A former Director of Yeovil Town says he's worried about the club's financial future. People in Somerset that have been offered a Covid spring booster jab are urged to take it up. The Bishop of Bath and Wells will play a key role in the Coronation of King Charles the Third. Ferne Animal Sanctuary has launched a virtual Pet’s Got Talent competition to celebrate National Pet Month.....and more.
A former Director of Yeovil Town says he's worried about the club's financial future. It follows the Glovers' relegation from the National League and into football’s sixth tier next season. Stephen Allinson was a Director at Yeovil Town between 2001 and 2015. He says it would help greatly to have the issue over the club’s ownership settled quickly.
People in Somerset that have been offered a Covid spring booster jab are being urged to take it up. The jab is being made available to people aged seventy-five and over, and those with weakened immune systems.
A man who fled the war in Congo to live in Somerset as an asylum-seeker has won a national carer's award. Yves Tshomba was named "Best Home Carer" at the National Great British Care Awards. Yves says he loves doing his job but getting accepted in the role was not easy.
The Bishop of Bath and Wells will play a key role in the Coronation of King Charles the Third. Bishop Michael will be beside the King for parts of the ceremony in a tradition that dates back nearly one thousand years.
Ferne Animal Sanctuary has launched a virtual Pet’s Got Talent competition to celebrate National Pet Month. The charity is encouraging pet owners to take part and upload short videos of their animals to the Ferne Animal Sanctuary website.
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