Drivers are being urged to be extra careful on the roads in Somerset with the cold spell set to continue. A warm space in Yeovil says it's planning to extend the support it offers well into the New Year. Independent traders in Somerset are encouraging people to support local businesses when Christmas shopping. Combe St Nicholas C of E Primary School has been rated as ‘good’ by Ofsted...and more.
Drivers are being urged to be extra careful on the roads in Somerset with the cold spell set to continue. The County Council says accidents on increase on average by 20 percent during the winter months. County Councillor Mike Rigby, who’s in charge of roads and transport in Somerset, says they’re prepared for dealing with further icy conditions.
A warm space in Yeovil says it's planning to extend the support it offers well into the New Year. St Peter's Community Centre in Westfield provides food and warmth to around 30 people on three days each week.
Independent traders in Somerset are encouraging people to support local businesses when Christmas shopping. The independent retail sector is concerned about the rising cost of living, and people spending less on presents this Christmas.
Combe St Nicholas C of E Primary School has been rated as ‘good’ by Ofsted. Inspectors praised the school’s project-based curriculum, which they say supports all pupils, including those with special needs.
The A30 between Chard and Crewkerne is to close for eight weeks in January for urgent drainage works to be carried out. The road will shut on Monday, 23rd of January between Liddon Hill and St Rayn Hill to allow for 550 metres of drainage pipes and gullies to be installed.
Yeovil Town's National League match at Barnet tonight has been postponed due to a frozen pitch.
Somerset Council has warned that more homes are likely to flood with further heavy rain forecast to end the week. Discount retailer, The Original Factory Shop, which has an outlet in Crewkerne, has gone into administration. A Barista at Costa Coffee in Ilminster has won a place in the finals of a national competition...and more
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance has announced plans to develop a new operational base on the Leonardo airfield in Yeovil. Several people have been rescued from their homes in Ilminster due to flooding. An £800,000 project is underway to restore two staircases at Montecute House...and more
Last week was the wettest seven-day period in Somerset for twelve years. NHS Somerset says it’s working towards making access to dental care fairer for all. A scout leader in Somerset has been awarded the British Empire Medal for services to Young People...and more
A new group has been formed to challenge plans to build 100 new homes in Keinton Mandeville. Bridgwater Town Council has voted to increase its share of the Council Tax by 5%. Organisers of Yeovil in Bloom are appealing for young people to get involved in this year’s competition...and more
New data shows that South Western Ambulance is one of the worst-performing ambulance trusts in England. Plans to introduce improved accessibility at Yeovil Junction station have moved a step closer. A community centre in Street is providing vulnerable people with a warm, safe place to meet...and more.
A new NHS diagnostic centre has opened in Yeovil. The go-ahead has been given to build a replacement school for Milford Junior School in Yeovil. A new 500-bed hotel-style campus is being planned to accommodate workers at the new Agratas car battery factory near Bridgwater...and more
Councillors have approved controversial plans to build four large carnival club sheds near Ilminster. Somerset Council says there's an increasing gap between the cost of education and the amount the government provides to run local schools. The Bridgwater Tidal Barrier, aimed at protecting homes and businesses from flooding, has been reduced in size...and more
Citizens Advice says thousands of people in Somerset have lost some or all of their council tax discount. The UK's first autonomous full-size helicopter, manufactured by Leonardo in Yeovil, has successfully completed its maiden flight. A new pharmacy has opened in Wincanton...and more
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