Yeovil's very own North and South war looms
Posted: 13th November 2013
BATTLE lines have been drawn in what could become Yeovil’s very own North and South war over future housing development plans for the town. There was standing room only last night (Tuesday, November 12, 2013) at a public meeting at the Yeovil Sports and Social Club at Johnson Park where councillors and homeowners spoke of their fears about more housing in the north of…
How should Yeovil commemorate First World War centenary?
Posted: 12th November 2013
COUNCILLORS will be meeting tonight (Tuesday, November 12, 2013) to discuss what commemorations should be made in Yeovil to mark next year’s 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War. Arrangements are being made for a number of exhibitions to be displayed in the entrance hall of the Town House in Union Street to help mark this historic event. Members of South…
Roundabout scheme at Cartgate
Posted: 12th November 2013
PLANS have been unveiled by the Highways Agency to install a £1.25m improvement scheme at the A303 Cartgate roundabout on the outskirts of Yeovil. The scheme will involve dedicated left-turn lanes from the A303 into Yeovil and from Yeovil onto the A303. It is expected that the work will start in the autumn of next year and last four months. A Highways Agency spokesman…
Students visit First World War site in Belgium
Posted: 12th November 2013
STUDENTS from Stanchester Academy at Stoke-sub-Hamdon laid a wreath at the Tyne Cot war memorial during a history trip to Belgium. The history trip to Belgium was a huge success and Tyne Cot war memorial, the burial ground for the dead of the First World War in the Ypres Salient on the Western Front, was a particularly poignant place for the students to visit at this…
Careers fair at Westland Leisure Complex
Posted: 12th November 2013
YOUNG people are being invited along to the Westland Leisure Complex today (Tuesday, November 12, 2013) for a careers fair. The event is being organised by the South Somerset 14-19 Partnership and Careers South West Ltd and there will be exhibitions galore from universities, further education colleges, employers and training providers with information, advice and…
Locked out of home and oven left on
Posted: 12th November 2013
FIREFIGHTERS were called out yesterday (Monday, November 11, 2013) after somebody had locked themselves out of their home. The call was made at just after 12.30pm to an address in Wilkinson Terrace, Crewkerne, where the occupant found themselves locked out of their home, although the oven was on inside the property. One fire engine from Crewkerne was mobilised and…
Three fire engines called out for grill pan alarm
Posted: 12th November 2013
FIREFIGHTERS from Yeovil were among those who responded when the alarm was raised about a fire at a home. It was just before 6.30pm last night (Monday, November 11, 2013) when crews from Somerton, Martock and Yeovil were mobilised to reports of a grill pan fire at a home in Highfield Way, Somerton. A spokesman for the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said: “On…
Cyclists urged to slow down!
Posted: 11th November 2013
CYCLISTS are being urged to slow down when they are pedalling through the Yeovil Country Park. Rangers at South Somerset District Council have reported that cyclists travelling at speed through the park – popularly known as Ninesprings – are causing problems for other visitors on foot. A spokesman said: “Various options have been considered and we are seeking a site…
Vandalism on the decrease at Yeovil Country Park
Posted: 11th November 2013
VANDALISM and anti-social behaviour is on the decrease at the Yeovil Country Park – better known as Ninesprings – due to increased involvement between rangers and visitors. Ninesprings has often been plagued by problems, especially during the summer months, with vandalism, litter and other forms of anti-social behaviour. But a report from South Somerset District…
Public meeting at Johnson Park to discuss controversial housing plans
Posted: 11th November 2013
A PUBLIC meeting will be held tomorrow (Tuesday, November 12, 2013) in Yeovil to discuss new plans to build hundreds of homes across the town. The plan for the future development of the town over the next 15 years is being re-examined – in particular where housing will go as part of Yeovil’s “urban extension.” South Somerset District Council had originally wanted to…
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