ILMINSTER NEWS: Town council told that it would have to pay for free car parking
Posted: 1st November 2016
MEMBERS of Ilminster Town Council have been told that if they want to have free parking in district council-owned car parks they can – as long as they pay compensation for lost revenue. A possible plan to introduce two hours free parking for motorists at council-owned car parks in Ilminster looks to have been given the thumbs down. Ilminster Town Council had been…
ILMINSTER NEWS: Ramping up access for all at town market
Posted: 1st November 2016
TWO kerbside ramps have been bought to help make the weekly market more accessible for shoppers in Ilminster. The ramps bridge the gap between the road and pavement levels so that wheelchairs, mobility scooters and prams can easily move from one level to another in the centre of Ilminster. The ramps – bought by Ilminster Town Council - are put in place on Thursdays for…
ILMINSTER NEWS: Plans coming together for fireworks display
Posted: 1st November 2016
BRITTEN’S Field in Ilminster will be closed to the public from 2.30pm on Sunday (November 6, 2016) to allow for final preparations ahead of the town’s fireworks display. Following the success of last year’s inaugural bonfire and firework event, Ilminster Town Football Club are organising a similar event this weekend. In order to make the final preparations for the event…
ILMINSTER NEWS: Town council to consult over dog policy
Posted: 1st November 2016
A CONSULTATION is to be carried out in Ilminster to get the views of people about allowing dogs in the open spaces areas owned or managed by the town council. At present dogs are allowed, off the lead, in all the recreation areas including children’s play areas. But now the council’s open spaces committee is to look at whether things should change in regards dogs…
SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Elderly man and woman killed in A303 crash
Posted: 1st November 2016
POLICE are renewing an appeal for witnesses following a fatal road traffic incident near to Buckland St Mary where two elderly people were killed. The incident involving two vehicles happened shortly after 1pm on the A303 on Monday (October 31, 2016). A police spokesman said: “A van which was travelling in a north easterly direction had just negotiated at sweeping right…
SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Fang-tastic night for Trick or Treat
Posted: 31st October 2016
THE magic of Hallowe’en cast its giant spell over Chard again on Monday (October 31, 2016) as hundreds of people converged on the town centre for a night of Trick or Treat happy haunting. It was truly spook-tacular as people of all ages dressed up in some amazing costumes to take part in what has become a real community event. Nearly 40 different shops, offices, pubs and…
SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Fang-tastic night for Trick or Treat
Posted: 31st October 2016
THE magic of Hallowe’en cast its giant spell over Chard again on Monday (October 31, 2016) as hundreds of people converged on the town centre for a night of Trick or Treat happy haunting. It was truly spook-tacular as people of all ages dressed up in some amazing costumes to take part in what has become a real community event. Nearly 40 different shops, offices, pubs and…
SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Two people killed in crash on A303
Posted: 31st October 2016
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A303 near Buckland St Mary this afternoon (Monday, October 31, 2016). The incident involving a car and a van happened at about 1pm. A police spokesman said: “Sadly two people have died. The road remains closed pending an investigation by collision investigators.” Motorists are being asked to avoid the…
SOMERSET NEWS: Do you recognise this man?
Posted: 31st October 2016
POLICE are asking for the public’s help to identify a man they want to speak to about a public order incident in Taunton. A number of men were involved in a disturbance in the North Street and High Street area of the town in the early hours of Sunday, October 2, 2016. A police spokesman said: “During this incident, a 31-year-old man suffered an injury to his face and he…
SOMERSET NEWS: Man fighting for life after assault at Bath and West Showground
Posted: 30th October 2016
A MAN is in hospital with life-threatening injuries following a serious assault in the early hours of Sunday (October 30, 2016) morning. The incident took place at approximately 5.30am in the coach car park at the Bath and West Showground in Shepton Mallet. A 25-year-old man was found with serious head injuries. He was taken to Southmead Hospital in Bristol where he…
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