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.
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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