Somerset Council says it's falling behind on its own targets in giving care assessments to those who need support. A Somerset vet has welcomed a review into the prices charged to pet owners for having their animals treated. A plaque has been unveiled, marking the 80th anniversary of when a US army aircraft crashed into the Mendip Hills, killing five American airmen...and more
Somerset Council says it's falling behind on its targets in giving care assessments to those who need support. Data shows that over 900 mainly elderly people have been left waiting for an assessment for more than the stipulated 28 days. The council is blaming rising demand and a shortage of staff for the backlog despite being given extra money by the government for adult care services.
A Somerset vet has welcomed a review into the prices charged to pet owners for their animals to be treated. The Competition and Markets Authority has been investigating what vets charge and says pet owners could be paying over the odds for medicines and prescriptions.
Gardeners in Somerset are being urged to go a bit softer on slugs and snails. The Royal Horticultural Society and the Wildlife Trust say slugs and snails play a vital role, and that indiscriminate treatments, like using slug pellets should be avoided.
A Somerset man is on his way to Ukraine this week, delivering aid and offering mental health support. Ben Allen from Barton St David says he’s worried people are forgetting what is happening in the war-torn country. He first went to Ukraine in March 2022, at the start of the conflict with Russia.
A plaque has been unveiled, marking the 80th anniversary of when a US Army aircraft crashed into the Mendip Hills, killing five American airmen. Five others survived the crash which happened during the second world war. Blagdon Local History Society organised the plaque with representatives from the US Air Force attending the ceremony.
The Chief Executive of Somerset Council, Duncan Sharkey, has admitted to making mistakes in cutting jobs. Yeovil MP Adam Dance is supporting a Lib Dem initiative to introduce a new ‘Farm First’ training scheme. Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance has launched an appeal to help buy a second helicopter... and more.
A man has appeared in court in connection with an attack in Wincanton. A member of Somerset Council, jailed for 26 months for taking part in a Just Stop Oil protest, may not have to stand down as a councillor. NHS Somerset has announced that changes to stroke services at Yeovil Hospital will "go live" in the spring of next year...and more
Avon and Somerset Police say 62 drivers were arrested in the first week of the Christmas drink and drug driving campaign. A reindeer farm near Yeovil thinks it may have to close after being told it needs a Zoo licence. Father Christmas has made a special delivery of presents to Charlton Farm Children's Hospice in Somerset...and more
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset has criticised the government for axing the role. Police are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic accident near Ilminster in which a woman was seriously injured. Residents of Freedom Avenue in Yeovil are raising funds for charity with a big display of Christmas lights...and more.
Plans to build 150 new homes in Ilminster have been scrapped. A Somerset councillor has been jailed for 26 months. Marks & Spencer wants to build a new Food Store in Ilminster. Poundland has announced that it’s shutting its store in Middle Street in Yeovil...and more
Police are appealing for witnesses after an assault on a man in Chard. Lloyds Banking Group has announced a date for closing the Halifax in Yeovil. Train journeys on the Castle Cary to Taunton line will be disrupted next week due to engineering work. The mental health charity MIND in Somerset has produced a Christmas advent calendar... and more.
The Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Police says her force is doing all it can to reduce anti-social behaviour. Somerset Council has deferred a decision on introducing Sunday car parking charges. People living in deprived areas in Somerset are being fast-tracked for hospital treatment...and more
Fire crews have rescued the driver of a car that got stuck in floodwater near Ilminster. Avon and Somerset Police are urging people going out to celebrate this Christmas to book a taxi or use public transport. A woman from South Petherton has come top at the British Down Syndrome Swimming Championships...and more,
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