Police have arrested a motorist on suspicion of driving while under the influence of drugs in Yeovil. A new drug given to a Somerset boy to treat his medical condition has made it possible for him to try different food for the first time. The Red Dress, a global embroidery project that has taken 12 years to complete, has gone on display in Somerton. We're being asked to run, walk, swim or even dance one mile a day for St Margaret's Hospice. Motorists in Chard are being advised of road works for the rest of January.
Police have arrested a motorist on suspicion of driving while under the influence of drugs in Yeovil. The arrest followed police spot checks in Lyde Road, St Michael's Avenue and at Milford Dip as part of a campaign to reduce anti-social driving.
A new drug given to a Somerset boy to treat his medical condition has made it possible for him to try different food for the first time. Rhys has PKU, which means his body can’t process protein, so he mostly eats only fruit and veg. His mum, Gillian Taylor, says the drug could make it possible for Rhys to eat virtually any food that he wants.
The Red Dress, a global embroidery project that has taken 12 years to complete, has gone on display in Somerton. It was created with 200 people in 28 different countries contributing to its design, is currently on a world tour. The Red Dress can be viewed at the ACE Arts Centre in Somerton until the end of the month.
We're being asked to run, walk, swim or even dance one mile a day for St Margaret's Hospice. The charity has launched a new campaign to help fund sessions that help patients with their breathing. Those taking part can download a tracker with the aim of getting their names on the leader board.
Motorists in Chard are being advised of road works in Furnham Road and Mount Hindrance Lane for the rest of January. Somerset County Council says the roads are undergoing repairs that will last three weeks and that delays can be expected.
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Police are investigating a suspected arson attack on a mobile home near Yeovil. Somerset Council is suggesting people turn their pumpkins into soup this Halloween. People in Yeovil have until Sunday to comment on controversial plans to sell off four car parks in the town centre... and more.
Plans have been submitted to build 12 new homes in Chard. A nursery in Yeovil has been rated ‘overall good' by Ofsted. A Somerset mortgage broker has achieved national recognition. A stretch of the M5 at Wellington will be shut every night this week...and more
The Unite union has announced four days of strikes by its members at Leonardo in Yeovil. One of Yeovil’s busiest roads is closed to traffic today. Staff at the Ferne Animal Sanctuary near Chard raised £3,000 taking part in a Sleeping Ruff challenge at the weekend...and more
New figures show that 500 young people were either injured or killed on roads in Somerset and Devon last year. The Old School Community Centre in Queen Camel has reopened, thanks to a donation of £10,000 from Somerset Freemasons. Two Fleet Air Arm engineers based at RNAS Yeovilton have recreated a family moment from 26 years ago...and more
Yeovil-born actress Sarah Parish is supporting efforts to reopen the Octagon theatre. Mobility scooter campaigners in Somerset have welcomed a government review of the legislation governing the use of mobility scooters on public highways. Changes are being made to the dates when garden waste is collected in Somerset...and more
A major house builder in the South West says government targets for new house building in Somerset are 'unrealistic'. Pizza Hut is closing its restaurant in Yeovil. Staff at the Ferne Animal Sanctuary near Chard will be taking part in a ‘Sleeping Ruff’ challenge tomorrow...and more
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Reckleford in Yeovil is to shut for 15 days for essential drainage works. Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has paid out compensation of £23 million for claims related to birth injuries. A Grade II listed building in Glastonbury has been converted into a health and wellbeing centre...and more
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