Plans have been approved for a giant solar farm between Yeovil and Sherborne. The government’s giving around 50 thousand pounds to local councils in Somerset to further help control the spread of coronavirus. Leonardo Helicopters has partnered with Holy Trinity Scout Group in Yeovil to create a new generation of aerospace engineers. Historic Sherborne House in Newlands, Sherborne, is set to become an arts and entertainment venue...and more.
Plans have been approved for a giant solar farm between Yeovil and Sherborne. The site, spread over seven fields at Clifton Maybank near Bradford Abbas, will produce enough electricity to run 10,600 homes. A substation, access roads, and a two-metre security fence with CCTV monitoring will also be built.
The government’s giving around 50 thousand pounds to local councils in Somerset to further help control the spread of coronavirus. It's part of a 12-million pound national initiative with the money in Somerset being spent on persuading rural migrant workers to have the Covid jab.
Leonardo Helicopters has partnered with Holy Trinity Scout Group in Yeovil to create a new generation of aerospace engineers. Volunteer trainers from Leonardo are using activities and educational materials to help members of the Holy Trinity Scout Group learn about aviation and aerospace technology.
Historic Sherborne House in Newlands, Sherborne, is set to become an arts and entertainment venue. Plans to use ground floor rooms for exhibitions, together with converting the second floor into offices, are expected to be approved later this week. The Tudor wings of the building would be transformed into a bistro and café.
Ham Hill Country Park near Yeovil has been rated the most dog-friendly place in South Somerset. In a vote on Trip Adviser, dog owners said Ham Hill offered them good parking with plenty of open spaces for their dogs to roam in safety.
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.
Yeovil’s MP, Adam Dance, will introduce his first Bill to Parliament next week, proposing dyslexia screening. The 2025 Ilminster Neighbourhood Plan referendum has won a massive majority in the town. Chard residents are being encouraged to report crime and antisocial behaviour...and more.
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