Scientists are asking the people to keep a lookout for fallen fragments from the meteor that was the cause of a huge sonic boom over South Somerset at the weekend. The RSPCA says it's facing hard times financially. More than 500 members of staff at Yeovil Hospital have been taking part in a Covid-19 research project....and more.
Scientists are asking the people to keep a lookout for fallen fragments from the meteor that was the cause of a huge sonic boom over South Somerset at the weekend. It’s almost certain the space rock broke into tiny particles as it entered the atmosphere. As yet, where the particles fell and over how wide an area is not known. After studying video footage, experts say the loud bang at around 3 pm on Saturday, heard across the whole South West, including parts of Wales and the Channel Islands, was almost certainly caused by a meteorite, falling to earth.
The RSPCA has dealt with more than two thousand cases in Somerset in the past year. The charity says it's had to work differently during the pandemic in order to cope. With RPSCA shops temporarily closed and fundraising events cancelled, the charity says it's facing hard times financially.
More than 500 members of staff at Yeovil Hospital have been taking part in a Covid-19 research project. The SIREN study has tested thousands of NHS staff across the country since June last year. They're looking at antibodies, and how prior infection with the virus can protect against future infection.
The fire service says they’re satisfied that the blaze in a garage at Wincanton in which motorhome and two cars were destroyed was accidental. Crews from Wincanton, Castle Cary and Mere, spent more than four hours tackling the blaze at Bayford Hill at the weekend.
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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