Wednesday 8th October

Tuesday, 7 October 2025 17:09

By Steve Haigh

A child safeguarding review is underway following the murder of a two-week-old baby boy at Yeovil Hospital. Somerset’s been chosen for a pilot scheme in which drones are used to monitor environmental emergencies. Yeovil nightclub, Club Neo in Stars Lane, has got a new owner and is changing its name... and more

A child safeguarding review is underway following the murder of a two-week-old baby boy at Yeovil Hospital. Two-week-old, Brendon Staddon, was killed by his father, Daniel Gunter, while in the special baby care unit. The review into Brendon’s death is due to be published before the end of the year.

The family of a Somerset girl with a rare life-limiting condition says that support from a hospice makes life bearable. Margot, aged 4, is looked after by the charity Jesse May. Her mother, Vicks, says the hospice plays a vital role in supporting her daughter at home.

Somerset’s been chosen for a pilot scheme in which drones are used to monitor environmental emergencies. The “eyes in the skies” are assessed for their ability to provide real-time footage and data to support teams on the ground during flood events. Somerset Council's been given a grant of £190,000 by the Future Flight Regional Demonstration Fund to run the trial.

Louise Stewart, the wife of former Yeovil Town player Marcus Stewart, has offered her support to Lewis Moody's wife following his diagnosis of motor neurone disease. Lewis, the former England and Bath Rugby player, spoke publicly for the first time this week about having MND. Louise Stewart says after her husband Marcus was diagnosed, they embarked on fundraising for more research into MND.

A Medieval Fayre, held in the grounds of Glastonbury Abbey this summer, has been won through to the finals at this year’s Bristol, Bath, Somerset and Gloucestershire Tourism Awards. The winners will be announced on November 20th

Yeovil nightclub, Club Neo in Stars Lane, has got a new owner and is changing its name. The venue, which is currently closed for a re-fit, is due to re-launch under the name Club Zar Zar on October 31st.

A Chard accountancy firm has raised £700 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Lantells on Leach Road on the Chard Business Park raised the money by holding a coffee morning and raffle at their offices.

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Thursday 9th October

Police are appealing for witnesses to a break-in at The Crossing Café on Preston Road in Yeovil. A Yeovil Pharmacist says a 70 percent of people booking an online covid jab are not eligible this year. A former doctor in Chard has won through to the semi-finals of BBC Mastermind...and more
Tuesday 7th October

Somerset Council says affordable homes built in the county will be given to people with a ‘local connection’ to the area. Emergency services were called to a single vehicle collision involving a Royal Mail van. A new audio installation has been recorded by local vocal groups for Montacute House this Christmas... and more.
Monday 6th October

A father who murdered his two-week-old baby son on Yeovil District Hospital’s neonatal ward has been jailed for life. A Yeovil man has been charged with attempted murder after a firearm incident. Plans are underway to turn an area of unused land in Chard into a community peace garden... and more.
Friday 3rd October

An investigation is underway following an incident involving a firearm in Yeovil. Yeovil Town Council has written to adjoining parish and town councils asking for a financial contribution towards re-opening the Octagon theatre. Two Somerset beauty spots have been recognised with a top award... and more
Thursday 2nd October

Councillors have voted to go ahead with taking out a loan of £3.3 million to re-open Yeovil's Octagon Theatre. A cafe owner in Yeovil has started a petition to stop Somerset Council from selling off public car parks in the town. Chard boxer, Brendon Moore, will compete for a new world title later this month ... and more
Wednesday 1st October

Local MP, Sarah Dyke, is calling for the introduction of a national caravan licensing and registration scheme. Members of 40 commando based in Somerset have started legal action after being given ear protection they say was faulty. Children at Hatch Beauchamp Primary School have held a coffee morning, raising £300 for Macmillan Cancer Support.... and more
Tuesday 30th September

The go-ahead has been given to build eighteen new homes in Curry Rivel. NHS Somerset is claiming positive results from a pilot scheme aimed at cutting waiting times. A fashion designer from Somerset has hit the heights by having his collection modelled at London Fashion Week..and more
Monday 29th September

A Yeovil woman, who’s visually impaired, says she’s had to stop using Pen Mill station because no staff are available. NHS Somerset says a final decision on the relaunch of maternity services at Yeovil Hospital will be made in October. A woman in Street is causing a stir on social media after putting up a Christmas tree at her home...and more