Police try to reunite jewellery with owner

Police try to reunite jewellery with owner

Posted: 4th January 2013
  POLICE believe that this assortment of jewellery was stolen in the Yeovil area - but officers are struggling to find its rightful owner. If anyone can help police with their investigations please contact PC Jim Card on 101.    

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Good luck to Marine Martyn Williams in the Dakar Rally

Good luck to Martyn Williams in the Dakar Rally

Posted: 4th January 2013
MARINE Martyn Williams, of RNAS Yeovilton, is in South America to take part in a challenge to become a member of the first-ever disability team to complete the Dakar Rally, arguably the world's toughest rally race. Martyn is with Race2Recovery, a group of predominantly injured soldiers who have formed a rally team to raise funds for Forces charities. He was injured in…

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Any budding Bradley Wiggins' in Yeovil?

Any budding Bradley Wiggins' in Yeovil?

Posted: 4th January 2013
BUDDING Bradley Wiggins and other potential sports stars will soon be getting on their bikes in Yeovil as part of a Balanceability activity programme which is being launched at Preston Sports Centre run by the 1610 leisure trust. It is being organised by the centre to introduce pre-school children to the Balanceability programme which is designed to develop their…

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Cyclists urged to stay safe

Cyclists urged to stay safe

Posted: 3rd January 2013
POLICE are urging cyclists to stay safe in the New Year by ensuring they are clearly visible to motorists while out and about after dark. The advice comes as youngsters prepare to return to school after the festive holiday and no doubt some will be riding a new bike to and from school. But a police spokesman said: "Make sure you have kitted your bike out with lights if…

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Variety show coins in cash for Yeovil District Hospital

Variety show coins in cash for Yeovil District Hospital

Posted: 3rd January 2013
A VARIETY show held in Milborne Port village hall has raised £2,150 for Yeovil District Hospital’s urology department. The show was organised by Graham Pinkawa after receiving treatment in the hospital. Graham received support of local businesses who donated draw prizes and the printing of the programme. The show was held on two nights with a variety of performances…

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Shop the yobs at Yeovil Country Park

Shop the yobs at Yeovil Country Park

Posted: 3rd January 2013
MINDLESS vandals have struck at the Yeovil Country Park over the Christmas period by damaging a number of trees. Volunteers and staff at the park – more commonly known as Ninesprings – have reported on the social networking Twitter site that they were ‘very disappointed’ to find some trees having been intentionally damaged. They have appealed to law-abiding park users…

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Running club vows to beat the arsonists

Running club vows to beat the arsonists

Posted: 3rd January 2013
YEOVIL Town Road Running Club is having to raise around £3,000 to recover funds spent on replacing equipment lost during an arson attack. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service was called out at around 6.15pm on December 23 to Yeovil Town Football Club in Lufton Way where the running club keeps a trailer with its equipment. The trailer was badly damaged in a compound…

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Edible woodland for Milford estate?

Edible woodland for Milford estate?

Posted: 2nd January 2013
SOUTH Somerset District Council is hoping to serve up something rather healthy for the Milford area of Yeovil – an edible woodland. The council is working with the Milford Community Group about planting an orchard area within the Milford Park. A council spokesman said: “This would include a variety of fruit trees such as apples, plums, pears, quince and mulberries and a…

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Makeover planned for Preston Park

Makeover planned for Preston Park

Posted: 2nd January 2013
PLANS are in the pipeline to improve the overall appearance of Preston Park in Yeovil. South Somerset District Council has been made aware that the long-established park in Preston Road is in need of improvement and refurbishment. A spokesman said: “It would make a great deal of sense to not only improve the play facilities, but to improve the fabric of the park at the…

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Parkinson's UK looks for volunteers

Parkinson's UK looks for volunteers

Posted: 2nd January 2013
PARKINSON'S UK is looking to recruit volunteers from across the area to collect donations at Yeovil Town Football Club. The charity is asking for local people to give up a couple of hours of their time to collect donations at Yeovil’s Huish Park ground in Lufton Way. Yeovil Town play Preston North End on Saturday, January 19, at 3pm.  Donations will be collected during…

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