Yeovil’s new MP Adam Dance has been speaking about his immediate priorities in the role. Somerset’s Lando Norris says it would be a dream come true for him to win the British Grand Prix at Silverstone this weekend...and more.
Yeovil’s new MP Adam Dance has been speaking about his priorities in the role. In yesterday’s general election, he polled 12,200 more votes than his closest rival, Conservative and former Yeovil MP Marcus Fysh, to win Yeovil for the Liberal Democrats. Adam says he will be making an immediate start on providing his constituents with an accessible town centre office to meet with him, fighting to stop the planned closure of the acute stroke unit at Yeovil Hospital, and lobbying for the contract to build a new medium-lift helicopter for the RAF to be awarded to Leonardo in Yeovil. The full result in the Yeovil constituency was:
Steve Ashton (Independent) - 608
Laura Bailhache (Reform UK) – 7,677
Adam Dance (Lib Dem) – 23,765
Marcus Fysh (Conservative) – 11,497
Rebecca Montacute (Labour) – 3,002
Serena Wootton (Green Party) – 2,403
In other local news, Somerset’s Lando Norris says it would be a dream come true for him to win at Silverstone this weekend. The McLaren F1 driver - who grew up in Glastonbury - is currently second in the Drivers Championship.
Wells Cathedral says it's having to get creative to bring in more money as financial pressures continue to grow. A convenience store in Martock has been allowed to keep its alcohol licence despite an employee working there illegally. Police have seized an illegally ridden e-scooter in Yeovil in response to concerns from local residents... and more
A Yeovil man has been detained under the Mental Health Act for attacking his mother with a knife. People in Chard are being reminded that it’s unlawful to attach flags to lamp posts and street furniture. Wincanton Racecourse has called off its 'Badger Chase Day' because the ground is too firm... and more
Leweston School near Sherborne has announced that it is closing with immediate effect. NHS Somerset could merge with neighbours in Bath and North-East Somerset and Dorset to cut costs. Somerset’s Lord-Lieutenant has launched a campaign to get more people nominated for national honours... and more
Work has started building a new six-million-pound flood defence scheme in Taunton. Plans have been submitted to build a new church hall in Martock. People are being asked to donate gifts to this year’s Chard Christmas Present Appeal... and more
Eligible groups in Somerset are being encouraged to get their flu jabs. There’s a rare opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look inside Avon & Somerset Police’s control room. Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader, Daisy Cooper MP, has visited Yeovil... and more.
Somerset is the 11th most challenging place in England to be a child according to a report. Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire could have its own elected ‘Wessex Mayor’ by 2028. Cricketer, Ian Botham returns to the county this weekend... and more.
The NFU says that testing for the virus Bluetongue needs to be sped up. Construction of new flats on Yeovil’s Grimsby Corner site will officially begin next year. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind tomorrow... and more.
The owner of campsite in Somerset says a two-thousand-seven-hundred percent increase in business rates will be 'catastrophic' for his business. Plans to build nearly 300 new homes on the outskirts of Chard have been given the go ahead. Yeovil Town are through to the first round proper of the FA Cup after beating Leatherhead 5-2 at Huish Park last night... and more
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