Wednesday 9th September

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 06:00

By Steve Haigh

Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to following an assault in Yeovil. Businesses in Taunton say they're worried that planned changes to parking rules could put people off visiting the town. The Red Arrows will take to the skies near the Somerset border in a one-off display later this week... and more

Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to following an assault in Yeovil. A man was attacked by a group outside a kebab shop in Stars Lane at around 11:30pm on Friday, July 17th. He was taken to hospital and later discharged. The man police want to speak to is white, aged 18 to 25, and was wearing a black T-shirt, dark trousers and white shoes. The image of the man can be viewed on the Avon and Somerset Police website. Anyone with information should call 101.

Businesses in Taunton say they're worried that planned changes to parking rules could put people off visiting the town. Somerset Council wants to bring in parking charges seven days a week in all its car parks as well as increase the price. It says it needs to ensure a consistent charging structure across the county after inheriting a range of different charging regimes following the collapse of district councils.

A planning inquiry has started to try and stop 125 homes being built in the village of Trull near Taunton. The plans were rejected earlier this year but the developer appealed saying 25 percent would be affordable homes. Local people have raised £27,000 to pay for a barrister to represent them at the inquiry.

A Somerset councillor is to take a leave of absence to recover from surgery. Councillor Lucy Trimnell who represents Wincanton and Bruton on Somerset Council has been granted a 6-month absence to recover at home and won’t have to attend any meetings in person until the end of February next year.

The Red Arrows will take to the skies near the Somerset border in a one-off display later this week. The world-famous RAF aerobatic team will perform a flypast in front of Longleat House this Friday during the Icons of the Sky event, part of Longleat's 60th anniversary celebrations.

Dog lovers are being invited to the Ham Hill Fun Dog Show this Sunday. The event at Ham Hill Country Park features ten dog show classes, the Ham Hill Challenge and Best in Show competition. Gates open at 10.30am.

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Monday 7th September

Avon and Somerset Police are warning about a new scam involving criminals posing as police officers. Flu vaccinations are now available on the NHS ahead of the winter. Liverpool comedian John Bishop has cancelled his show in Taunton later this week after breaking his ankle... and more
Friday 4th September

Police are investigating a suspected arson attack on a vehicle near Shepton Mallet. New taxi charges come into force in Somerset later this month. The fire service is treating as accidental a blaze at a flat in Yeovil town centre... and more
Thursday 3rd September

Fifteen thousand people have signed a petition calling on Somerset Council to cancel plans for a huge data centre in Bridgwater. A nest of Asian hornets has been found in Somerset. More patients in Somerset are set to benefit from a hospital project aimed at restoring independence... and more
Wednesday 2nd September

Yeovil-based charity, School in a Bag, has started sending supplies to Nepal to help in the aftermath of the devastating floods. 6,000 people have signed a petition opposing plans for a new relief road in Chard. The Royal British Legion in Somerset is appealing for more volunteers to help run this year’s Poppy Appeal... and more
Tuesday 1st September

One person had to be cut free from a vehicle following a two-vehicle collision on the A30 near Chard. A Yeovil man has been jailed for 7-and-a-half years for supplying cocaine and cannabis. Two Somerset teenagers have become the youngest to swim the Bristol Channel... and more
Friday 28th August

An organisation that investigates loan sharks has opened a branch in Taunton. Free parking on Sundays in Somerset's main towns could end just before Christmas. Local communities in and around Draycott will be able to take advantage of a shuttle bus service... and more.
Thursday 27th August

A 21 mile stretch of the M5 is to be given a 50mph speed limit for three years. Chard remains a safe place to work, live and visit say Avon & Somerset Police. Sunflowers of Somerset is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a photography competition and community activities... and more.