An appeal for witnesses has been issued, following a knife attack in Yeovil’s Ninesprings Country Park. Somerset’s newest MP has been sworn into Parliament. Library users in Somerset can borrow more than just books from this month...and more.
An appeal for witnesses has been issued, following a knife attack in Yeovil’s Ninesprings Country Park. The victim was walking along the footpath on August 30th between 7.30 and 8 pm when he was attacked by what’s being described as a “bladed article”. He was taken to hospital but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. The suspect is described as aged between 16 and 18, approximately 5 foot 10 inches to 6 feet in height, of slim build, with a full, thin beard and wearing a black tracksuit. You’re being asked to call 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously if you can help.
Somerset’s newest MP has been sworn into Parliament. Sarah Dyke won Somerton and Frome for the Lib Dems at the end of July but she’s had to wait until this week to take her place in the House of Commons.
Library users in Somerset can borrow more than just books from this month. The NHS is loaning out blood pressure monitors from some branches and hopes it’ll encourage people to check their blood pressure at home. Identifying patients with hypertension could prevent heart attacks and strokes.
A brand new nail and beauty salon is opening in The George Shopping Centre in Crewkerne. The Lacquer Lounge opens its doors on October 7th and is promising an open day with drinks, nibbles and goody bags to celebrate the venture.
Bird flu has been found at a nature reserve in Somerset, closing part of it down. St Margaret’s Hospice in Somerset is calling for the hospice sector to be given more central funding. The Barrington Boar in Barrington has been placed 12th in The Good Food Guide’s list of 100 best pubs in Britain... and more
Police are investigating a suspected arson attack on a mobile home near Yeovil. Somerset Council is suggesting people turn their pumpkins into soup this Halloween. People in Yeovil have until Sunday to comment on controversial plans to sell off four car parks in the town centre... and more.
Plans have been submitted to build 12 new homes in Chard. A nursery in Yeovil has been rated ‘overall good' by Ofsted. A Somerset mortgage broker has achieved national recognition. A stretch of the M5 at Wellington will be shut every night this week...and more
The Unite union has announced four days of strikes by its members at Leonardo in Yeovil. One of Yeovil’s busiest roads is closed to traffic today. Staff at the Ferne Animal Sanctuary near Chard raised £3,000 taking part in a Sleeping Ruff challenge at the weekend...and more
New figures show that 500 young people were either injured or killed on roads in Somerset and Devon last year. The Old School Community Centre in Queen Camel has reopened, thanks to a donation of £10,000 from Somerset Freemasons. Two Fleet Air Arm engineers based at RNAS Yeovilton have recreated a family moment from 26 years ago...and more
Yeovil-born actress Sarah Parish is supporting efforts to reopen the Octagon theatre. Mobility scooter campaigners in Somerset have welcomed a government review of the legislation governing the use of mobility scooters on public highways. Changes are being made to the dates when garden waste is collected in Somerset...and more
A major house builder in the South West says government targets for new house building in Somerset are 'unrealistic'. Pizza Hut is closing its restaurant in Yeovil. Staff at the Ferne Animal Sanctuary near Chard will be taking part in a ‘Sleeping Ruff’ challenge tomorrow...and more
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Reckleford in Yeovil is to shut for 15 days for essential drainage works. Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has paid out compensation of £23 million for claims related to birth injuries. A Grade II listed building in Glastonbury has been converted into a health and wellbeing centre...and more
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