Ambulance workers in Somerset are being asked if they want to take strike action over pay. A national greetings cards business is opening a new shop in Chard. A walnut crop that has taken twenty years to come to fruition has just been harvested in Somerset. One of the rarest animals in Britain, a grey long-eared bat, has been found at a Church in Somerset and an Ilminster-based florist has been nominated for the Best Florist of the Year Awards.
Ambulance workers in Somerset are being asked if they want to take strike action over pay. The GMB union is balloting its 15 thousand members, including at South Western Ambulance Trust, after rejecting a four percent wage rise.
A national greetings cards business is opening a new shop in Chard. The Card Factory which has over 1,000 stores across the UK and Ireland will open their new shop next month. Currently, they’re looking to fill a number of vacancies including that of store manager, assistant manager and sales assistant roles.
A walnut crop that has taken twenty years to come to fruition has just been harvested in Somerset. Founder of the clothing brand Mulberry turned farmer Roger Saul says the crop is the result of a decision to invest in planting walnut trees in the late 90s.
One of the rarest animals in Britain, a grey long-eared bat, has been found at a Church in Somerset. The discovery was made during work being carried out by National Bats in Churches Survey.
An Ilminster-based florist has been nominated for the Best Florist of the Year Awards. Caitlin Anning-Pile, who’s worked at Cottage Flowers for just two years, has been shortlisted for in the Under 30's category of the competition. The awards are given to young florists who have demonstrated great achievement in the early stages of their chosen careers.
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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