People in South Somerset are being warned of scammers asking for money for having a vaccination passport sent. New figures show that more than 80% of 18 to 24-year-olds in Somerset have had their first Covid vaccine. A Yeovil man has been jailed for two years for burglary offences. South Somerset District Council is taking legal action to have traveller families removed from Yeovil Country Park...and more.
People in South Somerset are being warned of scammers asking for money for having a vaccination passport sent. Somerset's Trading Standards says people are receiving emails asking for their bank details and in return to have sent a coronavirus digital passport. A real vaccination passport doesn't cost anything to get.
New figures show that more than 80% of 18 to 24-year-olds in Somerset have had their first Covid vaccine. NHS Somerset is now urging more pregnant women to have the jab.
A Yeovil man has been jailed for two years for burglary offences. Appearing at Taunton Crown Court, Daniel Vaughan, pleaded guilty to break-ins at properties in Avon Close and Percy Road in Yeovil and a shoplifting offence.
South Somerset District Council is taking legal action to have traveller families removed from Yeovil Country Park. The group began occupying a spot near the Ninesprings Café with their caravans last Friday.
A South Somerset District council worker has been nominated for an award for her work helping the community during the pandemic. Katie Menday helped to set up a hub at Westlands Leisure Centre in Yeovil to distribute food parcels to those in greatest need.
A Somerset-based charity that supports male victims of domestic abuse claims the pandemic has caused a spike in calls to its helpline. Mankind Initiative says over the last two years, calls have increased by a quarter.
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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