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.
More than 4,500 people have expressed interest in joining a new NHS dental practice in Crewkerne. Somerset Council says a long-term solution is needed to make Hendford Hill in Yeovil fully safe for motorists. A Somerset man has won first prize at the World Marmalade Awards... and more
Somerset Council says Hendford Hill in Yeovil should be fully reopened to traffic by the end of May. Plans have been approved to build 40 new homes in Crewkerne. A huge pile of illegally dumped rubbish in Glastonbury has been cleared... and more
Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision at Rimpton. A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage in South Petherton. Former Yeovil Town manager Gary Johnson has been retained as first-team manager of Taunton Town for next season... and more
A former school in Sherborne has been badly damaged by fire. A care home in Yeovil has been rated outstanding. ublic spaces in West Coker owned by Somerset Council are being handed over to the parish council. Mendip Golf Club has presented a cheque for £12,000 to Mind in Somerset... and more
Plans have been submitted to turn a property on Preston Road in Yeovil into a House in Multiple Occupation. Yeovil’s Marlie Packer has been recalled to the England Red Roses starting line-up for tomorrow’s Women’s Six Nations game against Wales. Three sisters from Yeovil will be running the London Marathon this weekend in support of Guide Dogs UK... and more
Helicopters from RNAS Yeovilton have completed six weeks of sorties, protecting Cyprus from attacks by Iran. People in Somerset who use domestic heating oil are calling on the government to regulate the oil supply industry. Patients are being invited to register at a new NHS dentist in Crewkerne... and more
Expectant mothers are using Yeovil Hospital once again to give birth following the reopening of the maternity unit. A Yeovil man has been jailed for four years for committing sexual offences against two young girls. Plans have been approved to convert a pub in Milborne Port into housing... and more
NHS Somerset has delayed closing the hyper-acute stroke unit at Yeovil Hospital. A former Avon and Somerset Police officer has been jailed for making indecent images of children. A Somerset man has been fined after pleading guilty to hunting a wild animal with dogs... and more
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