The Northern Lights were visible over Somerset last night. A new healthcare provider has been appointed to run the NHS 111 service in Somerset. Research is being carried out in Somerset into why people with early symptoms of dementia don't always come forward for diagnosis sooner and Yeovil Town are playing Altrincham in a National League fixture at Huish Park tonight.
The Northern Lights were visible over Somerset last night. The Met Office says the rare sighting was due to the strength of a geomagnetic storm and a cloudless sky over the South West. Local astronomer, Josh Dury, says if the skies stay clear tonight, the Northern Lights could again be visible over Somerset. The image above provided by Somerset Live shows the Northern Lights seen over Weston-super-Mare photo by Damian Quinn.
A new healthcare provider has been appointed to run the NHS 111 service in Somerset. From April the social enterprise HUC will be answering non-emergency calls from a call centre based in Taunton. The organisation is in the process of recruiting to fill dozens of new staff roles to help run the service
Research is being carried out in Somerset into why people with early symptoms of dementia don't always come forward for diagnosis sooner. The Alzheimers Society says it needs people to share their experiences of being tested to help compile an accurate picture of the current situation.
Yeovil Town are in action tonight. They're playing Altrincham in a National League fixture at Huish Park, kick-off 7.45 pm.
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
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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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