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

Finzi Quartet live at the Octagon

8:00am Friday 12th March 2010

THE talented Finzi Quartet will be performing live on stage at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil on Wednesday, March 31, from 7.30pm.

Send us YOUR photos!

7:08am Friday 12th March 2010

IF you are out and about in the Yeovil and South Somerset area with a camera and you come across something that would make an excellent photo – snap it and send it into us…please.

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Elderly woman conned out of hundreds of pounds

5:14pm Thursday 11th 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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Indian Government signs €560m helicopter order with AgustaWestland

9:18am Thursday 11th March 2010

YEOVIL-BASED AgustaWestland has announced this morning that a contract has been signed by the Government of India to buy 12 of its AW101 helicopters – a deal worth around €560m.

Cineworld helps children with autism

8:00pm Thursday 11th March 2010

CINEWORLD in Yeovil held a special screening of Monster vs Aliens this week - specifically catering for local autistic children.

Haiti fundraiser at Elim Church

7:00pm Thursday 11th March 2010

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

Business seminar for money and tax planning tips

6:00pm Thursday 11th March 2010

BUSINESS owners in the Yeovil and South Somerset area are being given the opportunity to pick up some vital financial and tax planning tips at a business seminar later this month.

MP welcomes A303 reopening

5:00pm Thursday 11th March 2010

LOCAL MP David Heath has welcomed today’s earlier announcement from the Highways Agency that road repairs which have caused the closure of the A303 over recent weeks are set to be completed a week-and-a-half ahead of schedule.

Schools can now 'dig deep' with Charlie Dimmock's backing

4:00pm Thursday 11th March 2010

TWO schools from South Somerset will each be given their own vegetable garden to grow as a result of the hugely successful Dig Down South West campaign.

Lack of Sunday buses on Abbey Manor?

3:00pm Thursday 11th March 2010

SOMERSET County Council has been asked to investigate bus services on the Abbey Manor Park area in Yeovil.