There’s more evidence that the shortage of NHS dentists in Somerset is worsening. Revised plans have been submitted to build fifty new homes near Ilminster. Demand for surplus food from supermarkets is growing according to a food waste volunteer in Chilthorne Domer near Yeovil. In cricket three Somerset players have been named in the England Lions squad to take on South Africa...and more.
There’s more evidence that the shortage of NHS dentists in Somerset is worsening. New figures have shown that last year 165 children aged under eleven were admitted to hospital to have teeth removed due to a lack of NHS dentists. The British Dental Association claims having teeth removed is now the most common reason for children being admitted to hospital.
Revised plans have been submitted to build fifty new homes near Ilminster. Developers, Galion Ltd, applied to develop land north of Broadway Hill in March 2021. Following a public consultation, the number of homes to be built has been reduced from fifty to forty-nine. Five of the homes will be sold as first homes at a discounted price and twelve made available for social renting.
Demand for surplus food from supermarkets is growing according to a food waste volunteer in Chilthorne Domer near Yeovil. Keith Brownhill collects food items from Tesco in Yeovil and hands them out through an app called Olio. Keith says the demand the service is overwhelming but that he tries to be fair to everyone.
Tickets have gone on sale for a visit by The John Lawson Circus to Chard. The family-run circus will be in Jocelyn Park, performing two shows each day, beginning Thursday, July 14th to Sunday, July 17th.
In cricket three Somerset players have been named in the England Lions squad to take on South Africa in two fifty-over matches in Taunton later this month. Tom Abell will captain the side, with Tom Banton and Will Smeed also included in the thirteen-strong group.
The Chief Executive of Somerset Council, Duncan Sharkey, has admitted to making mistakes in cutting jobs. Yeovil MP Adam Dance is supporting a Lib Dem initiative to introduce a new ‘Farm First’ training scheme. Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance has launched an appeal to help buy a second helicopter... and more.
A man has appeared in court in connection with an attack in Wincanton. A member of Somerset Council, jailed for 26 months for taking part in a Just Stop Oil protest, may not have to stand down as a councillor. NHS Somerset has announced that changes to stroke services at Yeovil Hospital will "go live" in the spring of next year...and more
Avon and Somerset Police say 62 drivers were arrested in the first week of the Christmas drink and drug driving campaign. A reindeer farm near Yeovil thinks it may have to close after being told it needs a Zoo licence. Father Christmas has made a special delivery of presents to Charlton Farm Children's Hospice in Somerset...and more
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset has criticised the government for axing the role. Police are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic accident near Ilminster in which a woman was seriously injured. Residents of Freedom Avenue in Yeovil are raising funds for charity with a big display of Christmas lights...and more.
Plans to build 150 new homes in Ilminster have been scrapped. A Somerset councillor has been jailed for 26 months. Marks & Spencer wants to build a new Food Store in Ilminster. Poundland has announced that it’s shutting its store in Middle Street in Yeovil...and more
Police are appealing for witnesses after an assault on a man in Chard. Lloyds Banking Group has announced a date for closing the Halifax in Yeovil. Train journeys on the Castle Cary to Taunton line will be disrupted next week due to engineering work. The mental health charity MIND in Somerset has produced a Christmas advent calendar... and more.
The Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Police says her force is doing all it can to reduce anti-social behaviour. Somerset Council has deferred a decision on introducing Sunday car parking charges. People living in deprived areas in Somerset are being fast-tracked for hospital treatment...and more
Fire crews have rescued the driver of a car that got stuck in floodwater near Ilminster. Avon and Somerset Police are urging people going out to celebrate this Christmas to book a taxi or use public transport. A woman from South Petherton has come top at the British Down Syndrome Swimming Championships...and more,
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