A woman’s been seriously injured after the car in which she was travelling collided with a police car on the A 37 near Podimore. A pilot scheme involving e-scooters in Chard and Crewkerne has been scrapped. The go-ahead’s been given to build a new drive-thru Costa Coffee outlet in the car park of Morrisons on Lysander Road in Yeovil. The Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset is encouraging people to get involved with celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in June this year...and more.
A woman’s been seriously injured after the car in which she was travelling collided with a police car on the A 37 near Podimore. It happened between the A303 Podimore Roundabout and the turn off to Charlton Adam at around 8.30 pm on Sunday night as the police car was responding to an emergency call. If you witnessed the crash or, have dashcam footage, you’re asked to call the Police non-emergency number 101.
A pilot scheme involving e-scooters in Chard and Crewkerne has been scrapped. Both towns have withdrawn from the trial following numerous complaints about public safety. Chard and Crewkerne are the first towns in Somerset to exit the scheme which is part of a nationwide initiative aimed at encouraging more sustainable forms of transport in urban areas.
The go-ahead’s been given to build a new drive-thru Costa Coffee outlet in the car park of Morrisons on Lysander Road in Yeovil. Morrisons say its car park will reduce in size by 49 spaces.
The Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset is encouraging people to get involved with celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in June this year. Annie Maw wants individuals and communities to plant trees, light beacons and hold street parties. Her deputy, Ted Allen, says the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is a great opportunity for people to come together.
Figures just out show that 230 people were arrested on drink and drug driving offences over the Christmas period in the Avon and Somerset Police force area. Police say more than 600 drivers were stopped at 33 roadside operations.
A Chard man’s been awarded the British Empire Medal for his services during the Covid Pandemic. Jason Hawkes was named in the Queens New Years Honours for his work as the founder and Chair of the Chard Covid-19 Volunteer Support Group.
Avon and Somerset Police say they'll be carrying out enhanced patrols for drink and drug driving during and after England's opening World Cup game tonight. Somerset Chamber of Commerce is warning that the conflict in Iran is having a serious impact on local businesses. A master thatcher based in Ilminster says the traditional craft of thatching is under threat because of a lack of training opportunities...and more
Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal two-vehicle crash on the A358 near Ilminster. A man from Norton-sub-Hamdon has appeared in court charged with drink driving. An original Mr Blobby costume from the former Blobbyland theme park at Cricket St Thomas has been put up for sale... and more
People in Somerset are being asked to take part in a new survey about alcohol use. Yeovil's MP Adam Dance will lead a debate in Parliament today on NHS dentistry. A Yeovil runner has been selected to represent England at a national endurance championship... and more
It's claimed the increasing availability of drugs such as ketamine and cocaine has normalised drug use among young people in Somerset. The trial of a man accused of killing his one-month-old son in Chard begins today at Bristol Crown Court. A stone pillar outside the Langport Arms Hotel in Langport has been replaced after it was destroyed in a car crash... and more
Sir Keir Starmer has paid tribute to the three aircrew from RNAS Yeovilton who died in last week's helicopter crash in Devon. Two men have been arrested and stolen vehicles seized following a major multi-agency operation in South Somerset. An event highlighting opportunities for women in the aerospace industry has been held in Yeovil... and more
The public will be consulted on how best to spend fifty million pounds of government funding to tackle flooding in Somerset. Avon and Somerset Police are backing a new road safety campaign aimed at reducing motorcycle fatalities. New welcome signs have been installed at entrances to the Mendip Hills National Landscape... and more
The government has announced a £50 million investment to strengthen Somerset’s flood defences. A woman from Stoke-sub-Hamdon has been banned from driving for 14 months after admitting drink-driving. Somerset Council has been told it must improve its adult social care services... and more
Plans for a new railway station in Langport remain stalled in Whitehall, according to Somerset Council. Plans to build 50 new homes in Broadway, near Ilminster, have been refused. The new water fountains in Yeovil’s Triangle, in Lower Middle Street, are being switched off during very hot weather because of safety concerns... and more.
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