SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: It's been a privilege says outgoing Carnival chairman

SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: It's been a privilege says outgoing Carnival chairman

Posted: 8th October 2014
THE outgoing chairman of South Petherton Carnival said it had been a “privilege” to have held the role for the past eight years. Dave Williams last night (Tuesday, October 7, 2014) stepped down as chairman at the Carnival group’s annual meeting and although there was nobody ready and in place to take over, he said that he had someone lined-up to fill the vacancy very…

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SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Carnival cash is given out to groups

SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Carnival cash is given out to groups

Posted: 8th October 2014
DONATIONS worth £2,300 have been handed out to local groups and organisations by the South Petherton Carnival Committee. The Carnival group held its annual meeting last night (Tuesday, October 7, 2014) at the Blake Hall where out-going chairman Dave Williams was able to present cheques to representatives of donation recipients. Among those to receive donations were the…

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YEOVIL NEWS: Opening night success for Jekyll and Hyde

YEOVIL NEWS: Opening night success for Jekyll and Hyde

Posted: 8th October 2014
THE opening night of Yeovil Amateur Operatic Society’s production of Jekyll and Hyde has been hailed a success. The show opened last night (Tuesday, October 7, 2014) at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil and will run again every night this week before the final performance on Saturday (October 11, 2014). Evening performances start at 7.30pm, while there is also a matinee on…

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SOMERSET NEWS: Hinkley C moves step closer

SOMERSET NEWS: Hinkley C moves step closer

Posted: 8th October 2014
SOMERSET County Council has welcomed the news that the European Commission has approved a giant next step on the road to the development of a new Hinkley Point power station. EU chiefs have ruled that the UK government’s commercial agreement with EDF energy on the £16billion nuclear project – the biggest in Europe – is legally sound under state aid rules laid out by the…

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SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Labour brings NHS message to Ilminster

SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Labour brings NHS message to Ilminster

Posted: 8th October 2014
PARLIAMENTARY hopeful Martin Jevon - along with members of Yeovil and South Somerset Labour Party - braved the rain on Saturday (October 4, 2014) to bring the party's NHS campaign to Ilminster. Dodging the downpours Ilminster residents and shoppers shared their experiences of the NHS with the Labour campaigners. Mr Jevon, who will be standing for Labour in the Yeovil…

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YEOVIL NEWS: Hospital chief executive joins abseil challenge

YEOVIL NEWS: Hospital chief executive joins abseil challenge

Posted: 8th October 2014
FIFTY daring abseilers – including Yeovil District Hospital’s chief executive Paul Mears – have helped to raise nearly £11,500 for the hospital’s Flying Colours Appeal. The fundraisers took part in a 100-ft abseil down the side of the hospital building on Sunday (October 5, 2014) to raise money for the appeal which is raising £500,000 to create a bigger and better…

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SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Air ambulance takes van driver to hospital

SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Air ambulance takes van driver to hospital

Posted: 8th October 2014
A VAN driver was taken to hospital this morning (Wednesday, October 8, 2014) by air ambulance after their vehicle was in collision with a lorry carrying hazardous chemicals. The incident happened at just after 5.40am on the A371 at Grove Cross and firefighters from Wincanton, Castle Cary and Yeovil were mobilised. A Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesman…

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YEOVIL NEWS: Jekyll and Hyde comes to the Octagon Theatre stage

YEOVIL NEWS: Jekyll and Hyde comes to the Octagon Theatre stage

Posted: 7th October 2014
THE dark and sinister musical production of Jekyll and Hyde comes to its menacing best tonight (Tuesday, October 7, 2014) with the opening night of the show at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil. Months of hard work, preparation and rehearsals will come to fruition this evening when members of the highly-talented Yeovil Amateur Operatic Society take to the stage. The haunting…

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SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Carnival needs YOU!

SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Carnival needs YOU!

Posted: 7th October 2014
THE annual meeting and presentation night of the South Petherton Carnival will be held tonight (Tuesday, October 7, 2014). The meeting will be held at the Blake Hall in South Petherton from 8pm and will include the presentation of donations, the election of committee, other business and a look ahead to next year’s Carnival. A Carnival spokesman said: “For the Carnival to…

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YEOVIL NEWS: Ouch! Finger trapped in window

YEOVIL NEWS: Ouch! Finger trapped in window

Posted: 6th October 2014
FIREFIGHTERS had to help rescue a person this afternoon (Monday, October 6, 2014) after they had got a finger caught in a sash window. The alarm was raised at just before 3.45pm to the incident at a property in Crofton Park, Yeovil. One fire engine from Yeovil was mobilised and officers were able to release the individual.

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