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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