Tuesday 9th September

Tuesday, 9 September 2025 06:00

By Steve Haigh

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.

People are being asked to give their opinions on proposals to introduce Sunday charges at Somerset Council-run car parks. Currently, charges vary for Sunday parking across Somerset’s 200 council car parks, with rates not having been reviewed since Somerset Council came into being in 2023. The Council states that the aim is to introduce a consistent charging policy, while ensuring the parking service remains self-sustaining. The consultation runs to October 20th.

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance has started an appeal to raise the final £1 million needed to purchase and fit out a second air ambulance helicopter. It will enable air ambulance crews to reach more patients and ultimately save more lives.

The A39 heading out of Wells towards Glastonbury has been closed until the end of October. A one-way system is in place, allowing traffic into Wells from the Glastonbury direction. A diversion via Shepton Mallet is operating for other traffic. The road has been shut for work to take place to replace a gas main.

A Pilton man has been jailed for 2 years after cannabis valued at £28,500 was found at his home. Andrew Westwick of East Town Lane pleaded guilty to supplying and producing Class B drugs at Taunton Crown Court. Westwick was arrested after police found 6kg of cannabis, including cannabis plants, during a search of his home and car last December.

Police are asking for help in finding those responsible for the theft of equipment from a farm in Yetminster. A Takeuchi mini digger, a green Yamaha quad bike and a blue Ifor Williams horse trailer were stolen in the raid. Police ask anyone who comes across items matching the description and being sold in suspicious circumstances to call the non-emergency number 101.

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Wednesday 10th September

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
Monday 8th September

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
Friday 5th September

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.
Thursday 4th September

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.
Wednesday 3rd September

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.
Tuesday 2nd September

An ex-Somerset MP who quit politics after allegations of sexual misconduct has died suddenly. The A378 in Langport has now reopened after extensive work. Crewkerne’s annual Charter Fair, which can be traced back to Saxon times, returns this weekend...and more.
Monday 1st September

The taps are back on in Yeovil, after large parts of the town were left without water on Friday. South Somerset is now considered the UK’s top alternative to the Cotswolds. Yeovil is gearing up for the return of its Literary Festival this October...and more.
Friday 29th August

The Assistant Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Police says she wants to instil trust in the force. Chard businesses are voicing their concerns after major roadworks started in the town. A farmer who produces potatoes for the crisp industry says the rainfall is welcome but yields will be down... and more.