Somerset Council say the end is in sight to completing works to improve Yeovil town centre. A man from Wincanton who lost a leg whilst serving with the British Army has realised his dream of becoming an airline pilot. The go-ahead has been given to install two arrays of solar panels on the roof of the Guildhall in Chard...and more.
Somerset Council say the end is in sight to completing work on improving the look of Yeovil town centre. The 'Yeovil Refresh Project' that is running two years late and four million pounds over budget has been strongly criticised, in particular, by business owners in the town who blame it for a loss of trade. Somerset Council, who are responsible for managing 'Yeovil Refresh' admit their communications with the public on how they are changing the town centre need to be improved.
NHS Somerset has announced plans to increase blood pressure checks as part of efforts to reduce deaths from heart attacks and strokes. They plan to use local pharmacies, barbershops, mosques, sports grounds and community centres as places to carry out the checks.
A man from Wincanton who lost a leg whilst serving with the British Army has realised his dream of becoming an airline pilot. Louis Farrell who has received help from the charity 'Wings for Warriors' and has been offered employment with commercial airline, TUI.
Bruton Chamber of Commerce has criticised Somerset Highways for closing off the High Street in Bruton to traffic over the past few weeks, claiming it has damaged local businesses. Somerset Highways has apologised saying the work was delayed by a series of unusual and unforeseen circumstances.
The go ahead has been given to install two arrays of solar panels on the roof of the Guildhall in Chard. The panels will be installed on the rear building's west-facing roof slopes.
Bird flu has been found at a nature reserve in Somerset, closing part of it down. St Margaret’s Hospice in Somerset is calling for the hospice sector to be given more central funding. The Barrington Boar in Barrington has been placed 12th in The Good Food Guide’s list of 100 best pubs in Britain... and more
Police are investigating a suspected arson attack on a mobile home near Yeovil. Somerset Council is suggesting people turn their pumpkins into soup this Halloween. People in Yeovil have until Sunday to comment on controversial plans to sell off four car parks in the town centre... and more.
Plans have been submitted to build 12 new homes in Chard. A nursery in Yeovil has been rated ‘overall good' by Ofsted. A Somerset mortgage broker has achieved national recognition. A stretch of the M5 at Wellington will be shut every night this week...and more
The Unite union has announced four days of strikes by its members at Leonardo in Yeovil. One of Yeovil’s busiest roads is closed to traffic today. Staff at the Ferne Animal Sanctuary near Chard raised £3,000 taking part in a Sleeping Ruff challenge at the weekend...and more
New figures show that 500 young people were either injured or killed on roads in Somerset and Devon last year. The Old School Community Centre in Queen Camel has reopened, thanks to a donation of £10,000 from Somerset Freemasons. Two Fleet Air Arm engineers based at RNAS Yeovilton have recreated a family moment from 26 years ago...and more
Yeovil-born actress Sarah Parish is supporting efforts to reopen the Octagon theatre. Mobility scooter campaigners in Somerset have welcomed a government review of the legislation governing the use of mobility scooters on public highways. Changes are being made to the dates when garden waste is collected in Somerset...and more
A major house builder in the South West says government targets for new house building in Somerset are 'unrealistic'. Pizza Hut is closing its restaurant in Yeovil. Staff at the Ferne Animal Sanctuary near Chard will be taking part in a ‘Sleeping Ruff’ challenge tomorrow...and more
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Reckleford in Yeovil is to shut for 15 days for essential drainage works. Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has paid out compensation of £23 million for claims related to birth injuries. A Grade II listed building in Glastonbury has been converted into a health and wellbeing centre...and more
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