a vehicle near Shepton Mallet. New taxi charges come into force in Somerset later this month. The fire service is treating as accidental a blaze at a flat in Yeovil town centre... and more
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