Great Western Railway has been explaining why a new car park at Castle Cary railway station will close in the New Year. Somerset's Activity and Sports Partnership have launched a new app to support men's mental well-being. llchester Football Club says flood damage caused by last week’s heavy downpours means its pitch won't be safe to play on until after Christmas...and more.
Great Western Railway has been explaining why a new car park at Castle Cary railway station will close in the New Year just a few weeks after it opened. The car park, which can accommodate up to 200 vehicles, opened last week but will shut in January for 10 weeks for work to complete building the car park.
llchester Football Club says flood damage caused by last week’s heavy downpours means its pitch won't be safe to play on until after Christmas. The club says it's having to pay to play at other venues to keep its fixtures going.
Somerset's Activity and Sports Partnership have launched a new app to support men's mental well-being. Users are provided with help and put in touch with support groups and events happening in the county.
A business in Ilchester has launched a fundraising appeal to raise 50 thousand pounds following last week’s heavy rain storms. The premises of Paws and Claws Pet Services suffered extensive flooding. The business says it urgently needs financial help to pay for repairs to the premises.
Ilminster has returned to the tradition of having a Christmas tree in the town centre. The last time a Christmas tree was displayed outside the Market House was 20 years ago.
Police investigating an attack on a shop worker in Yeovil have released CCTV images of a man and woman they want to speak to. Farmers in Somerset are being warned to expect more cases of bluetongue. Ilminster Carnival Committee has announced the cancellation of this year's Children's Carnival due to a lack of entries... and more
Two new mobile NHS breast screening units have taken to the road in Somerset. More than 700 new homes are to be built alongside the M5 in Bridgwater. Dawes Twineworks in West Coker is one of several venues open to the public for free this month... and more
It’s going to cost more to park in Chard. Police have issued an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with two burglaries in Yeovil. Somerset Cricket Club is planning to stage performances by some of the world's biggest artistes at their Taunton ground... and more
Work has begun building a new multi-million-pound David Lloyd leisure centre in Yeovil. NHS Somerset says a new system to handle emergency stroke care will lead to "better outcomes" for patients. Tickets for next year’s Glastonbury Festival will go on sale in October...and more
Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to following an assault in Yeovil. Businesses in Taunton say they're worried that planned changes to parking rules could put people off visiting the town. The Red Arrows will take to the skies near the Somerset border in a one-off display later this week... and more
Police in Avon and Somerset say they’re dealing with a big increase in reports of cloned vehicle fraud. A new video system designed to speed up stroke care has been launched in Somerset. Pilgrims are walking through Somerset this week to mark eight hundred years since the death of Saint Francis of Assisi... and more
Avon and Somerset Police are warning about a new scam involving criminals posing as police officers. Flu vaccinations are now available on the NHS ahead of the winter. Liverpool comedian John Bishop has cancelled his show in Taunton later this week after breaking his ankle... and more
Police are investigating a suspected arson attack on a vehicle near Shepton Mallet. New taxi charges come into force in Somerset later this month. The fire service is treating as accidental a blaze at a flat in Yeovil town centre... and more