Wednesday 9th April

Wednesday, 9 April 2025 06:00

By Steve Haigh

Amer Khan, jailed for 25 months for the Yeovil stabbing. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

A man from Yeovil has been jailed for stabbing another man in a pub in the town. Work is underway to help minimize the flood risk at Chard Reservoir. Plans have been submitted to build thirty-six new homes at Sparkford. A new Town Crier is needed in Glastonbury...and more

A man from Yeovil has been jailed for stabbing another man in a pub in the town. Amer Khan, aged 44, stabbed the man in the arm after getting involved in an argument with him at the pub on Preston Road. Khan, who pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm, was jailed for 25 months.

Four people have been arrested on suspicion of drug offences in Somerset, including a man from Yeovil. Police seized class A drugs, drug paraphernalia, cash and two air rifles during raids at addresses across the County. All four have since been released under investigation, while enquiries continue.

Work is underway to help minimize the flood risk at Chard Reservoir. A new ‘wave’ wall is being built, aimed at stopping the reservoir from overflowing during heavy rain. Somerset Council says the barrier will provide protection from flooding to around 1,000 properties in the Chard area.

Plans have been submitted to build 36 new homes at Sparkford. Applicants, Lovell Homes Ltd, have earmarked a site close to Cherry Blossom View for the properties. If the plans are approved, Cherry Blossom Way will be extended past the playing fields in Sparkford, with a parcel of land retained for building a new village hall.

A new junction is being built on the M5 near Bridgwater. It will provide access to the motorway from the new electric vehicle battery plant currently under construction at Puriton.

If you like dressing up and have a strong voice, a job advertised in Glastonbury could be just for you. It’s to work as Glastonbury’s new Town Crier, officiating at ceremonial occasions, promoting events, and engaging with residents and visitors. The role is voluntary and experience is not necessary. To apply go to the Glastonbury Town Council website.

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Tuesday 28th April

Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision at Rimpton. A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage in South Petherton. Former Yeovil Town manager Gary Johnson has been retained as first-team manager of Taunton Town for next season... and more
Monday 27th April

A former school in Sherborne has been badly damaged by fire. A care home in Yeovil has been rated outstanding. ublic spaces in West Coker owned by Somerset Council are being handed over to the parish council. Mendip Golf Club has presented a cheque for £12,000 to Mind in Somerset... and more
Friday 24th April

Plans have been submitted to turn a property on Preston Road in Yeovil into a House in Multiple Occupation. Yeovil’s Marlie Packer has been recalled to the England Red Roses starting line-up for tomorrow’s Women’s Six Nations game against Wales. Three sisters from Yeovil will be running the London Marathon this weekend in support of Guide Dogs UK... and more
Thursday 23rd April

Helicopters from RNAS Yeovilton have completed six weeks of sorties, protecting Cyprus from attacks by Iran. People in Somerset who use domestic heating oil are calling on the government to regulate the oil supply industry. Patients are being invited to register at a new NHS dentist in Crewkerne... and more
Wednesday 22nd April

Expectant mothers are using Yeovil Hospital once again to give birth following the reopening of the maternity unit. A Yeovil man has been jailed for four years for committing sexual offences against two young girls. Plans have been approved to convert a pub in Milborne Port into housing... and more
Tuesday 21st April

NHS Somerset has delayed closing the hyper-acute stroke unit at Yeovil Hospital. A former Avon and Somerset Police officer has been jailed for making indecent images of children. A Somerset man has been fined after pleading guilty to hunting a wild animal with dogs... and more
Monday 20th April

Nearly one hundred roads in Somerset will be surface dressed this summer to prevent further damage. Almost all children starting primary school in Somerset in September have been offered a place at one of their top three school choices. People in Somerset are being asked to record wild mammals in gardens and other green spaces over the summer... and more