Local news from the Yeovil Express covering Yeovil, South Somerset and Somerset.

Photo contest launched by housing group

11:00am Sunday 14th March 2010

YARLINGTON Housing Group will be one-year old on April 1 and to mark the first birthday the company is holding a photo competition, open to everyone.

Fire warning on thatch properties

10:00am Sunday 14th March 2010

OWNERS of thatched properties are being advised to check their chimneys.

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Martock History Group meeting soon

9:00am Sunday 14th March 2010

THE next meeting of the Martock Local History Group will be held on Tuesday, March 23, when an Oxford University graduate will be the guest speaker.

Gerry Marsden live at the Octagon

8:00pm Saturday 13th March 2010

ONE of the 1960s biggest stars, Gerry Marsden, will be at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil on Wednesday, April 7, for a musical journey.

Author Lee Child heading for Yeovil

7:00pm Saturday 13th March 2010

BEST-SELLING author Lee Child will be at the Swan Theatre in Yeovil later this month to talk about and sign copies of his much-anticipated new Jack Reacher thriller entitled 61 Hours.

Haiti gig tomorrow in Yeovil

5:00pm Saturday 13th March 2010

SIX bands from across the region will be in Yeovil tomorrow(Sunday, March 14) to raise money for victims of the Haiti earthquake.

Abbey Road conservatory proposals

4:00pm Saturday 13th March 2010

PLANS for the building of a conservatory at a home in Abbey Road, Yeovil, will be discussed early next week.

Music workshops planned for Preston

4:00pm Saturday 13th March 2010

YEOVIL Music Centre is holding an exciting free musical event on Saturday, March 20, at Preston Community School.

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Nominations needed for Mayor's Award

3:00pm Saturday 13th March 2010

NOMINATIONS are needed for the 2010 Mayor’s Award in Yeovil.

Battle of the Bands at Yeovil College

2:00pm Saturday 13th March 2010

YEOVIL College will be hosting a Battle of the Bands competition for local schools later this month.