Molly Kirk

1 week ago | chardandilminsternews.co.uk | Molly Kirk

VE DAY 2025 celebrates 80 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe. Below are some of the events that took place in South Somerset on Thursday, May 8, 2025, to commemorate this historic occasion. Ilminster Town Council along with Ilminster residents celebrated the 80th anniversary of VE Day with four special events. In preparation, shops decorated their windows, large banners were hung up and local legend Bob Bright was seen wearing Union Jack flags.

1 week ago | somersetcountygazette.co.uk | Molly Kirk

Residents have sent in more photos and videos of the caravan blaze that occurred on May 7, saying that change is needed to prevent something like this from ever happening again. One such resident said: "the issue was the fact the fire brigade were unable to get through the village to reach the fire due to inconsiderate parking." Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received multiple calls about a large fire in North Street, Milverton, Taunton at around 5.505pm on May 7.

1 week ago | chardandilminsternews.co.uk | Molly Kirk

Man given 24-year jail sentence for rape and assault offences against two women. (Image: Avon and Somerset Police) A CREWKERNE, Somerset, man who raped and assaulted two women has been jailed for 24 years. William Chalkley, 40, of Court Barton, Crewkerne, was jailed yesterday (Thursday, May 8) at Taunton Crown Court, sitting at North Somerset Courthouse, after he was unanimously found guilty following a trial in March.

1 week ago | southwestfarmer.co.uk | Molly Kirk

Fire crews confirm barn near Crewkerne was "completely destroyed" in blaze. (Image: Axminster Fire Station) FIRE crews have confirmed the barn near Crewkerne that was set alight has been “completely destroyed”, with the cause of the blaze still to be confirmed. A large agricultural fire, involving a barn in Hinton St George, near Crewkerne, that occurred early in the morning of May 5 resulted in crews from Ilminster, Martock, Crewkerne, Chard and Yeovil rushing to the scene.

1 week ago | somersetcountygazette.co.uk | Molly Kirk

Frome College received a call stating that a bomb was hidden somewhere on site. (Image: Newsquest Archives) A FROME school received a 'malicious' call stating that a bomb was hidden somewhere on site, police responded and the college was evacuated. At approximately 8.30am on May 8, Frome Community College received a call from an unknown person stating that there was a bomb somewhere on their site.