An investigation into a plane crash on the Blackdown Hills has found that more could have been done to prevent it from happening. A pet grooming business in Wincanton has set up a pet food bank. Sixth-form students at a Yeovil school have been participating in a beach clean-up in Weymouth. A Somerset charity that supports new mothers is appealing for donations of Moses baskets...and more.
An investigation into a plane crash at Buckland St Mary on the Blackdown Hills in August last year, in which the pilot and a passenger died, has found that more could have been done to prevent the accident. An official report into the crash has made seven safety recommendations. They include better training for pilots in dealing with unexpected bad weather conditions and new operational guidelines for air traffic controllers.
A Somerset charity that supports new mothers is appealing for donations of Moses baskets. ‘Baby Basics South Somerset’ works with midwives and health professionals to give baskets, baby clothes and toiletries to families in the greatest need.
The owner of a pet grooming business in Wincanton says pet owners are coming to her to ask for help with feeding their animals because they can't afford to buy pet food. Kelly Davis has set up pet food banks in Wincanton and Bruton to support local pet owners.
Sixth-form students at Fiveways School in Yeovil have been taking part in a beach clean-up in Weymouth. The young people also collected litter in West Bay and at Burton Bradstock as part of gaining an award in Sustainability.
A fundraising walk is being held in memory of a former Ilminster councillor. Sophie Storey, a former member of Ilminster Town Council, died aged 40, in 2019. This weekend, her sister, Joanna Gillman and a group of friends will walk the 30-mile Liberty Trail, from Ham Hill to Lyme Regis, raising money for charity.
Somerset Council has warned that more homes are likely to flood with further heavy rain forecast to end the week. Discount retailer, The Original Factory Shop, which has an outlet in Crewkerne, has gone into administration. A Barista at Costa Coffee in Ilminster has won a place in the finals of a national competition...and more
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance has announced plans to develop a new operational base on the Leonardo airfield in Yeovil. Several people have been rescued from their homes in Ilminster due to flooding. An £800,000 project is underway to restore two staircases at Montecute House...and more
Last week was the wettest seven-day period in Somerset for twelve years. NHS Somerset says it’s working towards making access to dental care fairer for all. A scout leader in Somerset has been awarded the British Empire Medal for services to Young People...and more
A new group has been formed to challenge plans to build 100 new homes in Keinton Mandeville. Bridgwater Town Council has voted to increase its share of the Council Tax by 5%. Organisers of Yeovil in Bloom are appealing for young people to get involved in this year’s competition...and more
New data shows that South Western Ambulance is one of the worst-performing ambulance trusts in England. Plans to introduce improved accessibility at Yeovil Junction station have moved a step closer. A community centre in Street is providing vulnerable people with a warm, safe place to meet...and more.
A new NHS diagnostic centre has opened in Yeovil. The go-ahead has been given to build a replacement school for Milford Junior School in Yeovil. A new 500-bed hotel-style campus is being planned to accommodate workers at the new Agratas car battery factory near Bridgwater...and more
Councillors have approved controversial plans to build four large carnival club sheds near Ilminster. Somerset Council says there's an increasing gap between the cost of education and the amount the government provides to run local schools. The Bridgwater Tidal Barrier, aimed at protecting homes and businesses from flooding, has been reduced in size...and more
Citizens Advice says thousands of people in Somerset have lost some or all of their council tax discount. The UK's first autonomous full-size helicopter, manufactured by Leonardo in Yeovil, has successfully completed its maiden flight. A new pharmacy has opened in Wincanton...and more
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