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.
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
Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to following an assault in Yeovil. Businesses in Taunton say they're worried that planned changes to parking rules could put people off visiting the town. The Red Arrows will take to the skies near the Somerset border in a one-off display later this week... and more
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