An action group has been formed in an effort to stop a wind turbine being built close to a Somerset village. Southern Wind Power (SWP) wants to put up a 67m-high turbine near Hewish, Crewkerne but some residents believe it is out of keeping with the landscape. Protester, Matt Dobell said: “It’s going to overshadow and overpower this tiny village.” Full Story: Read More
BBC News – Wells-Burr death: Boyfriend Rafal Nowak denies murder
The boyfriend of a woman who was found dead in
the remains of her burning car has denied her murder. Rafal Nowak, 31, was charged after the body of Catherine Wells-Burr, 23, from Chard in Somerset, was found next to the A358 near Ilminster in September. Full Story: Read More
Woman punched in the face outside Yeovil shop | This is Somerset
A woman was punched in the face after a dispute w
ith a man in Yeovil on Monday, a police spokeswoman said. The incident happened on Monday, January 21 outside the Co-op store, on Stiby Road, between 4.30pm and 5pm. Police are appealing for witnesses and information about the assault. Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101. Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Full Story: Read More