People in Somerset are being urged to sign up to a scheme, designed to make it easier to find dementia sufferers if they're reported missing. The pilot who died when his light aircraft crashed at Buckland St Mary near Chard has been named Joe Mann. Three roads in Ilminster will close next month for resurfacing. Cheddar Gorge and Caves are to remain closed to the public for the foreseeable future...and more.
People in Somerset are being urged to sign up to a scheme, designed to make it easier to find dementia sufferers if they're reported missing. It involves relatives of those with the condition giving the police details like a photograph, mobile number or previous addresses. Officers say the information will help them to find people more quickly.
The pilot who died when his light aircraft crashed at Buckland St Mary near Chard has been named as Joe Mann. Mr. Mann was Deputy General Secretary of the Community Union up to retiring in 2014. In the 1980s, he worked as an Engineer and union leader at Westland Helicopters, now Leonardo, in Yeovil. A woman passenger and family friend, named only as Margaret, also died in the crash.
Cheddar Gorge and Caves are to remain closed to the public for the foreseeable future. Longleat Estates, who operate the site, say due to the enclosed nature of the caves and fears over Covid, it’s unlikely the attraction will re-open until next year at the earliest.
Three roads in Ilminster will close next month for resurfacing. Station Road, West Street and High Street will shut for two days on September 6th and 7th for the work to be carried out.
A new management team has taken over the running of a popular pub on the outskirts of Yeovil. The Carpenters Arms at Chilthorne Domer has been closed for the past two weeks but will re-open on Saturday with a family fun day and bar-be-cue.
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
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