YEOVIL NEWS: Child, two, bitten by a dog in Yeovil

YEOVIL NEWS: Child, two, bitten by a dog in Yeovil

Posted: 4th January 2019
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a two-year-old child was bitten by a dog in Yeovil.  The child suffered minor injuries to her lip after being bitten by a dog described as being a German Shepherd and Staffy cross. The incident happened in the Raglan Terrace area at around 1pm on New Year’s Day (Tuesday, January 1, 2019). A police spokesman said: “We’re trying to…

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YEOVIL NEWS: E-fit released of conman who duped 88-year-old

YEOVIL NEWS: E-fit released of conman who duped 88-year-old

Posted: 2nd January 2019
POLICE are issuing an E-fit of a man they want to identify following a distraction burglary in Yeovil. The victim, an 88-year-old man, was at home in the West Coker Road area when a man called at his door between 2pm and 3pm on Friday, December 21, 2018, claiming to be collecting money for gardening work. Once inside, the offender stole a quantity of money. He has been…

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SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Christmas is “ear” and Samaritans in Yeovil are giving the gift of listening

SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Christmas is “ear” and Samaritans in Yeovil are giving the gift of listening

Posted: 22nd December 2018
NEW figures have revealed that one in three calls to Samaritans on Christmas Day are from people who feel lonely and isolated. The festive period can be a challenging time for some and that’s why volunteers from Samaritans Yeovil, Sherborne & District are helping to keep the service running for those in need throughout the Christmas break, even on Christmas Day…

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YEOVIL NEWS: Beer festival raises a glass and lots of money for local good causes

YEOVIL NEWS: Beer festival raises a glass and lots of money for local good causes

Posted: 12th December 2018
THE Yeovil Beer Festival committee has presented cheques to five local good causes amounting to more than £14,000. The proceeds were raised during the sixth beer festival which was held in April 2018 at the Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil and it allowed the volunteer Brew Crew to toast success once again. Yeovil Lions Club and Yeovil Round Table have supported…

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YEOVIL NEWS: New home for Yeovil Samaritans

YEOVIL NEWS: New home for Yeovil Samaritans

Posted: 6th December 2018
THE Samaritans of Yeovil, Sherborne and District are delighted to announce they will shortly be moving into a new home.  Morley House, located on West Hendford in Yeovil, will become the new branch centre next year, once it has undergone a refurbishment programme. Sarah Coote, branch director, who is delighted at the news, said: “It’s been a whirlwind year for our…

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YEOVIL NEWS: Extension plans for Palmers Fish & Chips restaurant

YEOVIL NEWS: Extension plans for Palmers Fish & Chips restaurant

Posted: 2nd December 2018
PLANS have been unveiled to increase the size of the restaurant area at Palmers Fish & Chips on the outskirts of Yeovil in a bid to cater for demand. The proposed extension includes an overspill dining area, together with storage facilities, both on the ground floor and the first floor, along with staff facilities on the first floor, at the take-away and restaurant at…

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YEOVIL NEWS: Dunelm looks set to take over empty BHS store in Quedam

YEOVIL NEWS: Dunelm looks set to take over empty BHS store in Quedam

Posted: 2nd December 2018
NATIONAL home furnishing store Dunelm looks set to take over a large vacant retail site in the Quedam Shopping Centre in Yeovil which has been left empty since the demise of BHS. Plans have been submitted to South Somerset District Council for Dunelm to put up company signage at the former BHS store at 12 Ivel Square. Included in the planning application is an artist’s…

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YEOVIL NEWS: Diva Lunch supports Action Medical Research charity

YEOVIL NEWS: Diva Lunch supports Action Medical Research charity

Posted: 22nd November 2018
THE seventh Diva Lunch organised by the East Coker Committee of Action Medical Research was held at the fantastic Tithe Barn at Haselbury Mill. Two hundred ladies attended to enjoy a lunch, some retail therapy and entertainment by former Mr England, Jordan Williams, and they raised a whopping £8,000-plus. Action Medical Research is a UK-wide charity saving and changing…

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YEOVIL NEWS: Round Tablers support Fairmead School

YEOVIL NEWS: Round Tablers support Fairmead School

Posted: 22nd November 2018
YEOVIL Round Table has supported Fairmead School in Yeovil by providing some new furniture for a classroom. Visiting Round Table members were given a tour of the school in Mudford Road by a couple of students and Fairmead’s deputy safeguarding lead and head of school Nicky Barratt. The tour concluded with refreshments – made by the students - in the classroom which has…

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Romford Pele is on the ball at Yeovil Round Table charity luncheon

HEADLINE: Romford Pele is on the ball at Yeovil Round Table charity luncheon

Posted: 18th November 2018
THE annual Yeovil Round Table charity luncheon held at the Manor Hotel was another big success raised over £21,000 for various good causes. Around 130 people attended the luncheon where they enjoyed a three-course meal, an auction and an entertaining talk from former Arsenal and England footballer Ray Parlour. Earlier in the day members of the Yeovil Round Table handed…

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