Opening up Old Preston Road could solve Asda roundabout traffic chaos?

Open up Old Preston Road could solve Asda roundabout traffic chaos?

Posted: 28th October 2013
OPENING up the blocked-off end of Old Preston Road in Yeovil could help to solve the ongoing traffic chaos around the Asda roundabout and Houndstone area of town, according to a local councillor. The suggestion of making it one-way down Old Preston Road from its junction with Badger Heights to the mini-roundabout connecting Yeovil to Montacute and Odcombe was made last…

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Manager Gemma can't wait to get back to the Bell!

Manager Gemma can't wait to get back to the Bell!

Posted: 28th October 2013
THE manager of The Bell cannot wait to get back behind the bar of the Yeovil pub - just 11-months after it was severely damaged by fire. The Bell in Preston Road looks set to re-open before Christmas following a project to re-build the pub after it was ravaged in a blaze in January. Returning to her post is manager Gemma Beresford, who has been working at the Brunel…

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Take care on the roads

Take care on the roads

Posted: 28th October 2013
MOTORISTS are being urged to take extra care on the roads this morning (Monday, October 28, 2013) while driving about in Yeovil and South Somerset following the overnight storm. Although the area does seem to have avoided widespread damage and disruption, there could be problems with trees toppling or branches breaking off and surface water. Somerset County Council’s…

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Yeovil and Somerset escapes major storm damage

Yeovil and Somerset escapes major storm damage

Posted: 28th October 2013
IT would appear that Yeovil and most of Somerset escaped the worst of the storm which hit Southern England overnight (October 27-28, 2013). RNAS Yeovilton recorded wind speeds of up to 75mph and there has been plenty of minor damage with garden fences blown over and roof tiles displaced on buildings. Somerset County Council has reported that some trees fell and blocked…

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Test your smoke alarm - save lives

Test your smoke alarm - save lives

Posted: 27th October 2013
PEOPLE across Yeovil and South Somerset are being urged to do their bit in the ongoing campaign to prevent deaths at home by fire. With the clocks having gone back this weekend we have gained an extra hour and Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service have been using this opportunity to encourage people to test their smoke alarms as well as someone you care about. Maybe…

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We will remember them! Yeovil asked to support this year's Poppy Appeal

We will remember them! Yeovil asked to support this year's Poppy Appeal

Posted: 27th October 2013
THE Royal British Legion is once again appealing to people in Yeovil to dig deep to support this year’s Poppy Appeal. The annual fundraising drive will be gearing up for Remembrance Sunday on Sunday, November 10, 2013, and then Armistice Day itself on Monday, November 11, 2013. The Mayor of Yeovil, Cllr Manny Roper, was on hand to support the local launch of the Poppy…

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Yeovil Aerial Services can help if you suffer TV aerial damage in storms

Yeovil Aerial Services can help if you suffer TV aerial damage in storms

Posted: 27th October 2013
WITH gale force winds and lashing rain all set to rage down on the area over the next 24 hours – structural damage to YOUR home is likely. If you find that your TV aerial or satellite is damaged during the predicted storm tonight (Sunday, October 27, 2013) and tomorrow; Yeovil Press suggest you get in touch with Lee Mapletoft, of Yeovil Aerial Services, for support. Lee…

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Storm approaches - batten down the hatches!

Storm approaches - batten down the hatches!

Posted: 27th October 2013
PEOPLE living in parts of Yeovil and South Somerset which are prone to flooding are being advised to prepare for the worst. It has been forecasted for a while, but heavy rain, falling trees, building damage and winds of up to 80mph – or even higher – are expected to hit much of southern England tonight (Sunday, October 27, 2013) and tomorrow. Forecasters have predicted…

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Landlord allays fears over early morning opening

Landlord allays fears over early morning opening

Posted: 26th October 2013
A LANDLORD has allayed fears about plans to start serving the pints at 9am at his popular community pub in Yeovil. The Arrow pub on the Abbey Manor estate has applied to the licensing authorities to open its doors at 8am and then start selling alcohol from 9am – two hours earlier than the existing 11am licence. Members of Brympton Parish Council, who cover the Abbey…

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Antiques and valuable toys stolen in burglary

Antiques and valuable toys stolen in burglary

Posted: 25th October 2013
POLICE are asking people in the antique and specialist toy trades to be on the lookout for items stolen from a house near Yeovil. An octagonal solid silver mug, pictured below, along with a large collection of highly-collectable model cars were stolen during the night of Saturday -Sunday, October 19-20 from a property in East Street, Martock. Police believe the same…

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