Firefighters tackle blaze in Crewkerne
EMERGENCY Services from across Somerset were mobilised early this morning (December 28th) to tackle a blaze in Crewkerne.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue received numerous calls from...
Bank closures in Axminster, Crewkerne and Chard
AXMINSTER, Chard and Crewkerne were all on the hit list when The Royal Bank of Scotland group announced it is to close 197 NatWest...
Bus company closure causes chaos for students and residents
SOMERSET County Council has stepped in to organise alternative transport after a local bus company ceased to operate, causing more than 25 people to...
The blood bikes riding into Dorset and Somerset
THE Devon Freewheelers - commonly known as the Devon Blood Bikes, who have been operating a lifesaving service in their county since 2009 -...
Crewkerne woman housebound after wheelchair is stolen
A DISABLED Crewkerne woman is housebound after her specially-made wheelchair was stolen.
Mrs Alison Larcombe suffers from Addison’s disease and osteoporosis and can only leave...
Somerset police chiefs: Funding has hit ‘tipping point’
THE top brass at Avon and Somerset Police have said that the constabulary is facing a tipping point due to financial constraints, which could...
Fatal collision on A 3066 near Beaminster
A MOTORCYCLIST from Crewkerne has died after a road traffic collision near Beaminster on Bank Holiday Monday.
The collision happened near Mosterton crossroads on the...
Avon and Somerset Police having problems after owl flies into power cables
AN OWL has flown into power cables close to Avon and Somerset Police HQ causing disruption to the force's computer and phone systems.
Avon and Somerset...
Woman seriously injured in crash near Crewkerne
A TEENAGER was seriously injured when the car she drove collided with a tree on the A3066 at School Hill in North Perrott, near...
Hopes to boost footfall in Crewkerne, Chard and Ilminster town centres
A COMMUNITY grant scheme has been set up to boost town-centre footfall and retail engagement in Chard, Crewkerne and Ilminster.
South Somerset District Council decided to...
Somerset farmers paying the price
NFU MUTUAL’S senior agent in Yeovil says countryside criminals are becoming more brazen, forcing farmers to continually increase security.
Nigel Clist spoke after fresh statistics...
Rail disruption expected until 6pm after car hit bridge in Crewkerne
RAIL services through, Yeovil, Crewkerne, Axminster, Honiton and Feniton are expected to be disrupted until 6pm tonight (Mon).
A car struck a bridge in Crewkerne...
Man dies after being hit by train at Crewkerne station
A MAN has died after he was hit by a train at Crewkerne station late last night (Monday, August 7th).
British Transport Police said that...
Warning over giant hogweed after Crewkerne teenager suffers burns and blisters
A TEENAGER was left in agony with horrific burns and blisters after he brushed past a dangerous giant hogweed plant at a beauty hotspot...
Growth initiative to boost South Somerset SMEs
BUSINESSES across South Somerset are being urged to sign up for free support as part of a new growth initiative.
The Heart of the South...
Men searching for shed in Crewkerne
MEN’S Shed Crewkerne & District is in urgent need of a new home.
The fledgling group lost its premises after only two weeks.
The group comes...
One rescued from Crewkerne blaze
ONE person was rescued by firefighters from a flat in Crewkerne.
Investigators have since said that the fire was started deliberately.
Several 999 calls were made...
Firefighters rescue baby from locked car
FIREFIGHTERS had to come to the rescue after an 18-month-old baby was accidentally locked in a car.
A Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service...
Tories buck the national trend and tighten grip in Somerset
MARCUS Fysh has strengthened the Conservatives’ grip on South Somerset after recording a resounding victory in the General Election last Thursday.
On a day which...
Police appeal to find missing man last seen in Chard
AVON and Somerset are appealing for anyone to come forward who has seen missing Somerset man Tyrone Adams
Tyrone, 48, has been missing from the...
Knives amnesty across Somerset
POLICE have released shocking images of hundreds of knives handed in during an amnesty across Somerset recently.
In Yeovil, dozens of bladed weapons were found by...
Have your say on local sports pitches
SPORTS clubs, local councils and resdients can have their say on the state of playing pitches in the district.
Consultation for the Draft South Somerset...
Adam runs a marathon for the children
A CREWKERNE man achieved one of his lifetime ambitions by running the London Marathon for charity.
Adam Pattemore, who was raising much-needed funds for Misterton...
Celebrating Somerset Day
CREWKERNE celebrated Somerset Day in its own inimitable style this year, with many colourful displays.
On Thursday, May 11th, a lot of the shops and...
College rewards talented young artist with coveted scholarship
A TALENTED young artist from Perrott Hill School in North Perrott has won a prestigious scholarship to study at King’s College in Taunton.
Liv Brownlie,...
Remembering when a Grand National winner raced in Haselbury Plucknett
As readers watched the Grand National last month, how many of them would have known that there was once a three-mile designated steeplechase course...
No charges to be brought against MP and PCC
DEVON and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez and Yeovil MP Marcus Fysh have both been cleared by the Crown Prosecution Service, following...
Membership on the up at U3A branches across area
MEMBERSHIP of all six University of the Third Age (U3A) groups in South Somerset is on the up.
At a meeting on the Avalon network,...
Check your blood pressure – it could save your life
THE Inner Wheel Club of Crewkerne is joining forces with Rotarians and the Stroke Association to invite residents for free blood pressure tests.
High blood pressure...
Bob is made 4th Dan black belt
CREWKERNE Pegasus Karate Club member Bob Gould was promoted to 4th Dan black belt at a recent event at 1610 Crewkerne Sports Centre.
Bob is...