Elections for the new 'one' council in Somerset are to take place as planned in May next year. A man injured when his mobility scooter collided with a van in Chard has died in hospital. A man injured when his mobility scooter collided with a van in Chard has died in hospital. A man injured when his mobility scooter collided with a van in Chard has died in hospital and Leonardo in Yeovil say they’ve completed the first flight of a helicopter using 'sustainable fuel'.
Elections for the new 'one' council in Somerset are to take place as planned in May next year. It had been thought that voting might be delayed until 2023 when the new unitary authority comes into being, replacing Somerset’s four district councils and the County Council but the government has announced that polling will be held in May with 110 seats up for grabs.
A man injured when his mobility scooter collided with a van in Chard has died in hospital. James Wright was riding his mobility scooter along Furnham Road on the morning of Saturday, November 27th when the accident happened. Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage of the accident to come forward.
A man injured when his mobility scooter collided with a van in Chard has died in hospital. 'Operation Tonic' is running throughout December, with officers carrying out spot checks on drivers across the force area. As part of the crackdown, the public are being asked to report motorists if they suspect they are driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Leonardo in Yeovil say they’ve completed the first flight of a helicopter using 'sustainable fuel'. The AW 149 was powered by a blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel on a flight from Bristol Airport to the Leonardo factory site on Lysander Road. Leonardo, says green engineering is at the heart of its plan of achieving net-zero carbon emissions from its UK operations by 2030.
Experts say with good visibility forecast for this evening, people across Somerset should have some of the best views of the solar eclipse anywhere in the UK. A Somerset councillor is calling for the Stop Line cycle route between Chard and Ilminster to be better supported. It's 40-years ago this week since a Lynx helicopter built in Yeovil set a new World Helicopter Speed Record... and more
Wessex Water says a hosepipe ban is possible if customers fail to cut their water usage. A record number of illegal dog fights were reported in Somerset last year. Yeovil Town's Mason Obeng has won the traditional sack of potatoes, given to the player who scores Yeovil's first goal of the new season, as a lucky omen... and more
A local councillor claims anti-social behaviour is putting people off coming into Yeovil town centre. South-West Water has announced a hosepipe ban in the Chard area. Great Western Railway has apologised after a wheelchair user from Chard became stuck at one of its stations... and more
Chard's biggest employer, Numatic International, makers of the Henry vacuum cleaner, has announced job cuts. A new Neighbourhood Plan for Hatch Beauchamp has officially been adopted. Two historic artefacts taken from Glastonbury Abbey more than 70 years ago have been returned...and more
A local man and convicted former neo-Nazi, selected by the Conservatives to stand in Crewkerne South in next year’s local elections for a seat on Somerset Council, has pulled out after a backlash against his candidacy. A charity that runs children's homes in Somerset is terminating its contract early following a critical report by Ofsted...and more
Avon and Somerset's Police and Crime Commissioner is backing the wider use of police drones in towns like Yeovil to help tackle crime. Visitor numbers at Somerset's tourist attractions are down by around sixty per cent so far this year. A gardening expert says it'll take much more than the occasional shower to revive Somerset's parched lawns, parks and open spaces...and more
A Somerset doctor is calling for better community eye care. People in Glastonbury and Street are benefiting from a new bus service to Castle Cary railway station. A sailor from South Petherton is celebrating after sailing around the world... and more
A yellow Heat Health Alert is in force across Somerset today. The swimming and leisure centre in Street remains closed following last Thursday's flooding in the plant room. Plans for a new primary school in Chard have been delayed until at least 2030... and more
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