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.
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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