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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Friday 14th November

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Thursday 13th November

Workers at Leonardo Helicopters in Yeovil are taking part in a second day of strike action in their dispute over pay. Lloyds Bank has closed its branch in Chard permanently. A week-long programme of tree planting will be held at Ham Hill later this month to mark National Tree Week...and more
Wednesday 12th November

Workers belonging to the Unite union at Leonardo Helicopters in Yeovil begin a two-day strike today. Yeovil MP, Adam Dance, has been speaking in a parliamentary debate on improving dyslexia support in schools. South Western Ambulance Service is inviting applications for positions on its governing council...and more
Tuesday 11th November

Somerset residents are being urged to get a flu jab as cases of flu continue to rise. Seven horse saddles have been stolen in a break-in at a riding school in Queen Camel. Donations of children’s toys are needed for this year’s Chard Christmas Present Appeal...and more
Monday 10th November

It’s claimed Somerset Council has lost nearly £5 million selling the Marks and Spencer building in Yeovil. A car has been set on fire in a suspected arson attack in Shepton Mallet. A Crewkerne man says night-time noise from the town's Waitrose store is causing him and his family "sleep disturbance" ... and more.
Friday 7th November

A man from Yeovil has been jailed for eight years after being convicted of three counts of rape. Smoking rates in Somerset remain higher than in many other parts of the UK. Students at three schools in Yeovil have created a new shoe design for Clarks.
Thursday 6th November

The Supreme Court has ruled that building thousands of homes in Somerset has been "unlawfully held up". The Head of Holyrood Academy in Chard has described the building of a new primary school in the town as an ‘incredible opportunity’. A pub near Chard has been named one of the best in Britain by The Good Food Guide...and more