Forum for landlords at Ivel Barbarians

Forum for landlords at Ivel Barbarians

Posted: 7th April 2013
SOUTH Somerset District Council is hosting its seventh in a series of Landlords’ Forums run in partnership with the National Landlords Association. The first six forums have been very well attended. It is anticipated that this will be a very popular event, because of the topical nature of the speakers. The coalition government has encouraged Councils to work with the…

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Car on fire after collision in Monmouth Road

Car on fire after collision in Monmouth Road

Posted: 6th April 2013
FIREFIGHTERS had to attend a road traffic accident in Monmouth Road in Yeovil during the early hours of this morning. The alarm was raised at just before 4.30am with reports that a vehicle was on fire as a result of a collision with two other vehicles. One fire engine from Yeovil attended the scene and officers confirmed all people were free and clear of the vehicle.  

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Grand National 2013: The Press tips for the BIG race!

Grand National 2013: The Press tips for the BIG race!

Posted: 6th April 2013
THE most famous horse race in the world is with us again, but who will win the 2013 Grand National at Aintree this afternoon when the 40 runners and riders get going at 4.15pm? Perhaps our tipster can provide the magic answer? The Press tipster is tipping trainer Paul Nicholls and jockey Daryl Jacob to make Grand National history today by becoming the first…

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Get Yeovil bouncing!

Get Yeovil bouncing!

Posted: 6th April 2013
YEOVIL people are this month being asked to sign up to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust by getting one million people nationwide bouncing on the same day. Get Britain Bouncing is calling for clubs, schools, businesses and individuals in the town to take part in National Get Britain Bouncing Day on June 27 during Cystic Fibrosis Week. Martin Schofield, chief…

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Yeovil Beer Festival is here!

Yeovil Beer Festival is here!

Posted: 5th April 2013
BEER and cider fans are expected to converge on Yeovil College tonight for the first-ever Yeovil Beer Festival. The festival runs from 6pm to 11pm tonight and then all day tomorrow (Saturday, April 6) from 12noon to 11pm at Yeovil College. BUT ALL TICKETS HAVE BEEN SOLD AND THERE WILL NOT BE ANY AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR. The event is a joint venture between Yeovil Round…

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Do YOU know this man?

Do YOU know this man?

Posted: 5th April 2013
CRIMESTOPPERS are appealing for help in identifying this man who officers would like to speak with in connection with shoplifting from a Yeovil shop. Items were stolen from a supermarket in the town on March 1, 2013. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crimestoppers immediately on 0800-555111 or call local police on 101. Alternatively – go on-line at…

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Scoop the poop - urge council bosses

Scoop the poop - urge council bosses

Posted: 5th April 2013
DOGS owners are being reminded to clear up after their dog fouls in an attempt to keep the pavements and green spaces in Yeovil and South Somerset clean and tidy. With better weather due to be coming over the spring and summer months, we are likely to see more people walking their dogs. Owners are reminded that it is important to clear up after your dog; not only to help…

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Bosch dishwashers recalled

Bosch dishwashers recalled

Posted: 5th April 2013
PEOPLE in Yeovil and South Somerset are being advised by firefighters that certain older Bosch dishwashers are being labelled as a potential fire hazard. The dishwashers manufactured between 1999 and early 2005 for models purchased and used in the UK only are being recalled. The affected dishwashers are in the batch number range from FD 7901 to FD 8504. Dishwashers which…

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Police expect increase in ASB problems in Yeovil

Police expect increase in ASB problems in Yeovil

Posted: 4th April 2013
POLICE are bracing themselves for an upsurge in anti-social behaviour problems across Yeovil and South Somerset now that the lighter evenings have arrived. Officers have said that Spring is a time when they tend to see an increased in reports of anti-social behaviour as people take advantage of the better weather and lighter evenings to gather out of doors. A police…

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Can you give a pig a home?

Can you give a pig a home?

Posted: 3rd April 2013
THE RSPCA’s West Hatch animal centre in Somerset is searching for good homes for four rare breed pigs that came into their care as a result of  prosecution. The four sows are Oxford Sandy and Black pigs and are two years old and weigh around 200 kilos each. Plum is a grey pig with black spots and Pudding, Sandy and Oxford are all sandy with black spots. RSPCA animal…

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