ILMINSTER NEWS: It was all smiles for Timson v Fury at Alton Towers!
Posted: 22nd October 2016
A TRIP to the Alton Towers theme park really did pack a punch for Ilminster man Kenny Timson when he bumped into heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury. The 28-year-old British professional boxer was at the theme park last Saturday (October 15, 2016) relaxing just days after vacating the WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight titles following ongoing medical and personal issues and two…
SOMERSET NEWS: Warning to take care when buying children’s costumes
Posted: 21st October 2016
FIRE safety officers are warning parents of the potential fire risk posed by children’s fancy dress costumes which can quickly burn if touched by a naked flame. As Hallowe’en approaches, the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service advises that fancy dress costumes should only be purchased from reputable retailers and always check the label – clothing will always burn…
SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Yeovil’s helicopter industry could be eroded away, warns Paddy Ashdown
Posted: 19th October 2016
THE Secretary of State for Defence, Michael Fallon, has again been asked for the Government to ensure the future of aerospace industry in Yeovil. Lord Ashdown, better known as former Yeovil MP Paddy Ashdown, has written to Mr Fallon raising his continued concern of the future of aerospace manufacturing in the town following an earlier meeting with Harriett Baldwin, Under…
SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Yeovil’s helicopter industry could be eroded away, warns Paddy Ashdown
Posted: 19th October 2016
THE Secretary of State for Defence, Michael Fallon, has again been asked for the Government to ensure the future of aerospace industry in Yeovil. Lord Ashdown, better known as former Yeovil MP Paddy Ashdown, has written to Mr Fallon raising his continued concern of the future of aerospace manufacturing in the town following an earlier meeting with Harriett Baldwin, Under…
SOMERSET NEWS: Campaign to put the brakes on drivers with no vehicle insurance
Posted: 19th October 2016
POLICE in Somerset are supporting a national week of action tackling people who are driving around in vehicles without insurance. This week, police are aiming to target over 1,000 uninsured vehicles, contacting those who have been driving recently and taking enforcement action against those who are caught red handed. The police’s Tri-Force specialist officers will be…
SOMERSET NEWS: Campaign to put the brakes on drivers with no vehicle insurance
Posted: 19th October 2016
POLICE in Somerset are supporting a national week of action tackling people who are driving around in vehicles without insurance. This week, police are aiming to target over 1,000 uninsured vehicles, contacting those who have been driving recently and taking enforcement action against those who are caught red handed. The police’s Tri-Force specialist officers will be…
SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Cash machine attacked with circular saw during service station break-in
Posted: 19th October 2016
TWO men forced their way into a service station in South Somerset and attacked a cash machine with a circular saw. Police are appealing for information about the burglary at the service station on Broadway at Merriott, in between Yeovil and Crewkerne, at around 3.40am on Saturday, October 15, 2016. A police spokesman said: “The men subsequently attacked an ATM with what…
SOMERSET NEWS: Cracking down on London gangs turning Somerset homes into drug dens
Posted: 19th October 2016
A SOMERSET housing landlord had two of its properties raided for Class A drugs following an 11-month police operation to disrupt the supply of cocaine and heroin. Yeovil-based Yarlington Housing Group worked with Avon and Somerset Police to combat a London-based crime gang who targeted the area to supply illegal drugs. The gang operated under a model referred to as…
ILMINSTER NEWS: Fire at Daido Industrial Bearings
Posted: 18th October 2016
FIREFIGHTERS had to be decontaminated after dealing with a fire at Daido Industrial Bearings in Ilminster. The alarm was raised at just before 1.45pm on Tuesday (October 18, 2016) to reports of a fire within an extractor unit at the factory in Winterhay Lane. One fire engine from Ilminster and two from Chard were called out and crews got to work to deal with the…
ILMINSTER AREA NEWS: Linda opens outdoor gym area
Posted: 17th October 2016
A NEW adult outdoor gym area at Ashill Recreation Ground was officially opened on Saturday (October 15, 2016) by local county councillor Linda Vijeh. The idea for the installation of the gym equipment was the inspiration of Ashill resident Brenda Pyle who, along with professional advice from Jane Knowles, of the Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership, carried out much…
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