Business leaders in Somerset say employers need better guidance on how to support staff now that self-isolation rules for people with Covid are about to end. There's been an increase in the number of family’s permanently homeschooling, since the beginning of the pandemic. Parish councils in Somerset are being encouraged to take back control of local services. Nominations have opened for this year's Pride of Somerset Youth Awards...and more.
Business leaders in Somerset say employers need better guidance on how to support staff now that self-isolation rules for people with Covid are about to end. It follows the government’s announcement that Covid restrictions will be lifted beginning from February 24th, one month earlier than planned.
There's been an increase in the number of family’s permanently homeschooling, since the beginning of the pandemic. In Somerset, the number of children being taught at home has risen by 25% in just two years.
Parish councils in Somerset are being encouraged to take back control of local services. It's in preparation for the move to the one council for Somerset, and the disbandment of district councils, in April 2023.
Nominations have opened for this year's Pride of Somerset Youth Awards. The awards are to recognise young people who've gone above and beyond to help out in their local communities.
Crewkerne Station has won a top prize for its Christmas decorations. The Friends of Crewkerne Station have been awarded the title ‘Station Christmas 2021’ in a competition run by the Blackmore Vale Community Rail Partnership.
People in Ilminster can enter a competition to win a garden tree. Seventy saplings are being given away by the Ilminster Tree Project as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative. To enter the draw email greenilminster@btinternet.com or phone 07816 213428. The closing date is Sunday, 20th February.
Police investigating an attack on a shop worker in Yeovil have released CCTV images of a man and woman they want to speak to. Farmers in Somerset are being warned to expect more cases of bluetongue. Ilminster Carnival Committee has announced the cancellation of this year's Children's Carnival due to a lack of entries... and more
Two new mobile NHS breast screening units have taken to the road in Somerset. More than 700 new homes are to be built alongside the M5 in Bridgwater. Dawes Twineworks in West Coker is one of several venues open to the public for free this month... and more
It’s going to cost more to park in Chard. Police have issued an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with two burglaries in Yeovil. Somerset Cricket Club is planning to stage performances by some of the world's biggest artistes at their Taunton ground... and more
Work has begun building a new multi-million-pound David Lloyd leisure centre in Yeovil. NHS Somerset says a new system to handle emergency stroke care will lead to "better outcomes" for patients. Tickets for next year’s Glastonbury Festival will go on sale in October...and more
Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to following an assault in Yeovil. Businesses in Taunton say they're worried that planned changes to parking rules could put people off visiting the town. The Red Arrows will take to the skies near the Somerset border in a one-off display later this week... and more
Police in Avon and Somerset say they’re dealing with a big increase in reports of cloned vehicle fraud. A new video system designed to speed up stroke care has been launched in Somerset. Pilgrims are walking through Somerset this week to mark eight hundred years since the death of Saint Francis of Assisi... and more
Avon and Somerset Police are warning about a new scam involving criminals posing as police officers. Flu vaccinations are now available on the NHS ahead of the winter. Liverpool comedian John Bishop has cancelled his show in Taunton later this week after breaking his ankle... and more
Police are investigating a suspected arson attack on a vehicle near Shepton Mallet. New taxi charges come into force in Somerset later this month. The fire service is treating as accidental a blaze at a flat in Yeovil town centre... and more
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