Chief Constable under investigation just months after taking up position
A POLICE chief is being investigated for his handling of a historic child abuse case just months after starting the role - which has...
Braving the elements to celebrate Somerset Day
IT was a wet one when Crewkerne celebrated Somerset Day on May 11th.
The local version of the county-wide initiative was co-ordinated by Crewkerne Town...
New defibrillator unveiled after community fundraising
AFTER some delay due to faulty cabinets, Misterton now has a defibrillator for use in the community.
At the Misterton WI annual general meeting last...
Police warning over sheep worrying
THE rural menace of sheep worrying cost farmers more than £1million last year - and police are now warning that guilty canines could be...
Council to take on board discussions on future of mental health services
KEY organisations have been discussing how to ensure Somerset’s mental health and dementia services are fit for the future.
Over 40 people from a wide...
Town crier wins regional cup
THE National Town Criers’ South of England Challenge Cup will be in the possession of Crewkerne, Seaton and Beaminster town crier David Craner for...
Wildlife Trust appoints new officer to help visitors
THANKS generous funding from trustee Martin Stanley, Somerset Wildlife Trust was delighted to welcome Olivia Dullaghan to the team as its very first visitor...
Former MP returns to constituency to launch book
FORMER Yeovil MP David Laws has been back in the constituency this month to meet with Liberal Democrat supporters and sign copies of his new...
Volunteer drivers needed for blue bus
THE group behind the big, blue community bus in Crewkerne is looking for more people to join, particularly volunteer drivers.
The 16-seater bus travels round...
U3A football group scores goal of competing in tournament
A CREWKERNE-based football team has scored its most important goal.
Only a few months after starting the sport, a team from Crewkerne University of the...
Crewkerne residents celebrate 50 years of twinning with two towns
MORE than 50 Crewkerne residents recently travelled to France to celebrate a combined 50 years of twinning.
Crewkerne has been twinned for 40 years with...
Local businesses say they need more information ahead of EU referendum
SOMERSET businesses want more facts and less spin regarding the EU referendum, according to a Somerset Chamber of Commerce poll.
More than 40 per cent...
South Somerset flies the flag for St George’s Day events
SOUTH Somerset celebrated St George’s Day with traditional events over the weekend.
On Saturday, a civic parade was held in Chard, led by the Mayor,...
Hollywood-theme night at Haselbury
THIS September sees a fantastic chance to put on your Hollywood glamour and enjoy a night like the stars.
Being held at Haslebury Mill near Crewkerne,...
‘Singing for Fun’ group entertain shoppers during weekly market
SINGERS from the Crewkerne & District University of the Third Age (U3A) set our their stall to entertain shoppers at the town’s market.
They were...
First time for everything at station open day
THE open day at Crewkerne Railway Station provided a number of firsts.
Organisers from the Friends of Crewkerne Station (FOCS) said it was the first...
Trains delayed after children seen on track
TRAINS were delayed after two children were spotted on the railway line between Crewkerne and Axminster, near Chard Junction.
British Transport Police was called at...
Longer trading hours for new post office
THE Post Office will offer significantly longer trading hours when its Crewkerne town centre branch re-opens in a new location.
Crewkerne Post Office has been...
Residents and businesses offered vouchers to improve broadband
SOMERSET residents and businesses with particularly slow broadband connections are offered financial help to upgrade.
The help comes in the shape of vouchers, worth up...
New exhibitions planned at Crewkerne Museum
FOOTBALL cup glory is one of the themes for the coming season at Crewkerne Museum.
One of the permanent exhibitions will feature the proud history...
Scout leader praised for clocking up 40 years of service to organisation
A CREWKERNE scout leader has been praised for clocking up 40 years with the movement.
Currently a leader with 1st Crewkerne Scout Troop, Tony Zbijowski...
Solicitors sponsor t-shirts for hospice
CREWKERNE solicitors Stokes Partners LLP have helped St Margaret’s Hospice fundraising volunteers become more recognisable.
They did so by sponsoring t-shirts and tabards, which will...
Twinning association attracts full house for coffee morning
CREWKERNE Twinning Association’s recent coffee morning attracted a full house upstairs in the museum.
Held on Saturday, February 13th, the event was an opportunity for...
Austism charity looking for help to move and rebuild sensory cabin
A CHARITY hopes generous individuals and building companies will step forward and help move a cabin to Crewkerne.
Community Wessex is the social care division...
Village shop signs contract for £190k loan from district council
A VILLAGE shop has been given a boost thanks to a loan from the district council.
South Somerset District Council (SSDC)?has approved a 20-year fixed-rate...
