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.
Wells Cathedral says it's having to get creative to bring in more money as financial pressures continue to grow. A convenience store in Martock has been allowed to keep its alcohol licence despite an employee working there illegally. Police have seized an illegally ridden e-scooter in Yeovil in response to concerns from local residents... and more
A Yeovil man has been detained under the Mental Health Act for attacking his mother with a knife. People in Chard are being reminded that it’s unlawful to attach flags to lamp posts and street furniture. Wincanton Racecourse has called off its 'Badger Chase Day' because the ground is too firm... and more
Leweston School near Sherborne has announced that it is closing with immediate effect. NHS Somerset could merge with neighbours in Bath and North-East Somerset and Dorset to cut costs. Somerset’s Lord-Lieutenant has launched a campaign to get more people nominated for national honours... and more
Work has started building a new six-million-pound flood defence scheme in Taunton. Plans have been submitted to build a new church hall in Martock. People are being asked to donate gifts to this year’s Chard Christmas Present Appeal... and more
Eligible groups in Somerset are being encouraged to get their flu jabs. There’s a rare opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look inside Avon & Somerset Police’s control room. Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader, Daisy Cooper MP, has visited Yeovil... and more.
Somerset is the 11th most challenging place in England to be a child according to a report. Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire could have its own elected ‘Wessex Mayor’ by 2028. Cricketer, Ian Botham returns to the county this weekend... and more.
The NFU says that testing for the virus Bluetongue needs to be sped up. Construction of new flats on Yeovil’s Grimsby Corner site will officially begin next year. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind tomorrow... and more.
The owner of campsite in Somerset says a two-thousand-seven-hundred percent increase in business rates will be 'catastrophic' for his business. Plans to build nearly 300 new homes on the outskirts of Chard have been given the go ahead. Yeovil Town are through to the first round proper of the FA Cup after beating Leatherhead 5-2 at Huish Park last night... and more
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