Wednesday 8th October

Tuesday, 7 October 2025 at 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 29th October

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Wednesday 28th October

Leweston School near Sherborne has announced that it is closing with immediate effect. NHS Somerset could merge with neighbours in Bath and North-East Somerset and Dorset to cut costs. Somerset’s Lord-Lieutenant has launched a campaign to get more people nominated for national honours... and more
Tuesday 27th October

Work has started building a new six-million-pound flood defence scheme in Taunton. Plans have been submitted to build a new church hall in Martock. People are being asked to donate gifts to this year’s Chard Christmas Present Appeal... and more
Monday 26th October

Eligible groups in Somerset are being encouraged to get their flu jabs. There’s a rare opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look inside Avon & Somerset Police’s control room. Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader, Daisy Cooper MP, has visited Yeovil... and more.
Friday 23rd October

Somerset is the 11th most challenging place in England to be a child according to a report. Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire could have its own elected ‘Wessex Mayor’ by 2028. Cricketer, Ian Botham returns to the county this weekend... and more.
Thursday 22nd October

The NFU says that testing for the virus Bluetongue needs to be sped up. Construction of new flats on Yeovil’s Grimsby Corner site will officially begin next year. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind tomorrow... and more.
Wednesday 21st October

The owner of campsite in Somerset says a two-thousand-seven-hundred percent increase in business rates will be 'catastrophic' for his business. Plans to build nearly 300 new homes on the outskirts of Chard have been given the go ahead. Yeovil Town are through to the first round proper of the FA Cup after beating Leatherhead 5-2 at Huish Park last night... and more