New chief money man at Yeovil Hospital

New chief money man at Yeovil Hospital

Posted: 16th January 2013
YEOVIL District Hospital has appointed Tim Newman (pictured) as its chief finance and commercial officer. This executive position will lead a broad finance and commercial portfolio. Tim is joining the hospital from Fitness First, a leading international operator of health and fitness clubs. Tim was UK finance director and a member of the executive team with…

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Investigations ongoing at The Bell

Investigation ongoing at The Bell

Posted: 15th January 2013
INVESTIGATIONS into what caused the massive fire at The Bell pub in Yeovil earlier this month are ongoing. Firefighters from across the county were mobilised when fire broke out at the Hungry Horse pub in Preston Road at just after 4am on Sunday, January 6. The remains of the long-established pub are sealed off with pub owners Greene King determined that it will rise…

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Nick to be named Top Cop for Avon & Somerset

Nick to be named Top Cop for Avon & Somerset

Posted: 15th January 2013
POLICE and Crime Commissioner, Sue Mountstevens, has decided to propose Nick Gargan ( pictured) as the next Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Constabulary. Mrs Mounstephens will put her proposal to the Police and Crime Panel tomorrow (Wednesday, January 16) at North Somerset Council’s Castlewood Office in Clevedon. “I am delighted to propose Nick Gargan as the next…

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Special weekend for house buyers

Special weekend for house buyers

Posted: 15th January 2013
MOVING to a brand new home in Yeovil is about to be made even easier - thanks to a special weekend event organised by Barratt. The developer is hosting a meet the experts weekend at its Wyndham Park development on Saturday, January 26, and Sunday, January 27, where a team of experts will be standing by to offer advice on all aspects of the buying process. “Whatever your…

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Abseil off Yeovil Hospital for charity

Abseil off Yeovil Hospital for charity

Posted: 15th January 2013
ARE you a bit of a daredevil and have you got a head for heights? If you are and if you do – then this could be just up your street! The Yeovil Abseil Challenge involves taking part in a 100ft abseil off of Yeovil District Hospital (pictured) on Saturday, March 9. People can either raise money for the Flying Colours Appeal for Yeovil Women’s Hospital, the Action for…

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Community Speedwatch wins award

Community Speedwatch wins award

Posted: 14th January 2013
COMMUNITY Speedwatch volunteers in South Somerset have won the prestigious Prince Michael International Road Safety Award. The awards, which were launched in 1987, recognise achievement and innovation which will improve road safety. The South Somerset Community Speedwatch Group won the top award in the community category, which was sponsored by Wincanton plc. The…

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Triplets doing well at Yeovil Hospital

Triplets doing well at Yeovil Hospital

Posted: 14th January 2013
STAFF at Yeovil District Hospital are celebrating the birth of healthy triplets. Identical twin girls and a boy were born to husband and wife, Kasia Czechowska and Michal Czechowski, by caesarean section. Leon weighed in at 4lb 12 oz, Anna was 3lb 11 oz and Zofia was 3lb 8 oz. All three babies are doing well in the Special Care Baby Unit at Yeovil District Hospital…

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Is one of YOUR dinosaur's missing?

Is one of YOUR dinoasaur's missing?

Posted: 14th January 2013
 POLICE are hoping to reunite this toy dinosaur with its young owner after it was found lying in the road on the outskirts of Yeovil. PCSO Jan Sparkes told Yeovil Press that the toy was found in Hill View, Mudford, at around 9pm on Friday (January 11). It is an Animal Planet, 9" Plush Trex, with flashing eyes and it makes a roaring sound. "If you know anyone who may have…

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Full speed ahead for Wessex Truck Show

Full speed ahead for Wessex Truck Show

Posted: 12th January 2013
PREPARATIONS are well underway for the Wessex Truck Show which will be held at the Yeovil Showground on Dorchester Road on August 10-11. All kinds of trucks including custom and show trucks will be on display over the weekend with organisers expecting a total of around 300 magnificent vehicles to be on show. There will also be other attactions during the show including a…

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Young trees for worthy causes - nominate now!

Young trees for worthy causes - nominate now!

Posted: 12th January 2013
PEOPLE from Yeovil are being invited this month to nominate worthy causes that could qualify to receive between 50 and 100 free young trees from a Somerset garden centre.   Schools, charities, village organisations and community groups are being offered the saplings by Monkton Elm Garden & Pet Centre at Monkton Heathfield near Taunton.   Andrew Pitman (pictured), plant…

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