A local councillor in South Somerset has taken to knocking on the doors of EU nationals to make sure they apply for settled status. A new community food larder has opened in Castle Cary. A new neighbourhood plan for Ilminster has been published. A charity that uses dogs to support children is seeking new volunteers in South Somerset. A new fifty-pound note has come into circulation featuring the Second World War code-breaker, Alan Turing, who was educated in Sherborne.
A local councillor in South Somerset has taken to knocking on the doors of EU nationals to make sure they apply for settled status. EU nationals have until the end of June to protect their rights to live, work and study in the UK. Councillor Oliver Patrick, who represents the Parrett ward on South Somerset District Councillor, says one-in-three EU nationals he met did not realise they needed to apply for settled status by June 30th.
A new community food larder has opened in Castle Cary. Families In the greatest need can collect items of food, donated by local supermarkets and local people, from the larder in the Millbrook car park in Castle Cary.
A new neighbourhood plan for Ilminster has been published. The plan is community-led offering guidance on future development, regeneration and conservation in the town up to 2036. It’s now out to consultation and can be viewed at Ilminster Library or via the Ilminster Town Council website.
A charity that uses dogs to support children is seeking new volunteers in South Somerset. ‘Pets As Therapy’ provides therapeutic pet visits to schools and hospitals. However, volunteer numbers have dropped off during the pandemic.
A new fifty-pound note has come into circulation featuring the Second World War code-breaker, Alan Turing, who was educated in Sherborne.
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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