People have been asked to only attend Accident & Emergency at Yeovil Hospital if they’re experiencing a genuine emergency. Somerset County Council says Monday’s flooding incident in Chard was a flash flood and not caused by blocked drains. Councillors meet today to decide whether to spend more money on smartening up Yeovil town centre. Avon and Somerset Police are looking to recruit a new police horse. Members of Wincanton Choral Society have started using a tractor shed for rehearsals...and more.
People have been asked to only attend Accident & Emergency at Yeovil Hospital if they’re experiencing a genuine emergency. Deputy Chief Medical Officer at Yeovil Hospital, Paul Foster, says high numbers of people are being seen by A&E who could appropriately be treated elsewhere. His appeal follows unprecedented demands placed on staff last weekend.
Somerset County Council says Monday’s flooding incident in Chard was a flash flood and not caused by blocked drains. It comes as engineers start repairs in the areas worst affected.
Councillors meet today (01-07) to decide whether to spend more money on smartening up Yeovil town centre. South Somerset District Council has been given £10 million by the government to improve The High Street, Lower Middle Street and Westminster Street but say more funds are needed to make the town centre look significantly better.
Avon and Somerset Police are looking to recruit a new police horse. They’re appealing to local horse owners to help with the search.
The Discworld Emporium on the High Street in Wincanton has closed and moved the business online. The shop, which sells Terry Pratchett books and merchandise, has been a prominent feature in the town for 20-years.
Members of Wincanton Choral Society have started using a tractor shed for rehearsals. The Society says as the building has open sides and complies fully with Covid restrictions.
The Chief Executive of Somerset Council, Duncan Sharkey, has admitted to making mistakes in cutting jobs. Yeovil MP Adam Dance is supporting a Lib Dem initiative to introduce a new ‘Farm First’ training scheme. Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance has launched an appeal to help buy a second helicopter... and more.
A man has appeared in court in connection with an attack in Wincanton. A member of Somerset Council, jailed for 26 months for taking part in a Just Stop Oil protest, may not have to stand down as a councillor. NHS Somerset has announced that changes to stroke services at Yeovil Hospital will "go live" in the spring of next year...and more
Avon and Somerset Police say 62 drivers were arrested in the first week of the Christmas drink and drug driving campaign. A reindeer farm near Yeovil thinks it may have to close after being told it needs a Zoo licence. Father Christmas has made a special delivery of presents to Charlton Farm Children's Hospice in Somerset...and more
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset has criticised the government for axing the role. Police are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic accident near Ilminster in which a woman was seriously injured. Residents of Freedom Avenue in Yeovil are raising funds for charity with a big display of Christmas lights...and more.
Plans to build 150 new homes in Ilminster have been scrapped. A Somerset councillor has been jailed for 26 months. Marks & Spencer wants to build a new Food Store in Ilminster. Poundland has announced that it’s shutting its store in Middle Street in Yeovil...and more
Police are appealing for witnesses after an assault on a man in Chard. Lloyds Banking Group has announced a date for closing the Halifax in Yeovil. Train journeys on the Castle Cary to Taunton line will be disrupted next week due to engineering work. The mental health charity MIND in Somerset has produced a Christmas advent calendar... and more.
The Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Police says her force is doing all it can to reduce anti-social behaviour. Somerset Council has deferred a decision on introducing Sunday car parking charges. People living in deprived areas in Somerset are being fast-tracked for hospital treatment...and more
Fire crews have rescued the driver of a car that got stuck in floodwater near Ilminster. Avon and Somerset Police are urging people going out to celebrate this Christmas to book a taxi or use public transport. A woman from South Petherton has come top at the British Down Syndrome Swimming Championships...and more,
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