Yeovil’s Dunelm store has been seriously damaged by a large fire that broke out on Sunday evening. Local engineering company, Leonardo, is helping schools in Ukraine after it teamed up with the local ‘School In A Bag’ charity. Author Ian Rankin and Countdown’s Susie Dent are just two names set to appear at this year’s Yeovil Literary Festival...and more
Yeovil’s Dunelm store has been seriously damaged by a large fire that broke out on Sunday evening. Firefighters were called to the scene at the Quedam Shopping Centre shortly after 5 pm and said that the store was well alight. We’re told that the store will be closed until further notice.
Yeovil-based engineering company, Leonardo, is helping schools in Ukraine after it teamed up with the local ‘School In A Bag’ charity. The manufacturer donated smart screens, whiteboards and speakers that were no longer needed for business use that can be used for education in the country.
The RSPCA says it receives two reports of dog cruelty every day - with the county witnessing an increase. The charity's data suggests it had 831 reports last year - up thirty on the year before.
Author Ian Rankin and Countdown’s Susie Dent are just two names set to appear at this year’s Yeovil Literary Festival. The first set of events have been announced and Rankin will be appearing at St John the Baptist Church on 10th October whilst Dent will appear at the Westlands ballroom on the 26th. In addition, Paul Sinha from TV show, The Chase and presenter Kate Humble will be attending the festival on Friday 25th.
The return of the event will see authors, experts, celebrities and speakers leading talks and discussions across the town.
Police are investigating a suspected arson attack on a mobile home near Yeovil. Somerset Council is suggesting people turn their pumpkins into soup this Halloween. People in Yeovil have until Sunday to comment on controversial plans to sell off four car parks in the town centre... and more.
Plans have been submitted to build 12 new homes in Chard. A nursery in Yeovil has been rated ‘overall good' by Ofsted. A Somerset mortgage broker has achieved national recognition. A stretch of the M5 at Wellington will be shut every night this week...and more
The Unite union has announced four days of strikes by its members at Leonardo in Yeovil. One of Yeovil’s busiest roads is closed to traffic today. Staff at the Ferne Animal Sanctuary near Chard raised £3,000 taking part in a Sleeping Ruff challenge at the weekend...and more
New figures show that 500 young people were either injured or killed on roads in Somerset and Devon last year. The Old School Community Centre in Queen Camel has reopened, thanks to a donation of £10,000 from Somerset Freemasons. Two Fleet Air Arm engineers based at RNAS Yeovilton have recreated a family moment from 26 years ago...and more
Yeovil-born actress Sarah Parish is supporting efforts to reopen the Octagon theatre. Mobility scooter campaigners in Somerset have welcomed a government review of the legislation governing the use of mobility scooters on public highways. Changes are being made to the dates when garden waste is collected in Somerset...and more
A major house builder in the South West says government targets for new house building in Somerset are 'unrealistic'. Pizza Hut is closing its restaurant in Yeovil. Staff at the Ferne Animal Sanctuary near Chard will be taking part in a ‘Sleeping Ruff’ challenge tomorrow...and more
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Reckleford in Yeovil is to shut for 15 days for essential drainage works. Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has paid out compensation of £23 million for claims related to birth injuries. A Grade II listed building in Glastonbury has been converted into a health and wellbeing centre...and more
Somerton and Glastonbury MP, Sarah Dyke, says the government needs to get an urgent grip on the worsening dentistry situation in her constituency. Bridgwater Town Council has criticised plans by the Somerset Council to charge for Sunday parking. Somerset Council’s Libraries service has launched its Winter Coat Exchange scheme for a third year...and more
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