YEOVIL NEWS: Tracy coining in the cash after charity head shave

YEOVIL NEWS: Tracy coining in the cash after charity head shave

Posted: 28th May 2014
YEOVIL woman Tracy Axe is hoping to raise more than £400 for the CLIC Sargent charity after having her head shaved last night (Tuesday, May 27, 2014) in the town. Tracy, who runs the Toe the Line dancing club, saw her hair shaved off during a club-night at Yeovil Labour Club. “It was a great night,” she said. “I’ve raised just over £400 so far, but I will still be…

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SOMERSET NEWS: Speed cameras will be back in operation - soon!

SOMERSET NEWS: Speed cameras will be back in operation - soon!

Posted: 28th May 2014
SPEED cameras in Somerset are all set to be turned on within the “next couple of months” – according to Police and Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens. As to when the fixed roadside speed cameras were going to be switched back on was one of the questions posed to Ms Mountstevens last night (Tuesday, May 27, 2014) at a public forum meeting held at the Guildhall in Chard…

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SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: More victims of domestic violence and sex attacks coming forward

SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: More victims of domestic violence and sex attacks coming forward

Posted: 28th May 2014
DOMESTIC violence and serious sexual offences have risen in South Somerset over the past five years – but police have said that is a good thing because it means more victims are coming forward. It has been reported that incidents of domestic violence have increased by 16 per cent, while sexual offences have gone up by more than 50 per cent since 2009. Although it does…

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SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Jackie’s off to walk the beat for the United Nations

SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Jackie’s off to walk the beat for the United Nations

Posted: 28th May 2014
LONG-SERVING Inspector Jackie Gold is swapping her Yeovil and South Somerset beat area for a new role with the United Nations – in war-torn South Sudan.  Jackie is one of four UK police officers to be selected by the Foreign Office and from today (Wednesday, May 28, 2014) will be seconded to the UN for a two-year mission. “It is a brand new challenge, both demanding and…

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SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Driver taken to hospital after A303 incident

SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Driver taken to hospital after A303 incident

Posted: 27th May 2014
A DRIVER was taken to hospital this afternoon (Tuesday, May 27, 2014) after the 4x4 vehicle he was driving, which was towing a caravan, had gone off the road. The alarm was raised at just before 12.30pm to the incident on the eastbound carriageway of the A303 between the A37 Ilchester junction and Podimore roundabout. Two fire engines and a rescue tender from Yeovil were…

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YEOVIL NEWS: Glovers congratulated on Family Excellence Award

YEOVIL NEWS: Glovers congratulated on Family Excellence Award

Posted: 27th May 2014
YEOVIL Town Football Club has been congratulated by Yeovil MP David Laws on its recent news of being presented with the Football League Family Excellence Award. The award is given out by the Football League to clubs who have provided the best experience for families attending league matches throughout the season. PHOTO - RIGHT: Yeovil MP David Laws. The award is judged…

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SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Lions Club is a roaring success for charity

SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Lions Club is a roaring success for charity

Posted: 27th May 2014
ILMINSTER Lions Club came up trumps for charity on Saturday (May 24, 2014) when it handed out cheques worth £1,350. The cheques were presented during the club’s annual summer fete at Swanmead CommunityS chool in Ilminster. The club president Roger Taylor presented Simone Joyce, of BIBIC, with a cheque for £1,000. A further £250 was given to Sue Spurway and Gill Dunn who…

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SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Good start for New Digs for Dogs appeal

SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Good start for £1m New Digs for Dogs appeal

Posted: 27th May 2014
FUNDRAISERS at a South Somerset animal sanctuary have been pleased with the start to their overall £1m New Digs For Dogs appeal. The Ferne Animal Sanctuary at Wambrook, near Chard, needs to raise £500,000 towards its £1m project to build a new enhanced kennel block, improved grooming and veterinary care room, information hub, social unit, offices, reception and purpose…

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YEOVIL NEWS: Hair today – going tonight!

YEOVIL NEWS: Hair today – going tonight!

Posted: 27th May 2014
YEOVIL woman Tracy Axe is hoping to raise a bucket full of cash for charity tonight (Tuesday, May 27, 2014) when she has her head shaved. Tracy, who runs line-dancing classes at Yeovil Labour Club, has always been keen on supporting charities and in recent years she has done an abseil and a firewalk. Now this year she will be having her head shaved to raise money for the…

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SOMERSET NEWS: LibDems lose out in Euro Elections

SOMERSET NEWS: LibDems lose out in Euro Elections

Posted: 26th May 2014
LIBERAL Democrats will be trying to pick up the pieces following a catastrophic European election. UKIP gained 27.5 per cent of the vote nationally and had 24 MEPs elected. Labour came second with 25.4 per cent and 20 MEPs and the Conservatives were third with 23.93 per cent and 19 MEPs. But the LibDems were well down in fifth– behind the Green Party – with just 6.87 per…

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