A Yeovil man has pleaded guilty to threatening behaviour towards two female paramedics. Police in Chard are appealing for the public’s help following a spate of thefts in the Henson Park area of the town. Pet store chain, Jollyes, is opening a new branch in Yeovil... and more
A Yeovil man has pleaded guilty to threatening and abusive behaviour towards two female paramedics. Magistrates in Yeovil heard that 35-year-old Robert Young, of Lyde Road, threatened the paramedics with a hammer, leaving them feeling terrified when they attended his address following a 999 call. The case has been adjourned until June 16th for a pre-sentence report. Young has been released on unconditional bail.
Nine thousand motorists have been caught speeding on the A303 at Buckland St Mary, with one driver recorded travelling at 91 miles an hour. The figures have been revealed following a Freedom of Information request to Avon and Somerset Police.
Police in Chard are appealing for the public’s help following ongoing reports of break-ins and thefts in the Henson Park area. Officers are asking residents to report any suspicious behaviour, thefts, break-ins or damage, and to submit CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage — even if it seems minor or too late. Anyone who can help is asked to call 101.
Jollyes, the pet store chain, is opening a new branch in Yeovil. The store will open on Friday, June 19th at the Houndstone Retail Park. Job opportunities are currently being advertised on the company’s website.
And a nail technician in Crewkerne has been named a finalist at the UK Hair and Beauty Awards 2026. Paulina Madejska, of Tip Top Nails Studio, has been shortlisted in the Best New Talent category. The awards celebrate excellence and innovation across the UK’s hair and beauty industry.
Plans for a new railway station in Langport remain stalled in Whitehall, according to Somerset Council. Plans to build 50 new homes in Broadway, near Ilminster, have been refused. The new water fountains in Yeovil’s Triangle, in Lower Middle Street, are being switched off during very hot weather because of safety concerns... and more.
A new NHS dental practice in Crewkerne says it won’t start operating at full capacity until July due to staff shortages. Somerset Council says it has no plans to show England matches in the World Cup on the Big Screen in Yeovil town centre due to safety concerns. A Somerset family has been thanked after completing a 73-mile walk raising money for a third world charity... and more
An investigation continues today into the crash of a Royal Navy helicopter, based at RNAS Yeovilton, in which all three aircrew were killed. Somerset Council has confirmed that a new operator will take over several leisure centres across the county. The new live-action Masters of the Universe movie, filmed in Somerset, is released this week...and more
A Yeovil man has appeared in court charged with assaulting three police officers. Somerset Council has begun legal action to recover more than £320,000 owed by housing developers. The line-up has been announced for this year’s Ilminster Midsummer Experience...and more
Somerset Prostate Cancer Support Group says a decision not to introduce mass screening for prostate cancer is the wrong one. A Martock woman has been banned from driving for 28 months. Somerset Council is marking Volunteers’ Week by thanking the volunteers who help deliver council services... and more
People in Somerset with Football Banning Orders are being reminded they must surrender their passports by the end of today ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup tournament. A road in Yeovil will close for nine days later this week. Farmers from Somerset were among the winners of this year's ITV Britain's Got Talent final...and more
South Western Ambulance Service is struggling to cope after a surge in 999 calls during the hot weather. Glastonbury and Somerton MP Sarah Dyke says a shortage of rental homes is making it harder for rural employers to attract workers. The National Trust is warning that changing weather patterns are making it difficult to maintain the Cerne Abbas Giant... and more
People are being asked to take extra care in parks and open spaces as high temperatures and dry conditions increase the risk of fire. Plans to build hundreds of new homes in Yeovil can now go ahead after a High Court challenge by Mudford Parish Council was dismissed. A Somerset bakery chain has sparked a reaction after it stopped making iced buns... and more
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