A lack of investment is putting the future of public swimming at risk in Somerset, according to Swim England. A coffee morning in Chard has raised £3,500 in memory of a local man who died from cancer. Police are investigating the theft of a tractor from a farm near Yeovil. Farmland next to a new special school being built on the outskirts of Yeovil is being sold off by Somerset county council for development. English Heritage has launched a new initiative...and more.
A lack of investment is putting the future of public swimming at risk in Somerset, according to Swim England. The national governing body for swimming in England says serious money needs to be spent updating and replacing older pools in the County or up to 14 could close within the next eight years.
A coffee morning in Chard has raised £3,500 in memory of a local man who died from cancer. Guy Warren died in 2009 and every year since his family has collected for Macmillan Cancer Support. Star of ITV’S Doc Martin, Martin Clunes, was the special guest at this year’s event held in Chard Guildhall.
Police are investigating the theft of a tractor from a farm near Yeovil. The vehicle, a TAFE 45 tractor, was taken on Monday from farm premises at Haselbury Plucknett. Anyone with information that would help the police is asked to call the non-emergency number 101.
Farmland next to a new special school being built on the outskirts of Yeovil is being sold off by Somerset county council for development. The land comprises four agricultural fields between the school site and the A303 dual carriage, close to turn off to Ash.
English Heritage has launched a new initiative inviting people to enjoy an hour of peace and quiet. The 'hour of contemplation' project is using Muchelney Abbey near Langport as a place where people can escape the pressures of modern-day living.
NHS Somerset says it’s 'fully committed' to re-opening maternity services at Yeovil Hospital, but won't say when it will reopen. Water levels at Somerset's reservoirs have dropped below 50%, despite the recent heavy rain. A charity shop in Martock has reunited a long-lost compass with its owner after he lost it 70 years ago...and more
One of Somerset's most prominent horse trainers says planned tax increases on remote betting could be a ‘nail in the coffin’ for horse racing. An Ilchester man has been arrested in connection with a burglary in West Dorset. Somerset Council’s Chief Executive and other senior officers have been given a 3.2% pay rise...and more
A bill put forward by Yeovil MP Adam Dance, calling for better awareness of pupil neurodivergent behaviour in schools, has passed its first reading in the Commons. Around 40 thousand people in Somerset could have undiagnosed high blood pressure. Dozens of bikers will take to the roads in Somerset this weekend in support of a breast cancer charity...and more
Yeovil Town Football Club has been given a two-year extension to buy back Huish Park from Somerset Council. A takeaway business in Bridgwater has been stripped of its licence after three employees were discovered working there illegally. A company in South Chard has been celebrating its 200th anniversary...and more
People are being asked to comment on proposals to introduce Sunday charges at Somerset Council-run car parks. A Pilton man has been jailed after cannabis valued at £28,500 was found at his home. Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance has started an appeal to raise £1 million...and more.
Farmers in Somerset will be driving their tractors to protest at Labour’s annual Party Conference in Liverpool later this month. A Somerset animal rescue centre says it’s dealing with a surge in the number of large dog breeds being surrendered or rehomed. The George Inn in Ilminster has announced that it will be reopening to customers on Monday, September 15th...and more
A large water leak in Yeovil closed part of Middle Street last night whilst repairs took place. A Somerset MP has been voicing his concerns over warnings of future flood dangers in the county. The Wincanton branch of Lidl could be demolished to be replaced with a bigger store...and more.
A new leisure complex on the edge of Yeovil will be built, after plans were approved by Somerset Council. Landmarks across the south-west will be illuminated from Monday to mark Air Ambulance Week. YAOS are hoping to trace passengers stranded at Gander Airport in Newfoundland after the 9/11 attacks...and more.
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