The Federation of Small Businesses in Somerset has welcomed the government's move to cap energy bills for the next six months. A pub in West Coker, which has been closed for two years, is to reopen under its old name. There are just three weeks left in which to use paper £20 and £50 banknotes and Council buildings and some Churches in local towns across South Somerset are again open today for people to pay tribute to the Queen by signing a book of condolence.
The Federation of Small Businesses in Somerset has welcomed the government's move to cap energy bills for the next six months. However, the FSB says its members need more certainty regarding energy prices and for help to last longer than a six-month period.
Council buildings and some Churches in local towns across South Somerset are again open today for people to pay tribute to the Queen by signing a book of condolence. Meanwhile, Chard Town Council is to show the Queen’s funeral on a big screen in The Guildhall in Chard, next Monday, September 19th.
A pub in West Coker, which has been closed for two years, is to reopen under its old name. Previously called ‘Inn The Square’ the pub’s been given its original name from the sixteen hundreds of The New Inn. Owner, Nick Else, who’s currently refurbishing the premises, aims to be open for business by Friday, September 30th.
There are just three weeks left in which to use paper £20 and £50 banknotes. The Bank of England has issued a reminder that after September 30th these banknotes will no longer be legal tender. It’s encouraging anyone with these banknotes to spend them or deposit them at a bank or a Post Office. The Bank of England says that while the majority of paper £20 and £50 banknotes have been replaced with new polymer versions, there is still £6 billion worth of paper £20 banknotes featuring economist Adam Smith and over £8 billion worth of paper £50 banknotes featuring entrepreneur Matthew Boulton and engineer James Watt in circulation.
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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