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

Elderly woman conned by bogus workmen

10:18am Tuesday 16th March 2010

POLICE in Yeovil are appealing for information after an elderly woman claims to have been conned out of hundreds of pounds.

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Rwanda after the Genocide

2:06pm Monday 15th March 2010

THE South Somerset Peace Group will be holding a public meeting on Tuesday, March 23, when Bruce Upton from Beaminster will speak about the two years he has just spent as an education adviser in Rwanda.

Wedding fair at Sherborne Hotel

1:00pm Monday 15th March 2010

THE Sherborne Hotel – in association with the Yeovil Express – will be holding its regular wedding fair on Sunday, March 21, from 11.30am to 4pm to provide happy couples planning their big day a host of ideas.

People warned over bogus callers

12:00pm Monday 15th March 2010

POLICE are appealing for local residents in the Yeovil area to be vigilant following a bogus call at a home.

Extension wanted in West Coker Road

11:00am Monday 15th March 2010

A YEOVIL man is hoping to get the seal of approval from South Somerset District Council to build an extension at his home.

Help for Heroes race night

10:00am Monday 15th March 2010

A CHARITY race night will be held at the Duke of York pub in Shepton Beauchamp later this month to raise money for the Help for Heroes organisation.

Flats plan for West Coker

9:04am Monday 15th March 2010

YARLINGTON Housing Group has applied for planning permission to create 12 flats at a site in West Coker.

Hospital invites YOU to learn more

7:00am Monday 15th March 2010

PEOPLE are being invited to attend an event to find out more about Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Calling all families

6:30am Monday 15th March 2010

FAMILIES can now turn to this website as a first stop for … pretty much everything.

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