Bus services around the Yeovil area look set to be disrupted later this month when members of the RMT take strike action. Members of Somerset’s ethnic minority communities will be celebrating their cultural histories at an event in Yeovil this weekend. Local charities have benefited from the generosity of the Inner Wheel Club of Chard...and more.
Bus services around the Yeovil area look set to be disrupted later this month when members of the RMT union at First Bus take strike action in their long dispute over pay. The stoppage is due to take place over two days beginning Tuesday, July 23rd. RMT General Secretary Mick Lynch has called on First Bus to return to the negotiating table with a meaningful offer that reflects the dedication and hard work of his members.
Members of Somerset’s ethnic minority communities will be celebrating their cultural histories at an event in Yeovil this weekend.’Yeovil Together’ is a free-to-enter event being held at the Westland Entertainment venue on Sunday, starting at midday. Organisers say the event will have something of interest for all the family.
Local charities have benefited from the generosity of the Inner Wheel Club of Chard. Money raised by holding a raffle, bingo night, cake sale, and second-hand book sale was divided equally and presented to Chard First Responders, Chard Area Youth Committee, Chard Guides and Chard Ladies Rugby at the Inner Wheel Club’s annual meeting.
The Somerset branch of the CAMRA has revived its Pub Trail. After a five-year break, the Campaign For Real Ale lists 50 local pubs to visit on its pub trail, each selling a minimum of two real ales. The trail runs from July 20th to September 14th. CAMRA say the trail is a chance for the public to show its support for the real ale sector.
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
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