Somerset is the 11th most challenging place in England to be a child according to a report. Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire could have its own elected ‘Wessex Mayor’ by 2028. Cricketer, Ian Botham returns to the county this weekend... and more.
Somerset is the 11th most challenging place in England to be a child. That’s according to a report by the Children’s Commissioner for England which found the county is lagging behind on issues such as stability for children in the care system, spending on youth services and dentistry. Heather Shearer is the councillor in charge of children and families at Somerset Council and says the report has helped identify what needs to be focused on in the county to make children’s lives better.
Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire could have its own elected ‘Wessex Mayor’ by 2028, after a devolution deal was given public backing by Prime Minister, Andy Burnham. Somerset Council believes the region would benefit from a greater devolution of powers and funding from central government under the ‘Wessex Partnership’. The council has described it as a ‘landmark moment’.
Former England and Somerset cricketer, Ian Botham returns to the county this weekend for the Yeovil Literary Festival. He's written a book about his charitable walks which, since his first challenge in 1985, have raised over 12 million pounds for leukaemia research. He says he was inspired to start the project while being treated for a broken bone at Musgrove Hospital and happened to walk past the children’s ward.
The show will go on for a pantomime who found themselves with no venue. Producers of Aladdin say it will go ahead at Queens College in Taunton instead of the Brewhouse, which announced it was closing at the end of the month due to financial issues.
The NFU says that testing for the virus Bluetongue needs to be sped up. Construction of new flats on Yeovil’s Grimsby Corner site will officially begin next year. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind tomorrow... and more.
The owner of campsite in Somerset says a two-thousand-seven-hundred percent increase in business rates will be 'catastrophic' for his business. Plans to build nearly 300 new homes on the outskirts of Chard have been given the go ahead. Yeovil Town are through to the first round proper of the FA Cup after beating Leatherhead 5-2 at Huish Park last night... and more
The NSPCC says sexual communication offences involving children in the South-West have more than doubled since the offence was introduced seven years ago. People in Somerset are being warned that artificial intelligence is being used to make homes look more attractive in estate agent’s photos. Yeovil Town replay their FA Cup 4th qualifying round against Leatherhead at Huish Park tonight.., and more
The Environment Agency says reservoir levels across Somerset are well below what they should be for the time of year. A former school building in Wincanton could be turned into a recording studio and arts venue. Families in Somerset are being reminded of the October 31st deadline to apply for school places ...and more
Parts of Somerset have been moved into the highest drought category to protect water supplies. A new group's been formed to try and save Taunton’s Brewhouse Theatre from closure.Tesco in Yeovil is recruiting for temporary staff for the busy Christmas period... and more
Hate crime recorded by Avon and Somerset Police has risen to a record high. The Communication Workers Union claims postal workers in Somerset are leaving their jobs due to a controversial new delivery system. Four new Deputy Lieutenants have been appointed to support Somerset’s Lord-Lieutenant... and more
Somerset Council says it can’t confirm whether new parking machines being installed across the county will be able to accept cash. The number of cloned cars seized have more than double in the past 3-years with Avon and Somerset Police recovering one fraudulent vehicle every week. The skull of a 50,000 year old Woolly Rhino found on the Mendips Hills has gone on a display at a museum in Wells...and more
Plans have been passed to build 760 new homes on the southern edge of Yeovil. Somerset Council has admitted it doesn't know how many young people are not in education, employment or training. An event is being held in Crewkerne for people looking for information about health and social care... and more
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