Police are investigating a suspected arson attack on a mobile home near Yeovil. Somerset Council is suggesting people turn their pumpkins into soup this Halloween. People in Yeovil have until Sunday to comment on controversial plans to sell off four car parks in the town centre... and more.
Police are investigating a suspected arson attack on a mobile home near Yeovil. It happened at around 7 am on Tuesday on Vagg Lane in Chilthorne Domer. Crews from Yeovil, Martock and Somerton attended the blaze after a passer-by sounded the alarm. The mobile home was destroyed. There were no reports of injuries.
Somerset Council is asking people to make the most of their pumpkins this Halloween and help reduce waste. It follows figures showing that 146 tonnes of extra food waste were generated in two weeks after Halloween last year. Somerset Council’s lead member for waste services, Councillor Richard Wilkins, suggests that instead of binning pumpkins, people make pumpkin cheesecake, soup, or roast the seeds.
Somerset Council says it will review the new one-way system at East Quay in Bridgwater following a petition with 5000 signatures calling for it to be changed. Leader of Somerset Council, Councillor Bill Revans, says the scheme has been delivered in line with the approved planning permission, but emphasised the importance of listening to local concerns.
There are just a few days left for people in Yeovil to comment on controversial plans to sell off four public car parks in the town centre. Somerset Council wants to dispose of Court Ash and North Lane car parks, together with the Stars Lane and Box Factory car parks and use the sites for new housing. Paper copies of the consultation are available at Yeovil Library and online at Somerset Council's website. The consultation closes on Sunday, November 2nd.
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
Tuesday 15th September
Monday 14th September
Friday 11th September
Thursday 10th September
Wednesday 9th September
Tuesday 8th September
Friday 4th September
