Local News Wednesday 19th October

Wednesday, 19 October 2022 06:00

Recognise either of these men? Please contact the Police if you do.

Police are trying to trace two men in connection with an incident in which the driver of a vehicle failed to stop for police in Yeovil. Councillors meet today to decide if the village pub in Merriot should be converted for residential use. A service to help parents-to-be in Somerset quit smoking is being hailed as a success. Poultry farmers and private bird owners in Somerset are now legally required to follow strict biosecurity measures to stop the spread of avian flu...and more.

Police are trying to trace two men (pictured above) in connection with an incident in which the driver of a vehicle failed to stop for police in Yeovil. It happened earlier this week on Monday afternoon at around 2.15 pm when a blue Renault Kadjar being driven on the A30 Sherborne Road ignored a police request to stop and left the area at high speed. The driver turned right onto Lyde Road and then left onto Cromwell Road before the vehicle was abandoned. If you can help the police, please call the non-emergency number 101. More details at CCTV appeal after driver fails to stop - Yeovil | Avon and Somerset Police

Councillors meet today to decide if the village pub in Merriot should be converted for residential use. Members of South Somerset District Council’s Area West Committee are being recommended the agree to a change of use on the building despite local residents in Merriott claiming the pub is a ‘cherished local facility’ and should be kept.

A service to help parents-to-be in Somerset quit smoking is being hailed as a success. Nearly 1,700 people in the county have quit the habit thanks to the Mums2Be smoke-free service. Tracey Hellyar, team leader for the service, says stopping smoking has benefited the health of the baby.

ALDI is creating around 170 new jobs in Somerset ahead of the festive season. The supermarket is looking to fill temporary and permanent vacancies at its eight stores in Somerset, including in Yeovil.

Poultry farmers and private bird owners in Somerset are now legally required to follow strict biosecurity measures to stop the spread of avian flu. A UK-wide Avian influenza Protection Zone was introduced across Britain yesterday.

Ticket prices to attend Glastonbury Festival next year have gone up to £340. Organiser Emily Eavis says it’s due to the huge increase in costs of putting on the event.

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