Centenarian Daisy says: When you were in a family of ten and shared one bathroom – you quickly learnt to dance!

Centenarian Daisy says: When you were in a family of ten and shared one bathroom – you quickly learnt to dance!

Posted: 11th February 2014
THE Vaughan Lee House at Ilminster hosted a champagne celebration to mark the 100th birthday of resident Daisy Hayball. Surrounded by her family, friends and her Vaughan Lee family a toast and speech by her son Alan kicked-off the celebrations. Daisy moved to Vaughan Lee House in 2009 after having lived on her own until the age of 95. She was born in Greenwich in Kent…

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Octagon Theatre is 40 and wants your memories!

Octagon Theatre is 40 and wants your memories!

Posted: 11th February 2014
THE Octagon Theatre in Yeovil is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year of bringing arts and entertainment to the community – and needs you to help with the party! The Octagon team is busy planning events to mark the anniversary and is inviting people to share their memories and stories of the theatre. “We know this special place means a lot to our audience and we’d…

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Advice to use internet safely

Advice to use internet safely

Posted: 11th February 2014
POLICE officers will be in Yeovil town centre today (Tuesday, February 11, 2014) to give out advice on how to ensure people – young and old – can use the internet safely. Today is International Safer Internet Day and the aim is to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones – especially among children and young people. Police officers…

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It is wet and wild out there

It is wet and wild out there

Posted: 11th February 2014
MOTORISTS are being advised to use extra caution out on the roads this morning (Tuesday, February 11, 2014) with wet and stormy weather conditions battering the area once again. There is the chance of falling trees and debris littering the roadway so drivers are asked to be careful. There could also be localised flooding in places. Emergency services have reminded…

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Roof removed from vehicle to free casualty

Roof removed from vehicle to free casualty

Posted: 10th February 2014
FIREFIGHTERS from Yeovil were called out this afternoon (Monday, February 10, 2014) to help deal with a road accident at Milborne Port. The alarm was raised at just before 1.45pm to the single vehicle accident on the A30 London   Road. Two fire engines from Sherborne and a rescue tender from Yeovil were mobilised to the incident. Upon arrival at the scene officers found…

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Vote now for Westfield Academy life-saver Samantha

Vote now for Westfield Academy life-saver Samantha

Posted: 10th February 2014
A STUDENT at Westfield Academy in Yeovil is in the running to win a Woman with Heart Award organised by the British Heart Foundation. In honour of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2014, the BHF charity has singled out just a few of the women who have made an exceptional commitment to helping heart patients. Since performing CPR to save her mum’s life, Westfield…

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Two men arrested for assault - but police can't find the victim!

Two men arrested for assault - but police can't find the victim!

Posted: 10th February 2014
TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of an assault in Yeovil – although police would like to identify the victim as part of their investigation. Police were alerted to an assault after it was spotted on CCTV. The incident took place at 3.30pm on Saturday, February 8, 2014, when two men were seen assaulting a third man in Middle Street. A police spokesman said: “We…

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Nyanza Masonic Lodge backs Horseshoes and Handprints

Nyanza Masonic Lodge backs Horseshoes and Handprints

Posted: 10th February 2014
THE Ilminster-based Nyanza Masonic Lodge has presented a £1,400 cheque to the Horseshoes and Handprints group which provides sensory therapy and special riding for adults and children who have behaviour and communication difficulties. Close contact with horses has been shown to release stress within people with conditions such as Asperger’s, autism and neurological…

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Yeovil Youth Theatre backs Octagon's Foyer Club

Yeovil Youth Theatre backs Octagon's Foyer Club

Posted: 10th February 2014
MEMBERS of Yeovil Youth Theatre have been thanked for their support of the Octagon Theatre. A spokesman for the Octagon said the youth organisation had given a £125 cheque to the theatre’s Foyer Club’s fundraising efforts. The money was raised through bucket collections at the Yeovil Youth Theatre’s production of Grease held at the Octagon in November last year. PHOTOS:…

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Risk of further flooding in Somerset

Risk of further flooding in Somerset

Posted: 10th February 2014
A FURTHER 20,000 sandbags are ready to be deployed to communities at risk of flooding across Somerset. Staff from Somerset County Council have worked tirelessly alongside Royal Marines from 40 Commando throughout the weekend to prepare a further 20,000 sandbags ready to deploy to residents at risk of flooding. Council leader John Osman, said: “Our main aim is to keep…

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