Pharmacies in Somerset are reporting supply problems with a drug used to treat type-2 diabetes. Fruit growers in Somerset say the wet weather is having a devastating impact on their crops. The National Trust is celebrating the return of the Great Crested Newt at three of its properties in South Somerset. Yeovil Town Captain Josh Staunton has been speaking about his hopes for the new season...and more.
Pharmacies in Somerset are reporting supply problems with the drug Ozempic which is used to treat people with type-2 diabetes. Shortages of the drug are blamed on it being used to help people lose weight and not for treating diabetes.
Fruit growers in Somerset say the wet weather is having a devastating impact on their crops especially, black currents and cherries.
The National Trust is celebrating the return of the Great Crested Newt at three of its properties in South Somerset. Known as “cresties” big numbers of Great Crested Newts can now be found in new pond areas at Montacute House, Tintinhull Gardens and Lytes Cary Manor.
Yeovil Town Captain Josh Staunton has been speaking about his hopes for the new season. He says his players have been lifted by Martin Hellier's takeover of the Club and other behind-the-scenes changes at Huish Park.
The search is on to find someone to take on the role of Poppy Appeal Organiser in Ilminster. The voluntary post, which involves distributing poppies, crosses and wreaths in the Ilminster area, is currently on offer through the Royal British Legion.
Entries have opened for this year’s Dowlish Wake and District Flower and Produce Show. The closing date for entries is August 31st with the show being held on Sunday, September 3rd.
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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