Yeovil and South Somerset drivers are being warned about potential disruption over the next few weeks. A Purtington kayaker is celebrating a new world record after circumnavigating Britain in 40 days to raise awareness of diabetes. Somerset Council has been awarded over £300,000 to take a lead role in developing a plan to protect nature in the county...and more.
Yeovil and South Somerset drivers are being warned about potential disruption over the next few weeks. Overnight resurfacing started on Preston Road in Yeovil last night and continues until Friday. Highways teams are also resurfacing sections of both North Street in Langport and the A372 Somerton Road. Preparations also begin in Langport this week with the process getting underway in Huish Episcopi on 24th July.
A Purtington kayaker is celebrating a new world record after circumnavigating Britain in 40 days to raise awareness of diabetes. Dougal Glaisher took on the 2,000-mile challenge, whilst managing his own Type-1 diabetes, to fundraise for the charity Action4Diabetes, which helps young people with the condition in South East Asia.
Somerset Council has been awarded over £300,000 to take a lead role in developing a plan to protect nature in the county. The Local Nature Recovery Strategy will be lead by both the council and the Somerset Local Nature Partnership and is part of a £14m national government fund to help restore wildlife-rich habitats.
A Chard woman has received the highest Rotary Club award for thirty years of work, helping an orphanage in Romania. Dawn Fletcher and her husband Andy have been leading lights in ‘Project Romania’, a charity based in the town, helping to provide everything from bread to education and medical care. Dawn was presented with the “Paul Harris Fellow Award” by Chard Rotary.
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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