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Yeovil MP Marcus Fysh has welcomed the decision to give four local schools a share of an improvement fund worth nearly £500 million. People in Somerset are being advised to check their blood pressure by borrowing a monitor from their local library, including Yeovil Library. Ilminster is planning to stage a mass singing of the National Anthem to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. A Yeovil man has moved to Tanzania to teach English and Maths at a school in the town of Arusha...and more.

Around one thousand GP appointments a month are being freed up in Somerset through a new service provided by pharmacists. A Yeovil motorist has been fined £440 after being caught driving at 93 miles per hour on the A30 at Babylon Hill. A group of apprentices from Leonardo Helicopters in Yeovil have been meeting MP’s at Westminster. he Arts Council in the South West has confirmed it's extending its grant scheme supporting to small music venues...and more.

A threat of closure that’s been hanging over Somerset’s minor injuries units has been lifted. More people than ever are working on the new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point. Cyclists travelling across Chard could soon enjoy a much safer ride under plans to complete a coast-to-coast cycle route through the West Country. A new 'super' national nature reserve is being created on the Somerset Levels and Moors and a Somerset cider producer has teamed up with one of the world’s largest whisky brands to create a new alcoholic product.

Yeovil Town have announced that their new manager is Chris Hargreaves. It’s hoped new government legislation to bring empty shops back into use will help rejuvenate Somerset's high streets. An Ilminster man has appeared in court charged with ten offences. Somerset Wildlife Trust has teamed up with National Highways to help give more protection to Dormice. A pub in Somerton has won national recognition for its hospitality...and more.

More than half of households in Somerset who qualify for the £150 council tax rebate towards their energy bills should by now have received the cash. A Yeovil man’s appeared in court charged with assaulting another man in Martock.  An additional £1.6 million pound is to be spent making three leisure centres in South Somerset more environmentally friendly.  Plans to build 130 new homes in Henstridge are to go ahead after a change of mind at South Somerset District Council...and more.

Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident in which a man was attacked and robbed in Yeovil town centre. Somerset's Liberal Democrats have voted for the current leader of the Lib Dem group on the County Council, Councillor Bill Revans, to stay on in the role. Part of Middle Street in Yeovil town centre has been cordoned-off following concern about the safety of an empty shop building. Cider makers are expecting a bumper crop of apples this year thanks to a mild spring...and more.

Police have released an E-fit photo of a man they want to identify in connection with an alleged sexual assault, near Yeovil. People in Ilminster are being given the opportunity to comment on the Local Plan for the town. Expect traffic hold-ups if you’re travelling on the A37 at Cannards Grave near Shepton Mallet today. The charity Promiseworks is planning to double the number of young people in Somerset that it helps. A newly formed women’s walking football club in Somerset is looking for new players...and more.

A two-week campaign has started in Somerset to get people public to surrender 'unwanted' firearms. People are being urged to be aware of ticks as they head out into the countryside during the warm weather. Concern has been expressed about how changes to farming subsidies and payments could impact the future of agriculture in Somerset and Young people from across Somerset have been recognized for their outstanding achievements in the Pride of Somerset Youth Awards.

Josh Staunton lead a threadbare Yeovil Town side to a final-day victory, beating Altrincham 1-0 at Moss Lane.

Yeovil Town completed a second half comeback to draw 2-2 with Boreham Wood.

Yeovil Town were held to a goalless draw by ten-man Wealdstone at Huish Park.

Yeovil Town fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat against FC Halifax Town at the Shay.

Charlie Lee secured his first win as Yeovil Town interim manager with a 2-1 win over league leaders Stockport.

Monday 23rd to Sunday 29th May 2022

A warning’s been issued about wearing certain items of clothing and footwear when driving.

Avon and Somerset Police are reminding farmers and landowners about the importance of marking vehicles and machinery to make them less attractive to steal.

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A home share scheme, matching homeowners in need of support with people looking for affordable accommodation, has been launched in Somerset.

Somerset Public Health is urging everyone who’s eligible, to get a free NHS Health Check to lower the risk of developing serious health conditions.

Have you got an Electric Car? Here is a list of Electric car charging Points across South Somerset & West Dorset.

An appeal’s been made for more volunteers to help run Community Speedwatch in Wincanton.

HM Revenue and Customs is reminding working families that they can use Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for childcare costs

Somerset County Council’s road safety team is working with partners to urge drivers to keep their fixed eyes on the road.

As we continue to emerge from COVID-19 restrictions, Somerset County Council’s Road Safety Team wants to help you ensure your vehicle gets you safely to your destination.

Two new litter-pick stations have been installed, equipped with litter pickers and reusable bags for anyone to borrow and do their own two-minute clean-up at countryside sites across South Somerset.

People attending church services in South Somerset are being asked to check to see if they can see any bats lodging in roof spaces.