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Yarlington wants to build community spirit at Lufton

Posted: 4th October 2013
YARLINGTON Housing Group has tried to allay fears among some councillors who are concerned that too much affordable housing being built in one go will lead to anti-social behaviour problems on a massive planned development on the outskirts of Yeovil. Councillors have warned that putting too many “social housing” units together at the Lufton key site, close to the…

Make a brew for St Margaret's Hospice

Posted: 4th October 2013
SUPPORTERS of St Margaret's Somerset Hospice are being encouraged to "put the kettle on and make a brew" to raise funds for the hospice. The charity is launching ‘Time for Tea’ during Hospice Awareness week this October 7-13 and asking you to get involved. St Margaret’s is hoping that supporters will join them by holding their own tea parties within the next few months…

New approach to sorting out neighbourhood problems

Posted: 3rd October 2013
A NEW approach will be made by Yeovil-based Yarlington Housing Group to sort out neighbour disputes and anti-social behaviour issues among its tenants. Yarlington has formed an agreement with the Somerset Community Justice Panel which was set up in nearby Chard in response to local concerns about anti-social behaviour and the perception that crime was high. The Panel…

Dig for victory call falls on deaf ears with councillors

Posted: 3rd October 2013
PLANS to turn former allotments in Yeovil into a housing development have been given the green light. South Somerset District Council’s Area South committee yesterday (Wednesday, October 2, 2013) gave permission for the project – put forward by Yeovil Town Council – to proceed. The proposals will see 29 properties built on the former allotments on the corner of Goldcroft…

Police appeal for info on Yeovil drugs scene

Posted: 2nd October 2013
POLICE are repeating their request for people who may have information about illegal drug dealing taking place in their community in Yeovil to come forward. The battle against drugs in Yeovil is on-going, but police rely heavily on information gathered from members of the public if they can take action. A police spokesman said: “If anyone has any information in relation…

Have YOU taken up the Stoptober challenge?

Posted: 2nd October 2013
SMOKERS across Yeovil and Somerset are being urged to put the Stop in Stoptober. Nearly 900 people in the county die each year from smoking related illness - about 17 people will die of smoking in Somerset this week. County councillors, firefighters and the Somerset NHS Stop Smoking Service have joined forces to get smokers signed-up and ready to put a full stop to their…

Apprentice rangers fly the nest

Posted: 2nd October 2013
THE countryside team at South Somerset District Council will be saying a fond farewell to two apprentice rangers shortly as their year-long placements with the team come to an end. Apprentice rangers Sophie Middleditch and Toby Lury are finishing after 12-months with the council rangers which has enabled them to learn new skills, secure a level 2 National Diploma and…

Kitten rescued by firefighters

Posted: 2nd October 2013
IT was not quite the classic “cat stuck up tree” scenario, but firefighters were last night (Tuesday, October 1) called out to rescue a stranded moggy. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service was called out at just before 9.30pm to an address in Church Street, Crewkerne, where a cat was stuck under a car bonnet. A Fire Service spokesman said: “The police were…

Police urge for caution over Facebook comments

Posted: 1st October 2013
POLICE have asked Facebook-users to refrain from using inappropriate comments about the investigations into three incidents in Yeovil where young children have been approached by men. Sgt Jamie Rees met with parents at Birchfield Park today (Tuesday, October 1) where two of the incidents took place on Saturday afternoon at around 3pm. A third incident took place at…

Stranger Danger: Don't Go - Say No!

Posted: 1st October 2013
POLICE have asked parents to sit down with their children and tell them about how important it is not to talk to strangers. The advice comes following three incidents in which young children have been approached by men in the Birchfield Park and Rosebery Avenue areas of Yeovil on Saturday (September 28, 2013) and yesterday (Monday, September 30). Sgt Jamie Rees, meeting…

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