Rogue traders who charged £7,000 for half an hour's work wanted by police
Two rogue traders are being sought by police after demanding £7,000 for half an hour's work.Police are appealing for information following an incident in Wells on January 4.At approximately 1pm two men...
View ArticleMartin Jessopp relishes MCE British Superbikes return with BMW
Yeovil racer Martin Jessopp aims to resolve "unfinished business" when he returns to MCE British Superbikes this year. After a winter of uncertainty, the 27-year-old has finalised plans for the 2013...
View ArticleTesco hails new Glastonbury store as one of Somerset's top performers
A Glastonbury supermarket whose arrival caused protests, a site squat and threats of a boycott say they have enjoyed a successful first period of trading. The Tesco store's arrival in the town was full...
View ArticleGary Johnson: Injury-prone players may have to miss out at Yeovil Town
Yeovil Town boss Gary Johnson has warned players that regularly pick up knocks could find themselves falling out of his first team plans. The Yeovil Town manager was incensed by the number of personnel...
View ArticleWoman's anger after fly-tippers dump fridge freezer outside Yeovil home
A pensioner has been left angered after fly-tippers dumped a fridge freezer outside her home. Retired Marion Dash, 65, found the kitchen appliance had been left on her driveway last week. Now she is...
View ArticleHuge road 'puddle' puts village's listed cottage at risk
A huge puddle is threatening a listed building in East Lambrook. A stone wall at Tim Dunk's thatched grade two listed cottage is being lashed by waves and spray from cars travelling through a flooded...
View ArticleFrome vet to keep clinic open despite surgery blaze causing major damage
A Frome vet has said it is business as usual at his clinic despite a fire at his surgery, which looks set to cost thousands of pounds to repair.David Francis, who owns Bellevue Veterinary Clinic, in...
View ArticleEXCLUSIVE: The new Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset police will be Nick...
THE new Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset police will be Nick Gargan.Barring a veto from the regional Police and Crime Panel (PCP) when they meet him on Wednesday, the current Chief Constable and...
View ArticleDelays due to broken down vehicle near Taunton
One lane is closed northbound on the M5 between Taunton and Bridgwater due to a broken down vehicle.Delays are expected until 12pm due to the blockage between junctions 25 and 24.
View ArticleLive updates: Sheffield United v Yeovil Town - npower League 1
Yeovil Town are keen to put the disappointment of Tuesday night's Johnstone's Paint Trophy exit behind them when they travel to Sheffield United this afternoon (3pm). The Glovers were beaten in the...
View ArticleIce weather warning for Somerset
A severe weather warning for ice in Somerset and the South West has been issued starting from this afternoon and remaining in place until tomorrow morning.Outbreaks of rain, sleet and some snow will...
View ArticleCaci Home use micro lift facial machine now availabe at New Image Yeovi.
New Image Beauty Salon, Yeovil is Somerset largest Caci approved clinic. It is an approved stockist for the latest Caci Home use microlift machine. If you already have Caci facials regularly this will...
View ArticleMajor delays as accident closes M5 near Clevedon
A long stretch of the M5 is currently closed following an accident involving an overturned vehicle near Clevedon.Fire crews had to cut a man and a woman free from a car after the accident happened at...
View ArticleMystery of riderless horse at Netherstowey
Police are out searching for a horse-rider who may have suffered a fall this morning in the Netherstowey area. At 10.30am today a member of the public was out walking when a Hunter-sized horse ran...
View ArticleM5 reopens near Clevedon after crash causes major disruption
A long stretch of the M5 which closed for more than three hours after a car overturned near Clevedon has finally reopened.Fire crews had to cut a man and a woman free from their car after the crash on...
View ArticleSheff Utd vs Yeovil: Madden-ing day for United
Two second-half goals from Paddy Madden gave Yeovil a 2-0 victory at high-flying Sheffield United.Madden had a great chance to score early on when Harry's Maguire's weak header back left goalkeeper...
View ArticleWashing machine catches fire at house in Buckland St Mary
Fire crews were called after a washing machine caught fire at a bungalow in Buckland St Mary at 9.20pm last night.The fire was confined to the washing machine and caused slight smoke damage to the...
View ArticleHighbridge and Burnham-on-Sea Carnival reverses plan to switch 2013 date
Bridgwater Carnival will not lose its position as the first of the Somerset County Guy Fawkes Carnivals this year, after Highbridge and Burnham-on-Sea Carnival organisers reversed a plan to take the...
View ArticleSomerset couple's farm dreams dashed by Exmoor planners
A Somerset couple's 20-year dream of running their own livestock farm is in disarray after Exmoor planners pulled the plug. Drainage contractor Mike Willes and his wife Fran, a vet, bought a 74-acre...
View ArticleFrome Triathlon Club summer race expected to attract 200 triathletes
Frome will stage its first triathlon this summer when up to 200 entrants compete over the sprint distance in August. The event, hosted by Frome Triathlon Club, will begin at Frome Sports Centre, where...
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