SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Crash near Crewkerne

SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Crash near Crewkerne

Posted: 6th August 2014
THREE cars and a box lorry were involved in a collision this morning (Wednesday, August 6, 2014) near Crewkerne. The incident happened at 5.45am on the A30 at Roundham and fire engines from Crewkerne and Chard were mobilised. A spokesman for the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service told the Yeovil Press: ‘’All persons were free and clear of the vehicles.’’ Crews…

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WESSEX TRUCK SHOW 2014: Win family tickets in last-minute.com competition!

WESSEX TRUCK SHOW 2014: Win family tickets in last-minute.com competition!

Posted: 6th August 2014
THE Yeovil Press has got two family tickets to giveaway in a last-gasp Wessex Truck Show competition. The show – which will be held at Yeovil Showground on Saturday and Sunday (August 9-10, 2014) – will see around 400 trucks of all shapes and sizes in attendance along with other activities and attractions. Last year’s show, the first one held in Yeovil, was a big success…

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SOMERSET NEWS: Paintball guns stolen

SOMERSET NEWS: Paintball guns stolen

Posted: 6th August 2014
POLICE are appealing for help in recovering paintball guns which have been stolen from a shipping container in Somerset. The container is located on Bagborough Lane at Pylle, near Shepton Mallet, and was being used to store items. Between July 1, 2014, and August 4, 2014, the container was broken into and 40 Tippman paintball guns and compressed air canisters were…

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VIDEO: Bomb disposal experts detonate Second World War device in Somerset

VIDEO: Bomb disposal experts detonate Second World War device in Somerset

Posted: 6th August 2014
ARMY bomb disposal experts have carried out a controlled explosion of a Second World War device which was found buried in a garden in Somerset earlier today (Wednesday, August 6, 2014). Globally-recognised contractor BACTEC started their search of a garden in Milk Street, Frome, this morning and by 1pm they were able to confirm the presence of an explosive device. The…

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YEOVIL NEWS: Alert over rats at Ninesprings play area

YEOVIL NEWS: Alert over rats at Ninesprings play area

Posted: 5th August 2014
RATS have been seen scavenging for food left behind by picnic-goers at the popular play area at the Yeovil Country Park. A spokesman for the Yeovil Country Park, better known as Ninesprings, has said on social media this afternoon (Tuesday, August 5, 2014) that there have been several reports of rats hanging around the play area scavenging on the “left overs.” It comes…

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YEOVIL NEWS: Hedge fire in Hendford Hill

YEOVIL NEWS: Hedge fire in Hendford Hill

Posted: 5th August 2014
FIREFIGHTERS were called out last night (Monday, August 4, 2014) to deal with a hedge fire in Yeovil. One fire engine was mobilised at just after 10pm to the incident in Hendford Hill where firefighters put out a fire involving a three-metre length of hedge.

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YEOVIL NEWS: Wessex Truck Show is full steam ahead

YEOVIL NEWS: Wessex Truck Show is full steam ahead

Posted: 5th August 2014
ORGANISERS of this weekend’s Wessex Truck Show are steaming ahead with last minute preparations after travellers last night (Monday, August 4, 2014) left the Yeovil Showground site. A group of travellers moved into the Showground site – where the show featuring around 400 trucks will be held – over the weekend. But show organiser David Cross told the Yeovil Press last…

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FIRST WORLD WAR 100: Remembering Yeovil’s fallen – Part Two

FIRST WORLD WAR 100: Remembering Yeovil’s fallen – Part Two

Posted: 4th August 2014
FIFTEEN names of men who were killed during the First World War are inscribed on the war memorial at Preston Plucknett in Yeovil. The memorial, which stands on Preston Road opposite The Bell pub, was re-dedicated yesterday (Sunday, August 3, 2014) in a ceremony attended by many local people. As we mark the 100th anniversary of when Britain declared war on Germany at 11pm…

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FIRST WORLD WAR 100: Remembering Yeovil’s fallen – Part One

FIRST WORLD WAR 100: Remembering Yeovil’s fallen – Part One

Posted: 4th August 2014
THE names of 226 men who were killed during the First World War are inscribed on the war memorial in the Borough of Yeovil. A nation remembers them today (Monday, August 4, 2014) and the 100th anniversary of when Britain entered the First World War. It was at 11pm on August 4, 1914, when it was announced that Britain was at war with Germany and little did anyone…

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YEOVIL NEWS: Arrow pub scores a goal for BIBIC charity

YEOVIL NEWS: Arrow pub scores for BIBIC charity

Posted: 4th August 2014
THE Arrow pub in Yeovil has raised £232 for the BIBIC charity by holding a football quiz on Sunday (August 3, 2014) night. “Thank you to everyone who attended,” said a spokesman on the Arrow’s Facebook page. BIBIC, which is officially known as the British Institute for Brain Injured Children, is based at Langport. It is a national charity which offers practical help to…

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