The Leader of Somerset Council says a five-million pound bill for making twenty-nine senior managers redundant is a good deal for council taxpayers. Great Western Railway has added an extra forty-four trains each week to its timetable. Merriot Primary School has again been rated as ‘Good’ following an Ofsted inspection....and more.
The Leader of Somerset Council, Councillor Bill Revans says a five-million pound bill for making twenty-nine senior managers redundant is a good deal for council taxpayers. The managers worked at the four district councils and county council, which were combined to form the new unitary Somerset Council in April.
Great Western Railway, which runs services through Castle Cary station, has added an extra forty-four trains each week to its timetable. GWR says people are using trains differently post-pandemic, and additional services are needed to meet demand.
Merriot Primary School in Merriot has again been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted. Their inspectors visited the school in March, having rated it as ‘Good’ following an earlier inspection.
Somerset's main water provider Wessex Water says it'll triple investment to modernise storm overflows and tackle pollution but not for another two years. Their plans also include spending fifteen million pounds on a new water pumping station and pipeline at Ubley in Somerset. It comes following a joint apology from all of England's water companies for not doing enough to tackle pollution.
Yeovil Town have announced a pre-season friendly at Western League Premier side Buckland Athletic. The Glovers will travel to the Newton Abbot based club on Saturday 8th July.
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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