Flags have been lowered to half-mast at Huish Park following the death of Club Captain, Lee Collins. New Covid wardens have been brought in to work across Somerset as lockdown restrictions ease. A union wants the government to step in over a row about funding for children with special educational needs in Somerset.
Flags have been lowered to half-mast at Huish Park following the death of Club Captain, Lee Collins. His death at the age of 32 was announced by the Club yesterday. Yeovil’s game at Altrincham today (April 2nd) has been postponed.
New Covid wardens have been brought in to work across Somerset as lockdown restrictions ease. Five wardens will now operate across the county offering advice to people and businesses.
A union wants the government to step in over a row about funding for children with special educational needs in Somerset. The Heads of local SEN schools have been asked by the County Council to find savings of £2.4 million next year. Robin Head of the National Education Union in Somerset says the savings target is unacceptable.
An updated version of the Countryside Code has been released 70 years after the first code was published in 1951. Natural England says it’s designed to allow people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy the health and wellbeing benefits that nature offers while giving the countryside the respect it deserves.
Children at Chilthorne Domer Church School near Yeovil have been preparing for this year's ‘Somerset Day’. With just over a month to go until the event, pupils have been celebrating the history and culture of the County.
A new store in Yeovil is looking to hire staff. Newlife, the disabled children’s charity is to open the new shop in the Quedam Shopping Centre on Monday, April 12th. Newlife has six vacancies to fill, including Deputy Store Manager, Senior Sales, and assistant sales roles.
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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