The police are being urged to intervene after more than 80% of drivers on a road in Yeovil, Somerset, flouted the speed limit. A speed indicator device on Lyde Road in the town recorded the motorists during an eight-day period in November. Councillors in the area now want the police to enforce the 30mph speed limit on the road. Avon and Somerset Police say they can put mobile speed camera vans in problem areas. Full Story: Read More.

Tills could soon be ringing out once more at one of Shepton Mallet’s largest empty stores. Two years ago Focus DIY went into receivership, closing its Fosse Lane out-of-town premises. Now 35 jobs are set to be created if B & M Homestores gets its application approved for a change of use for a third of the store. Full Story: Read More

More than 80 jobs are at risk as Somerset County Council attempts to make £23m in savings over the next financial year. John Osman, leader of the Conservative-controlled administration, said there were “difficult times ahead” after the loss of 5% (£20m) of its funding. Mr Osman said although he would be happy to take a pay cut he would not be asking his staff to do the same. But Sam Crabb from the Lib Dems called the budget plan a “complete disaster”. Full Story: Read More