Yeovil MP Marcus Fysh has supported the opening up of the country from July 19th. A woman in Chard says her family will be living in a static caravan for the next six months as they deal with the aftermath of last week’s flash floods in the town. Police are trying to trace the owner of a black Toyota after it collided with a motorbike on the A37 and failed to stop. Yeovil Hospital was represented by one of its nurses at the NHS birthday celebration held at St Paul's Cathedral in London earlier in the week.
Yeovil MP Marcus Fysh has supported the opening up of the country from July 19th. Examples of what the easing of restrictions will mean are an end to self-isolation for double vaccinated people and Covid "bubbles" in schools being replaced by regular testing. Meanwhile, the Registered Care Providers Association in Somerset has expressed concerns about the impact that lifting Covid restrictions will have on the care sector.
A woman in Chard says her family will be living in a static caravan for the next six months as they deal with the aftermath of last week’s flash floods in the town. Heavy rain caused a four-foot-deep river of water to rip apart the road outside Lilias Ahmeira's home.
Police are trying to trace the owner of a black Toyota after it collided with a motorbike on the A37 and failed to stop. The accident happened last Thursday, July 1st, on the stretch between Shepton Mallet and Lydford. The motorcyclist was taken to hospital with a broken wrist. Police say the Toyota had a 63 reg plate. Drivers on the A37 last Thursday who have dashcam footage of a black Toyota or who witnessed the accident are asked to call the non-emergency number 101.
Yeovil Hospital was represented by one of its nurses at the NHS birthday celebration held at St Paul's Cathedral in London earlier in the week. Gemma Jorge, a ward sister, joined hundreds of other health workers at the event, to mark the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the NHS.
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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