Local News Monday 21st February

Monday, 21 February 2022 06:00

Western Power says it’s working hard to get electricity supplies back to people whose homes lost power in Friday’s storms. Somerset County Council's facing pressure to re-open a road near Yeovil that has been shut for almost a year. People in Somerset planning a street party to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee in June are being reminded that they need to apply for a road closure notice. A Yeovil man has been sentenced for downloading films of child abuse...and more.

Western Power says it’s working hard to get electricity supplies back to people whose homes lost power in Friday’s storms. Eight thousand homes in Somerset are reported to still be without power, 3 days after Storm Eunice struck. Meanwhile, Somerset County Council says it’s been at their busiest since the storms of 2014 - with over 200 incidents dealt with since Friday. If you missed your waste being collected due to Storm Eunice, put it out today as crews are working normally. If you have elderly people and or someone living alone near you, you’re asked to call on your neighbour to ensure they’re safe and have everything they need.

For support, use the emergency numbers below:
•   Call 999 when there is a risk to life or property. Otherwise, call 101 to make police aware of non-emergency incidents.
•   For urgent care advice and mental health support call the NHS on 111.
•   For floods call Floodline on 0345 988 1188.
•   Somerset County Council: 0300 123 2224.
•   South Somerset District Council: 01935 462462.
•   For power cuts call 105 (Western Power Distribution).
•   For telephone service issues call Openreach on 0800 023 2023.
•   For water-related issues such as a burst water main call Wessex Water on 0345 600 4600.
•   Report a gas leak or other gas issue on 0800 111 999

Somerset County Council's facing pressure to re-open a road near Yeovil that has been shut for almost a year. Chinnock Hollow in East Chinnock which is used daily by hundreds of commuters for getting into Yeovil and Crewkerne was shut when a tree collapsed, loosening an embankment in early 2021.

People in Somerset planning a street party to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee in June are being reminded that they need to apply for a road closure notice. South Somerset District Council says it requires a minimum of 8-weeks to complete the consultation process before a notice can be issued.

A Yeovil man has been sentenced for downloading films of child abuse. Jamie Pattinson, a warehouse worker, pleaded guilty at Taunton Crown Court to making indecent images of children and was made the subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

A project’s been launched at Castle Cary to help protect the Nightingale, whose numbers have declined by a half in the last 10-years. The Nightingale project, run by the Carymoore Environmental Trust, will see new habitats created on land managed by Carymoore Trust, to encourage the Nightingale to breed.

Yeovil Town have appointed former midfielder, Charlie Lee as their new Assistant Manager. The 35-year old retired from playing last December, having spent two seasons as a player at Huish Park.

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