Somerset Council says it's found no evidence of the faulty concrete RAAC in any of its schools so far. A busy Yeovil road was closed yesterday morning, following a crash. The free Heritage Open Days event returns to Chard Guildhall after a two-year break...and more.
Somerset Council says it's found no evidence of the faulty concrete RAAC in any of its schools so far. The Council's Lead Member for Children, Families and Education - Tessa Munt - has addressed the growing concerns and says surveys of schools have been carried out since June. The government has published a full list of schools and education settings in England known to contain the concrete.
A busy Yeovil road was closed yesterday morning, following a crash. Mudford Road was shut in both directions between Hillview and the Pen Mill Trading Estate turn-off during Wednesday’s rush hour. The road reportedly reopened around midday.
Wessex Water says it's investing £3m a month to reduce the impact of storm overflows. A BBC investigation found the company illegally discharged sewage on days when it wasn't raining last year. Ruth Barden, the Director of Environmental Solutions at Wessex Water, says the Environment Agency monitors the water quality in rivers at the three locations where it happened
And the free Heritage Open Days event returns to Chard Guildhall after a two year break. The event at the Fore Street building will take place next Thursday, September 14th with the opportunity to learn about the history of the Guildhall, the town’s Mayor, the Mace Bearer and the Town Crier.
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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