Custody visitors wanted at Yeovil Police Station

Custody visitors wanted at Yeovil Police Station

Posted: 9th October 2012
FANCY a closer look inside a police cell? Then why not become an Independent Custody Visitor with Avon and Somerset Police Authority? There currently are vacancies in Yeovil. Custody visitors are people from the local community who observe, comment and report on the condition of police custody cells and how the people detained are looked after. As a custody visitor, you…

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Yarlington bids to improve safer driving among older drivers

Yarlington bids to improve safer driving among older drivers

Posted: 9th October 2012
WITH more than 30 million cars on Britain’s roads, it can feel like there is no longer room to get around, and the need to be fit to drive has never been more important than it is in today’s hectic lifestyle. The change in one’s driving ability can come about very gradually, and the loss of alertness or eyesight is sometimes barely perceptible, but can lead to danger to…

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Cycle shop owners urged to be vigilant

Cycle shop owners urged to be vigilant

Posted: 9th October 2012
SECOND-HAND dealers and cycle shop owners are being urged to be vigilant following the theft of two bikes in Yeovil. The two bikes were taken from a garage in the Grass Royal area of Yeovil overnight September 22-23. Police believe that the bikes would have been lifted over a hedge at the rear of the property. The bikes taken are a white F2 Cannondale women's mountain…

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Police tell motorists to 'belt up'

Police tel motorists to 'belt up'

Posted: 7th October 2012
POLICE across Avon and Somerset stopped more than 300 drivers during a week-long 'belt up' safety campaign. The Europe-wide campaign, which was part of the force's Operation Relentless to keep you safe on the roads, saw mobile patrols on the lookout for anyone breaking the law and sending out the message that seatbelts should be worn in all seats in all vehicles. All the…

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Open day at Yeovil District Hospital

Open day at Yeovil District Hospital

Posted: 6th October 2012
YEOVIL District Hospital’s Open Day on Thursday (October 11, 2012) has hands-on activities and demonstrations to interest people from all walks of life. From 1.30pm staff from across the Trust will be available to meet visitors in the hospital Academy. Scientists from the Pathology Department will be giving demonstrations and showing how they contribute to patient care…

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Wave of burglaries in Yeovil

Wave of burglaries in Yeovil

Posted: 5th October 2012
HOMEOWNERS in Yeovil have been urged to take simple security measures to protect their property following a wave of burglaries in the town. The advice from police comes after officers arrested three men for burglary in the Crofton Park and Grass Royal areas, some of them where intrudrs simply walked into homes that had been left unlocked. There have been 17 dwelling…

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Chief Constable gives Yeovil "front desk" the thumbs up

Chief Constable gives Yeovil "front desk" the thumbs up

Posted: 5th October 2012
THE new front office at Yeovil Police Station has been officially opened by Chief Constable Colin Port. The police station has undergone a major renovation to upgrade the facilities on the ground floor. The work carried out has included relocating the public entrance and front office and also refurbishing the front office. The existing interview rooms alongside the front…

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Celebrations for Allen School of Dance

Celebrations for Allen School of Dance

Posted: 5th October 2012
THE Yeovil-based Allen School of Dance has been celebrating its latest ballet exam results. It was the pupils' second set of ballet exams after teacher Joanne Rowland took over and the results were fantastic with a 100 per cent pass rate and 60 per cent of them achieving honours with marks over 85. Classes are held at the school 48 Buckland Road, Yeovil, on Saturday…

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Girls get apprenticeships with Yarlington

Girls get apprenticeships with Yarlington

Posted: 5th October 2012
WITH over one million young people not in employment, education or training, Yeovil-based Yarlington Housing Group  is going the extra mile to give opportunities to them and prepare them for the world of work. As part of the ongoing apprentice programme, Yarlington Housing Group has welcomed Yeovil girls Chloe Higgins and Mica Cain (pictured) as they join the company for…

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Welcome to the Yeovil Press

Welcome to the Yeovil Press

Posted: 5th October 2012
WELCOME to a new website for the Yeovil, South Somerset and surrounding area - Yeovil Press with Christine Jones Event Photography. We will be bringing you latest news, sport and leisure updates from around the area along with photo galleries of local events. Photographer Christine Jones (pictured) will be out and about with her camera to capture those special moments…

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