NHS Somerset has launched its biggest-ever campaign to test the blood pressure of thousands of people in Somerset. Bus campaigners are calling for a re-think of plans to cut the 54-bus between Yeovil and Wincanton. Plans have been submitted to convert a former mill at South Petherton into a dwelling...and more.
NHS Somerset has launched its biggest-ever campaign to test the blood pressure of thousands of people in Somerset. The ‘Take the Pressure Off’ campaign will see testing events held in workplaces, shops and sporting venues. NHS Somerset says around one in three people in Somerset have high blood pressure but are unaware of it
Bus campaigners, who staged a protest against service cuts in Yeovil at the weekend, are calling for a re-think of plans to scrap the number 54-bus route that runs between Yeovil and Wincanton. First Bus says to keep the 54 running, and three other ‘at risk’ services across Somerset, they need more subsidies and are in talks about this with Somerset Council.
A group of ex-offenders have been taking part in an equine therapy programme in Somerset. The crime prevention charity Key4Life has been working with men who are now out of prison, and claims the therapy sessions have cut re-offending.
A road in Chard will partially shut to traffic later this week. East Street, on the side of the road leading out of the town, will close on Wednesday to fix an electricity supply fault. During the two-day closure, traffic lights will be in operation with motorists diverted onto the Crowshute Link.
Plans have been submitted to convert a former mill in South Petherton into a dwelling. If approved, Joylers Mill, a Grade-2 listed building at the end of Mill Lane, will be turned into a single residential dwelling, set over four floors.
Two people were arrested on suspicion of racially motivated public order offences during an anti-immigration protest held in Yeovil at the weekend. Women in Somerset now have access to two brand new mobile breast screening units. A drought permit has been approved for Wimbleball Lake on Exmoor which is currently only 18% full...and more
A controversial new one-way traffic system in Bridgwater is to be changed back to a 2-way system. Plans to cut support funding to young carers in Somerset have been scrapped. A new website has been launched in Chard bringing together everything residents and visitors need to know about the town...and more
Somerset Council is to press ahead with increases to parking charges at its car parks. Police say increasing numbers of young people in Somerset are riding e-scooters illegally. Wells market has received national recognition...and more
Somerset Council says it's started talks about what do with the Brewhouse theatre in Taunton after it closes at the end of the month. A Chard man has been sentenced for keeping multiple different dogs despite being banned from doing so. NHS van drivers based in Bridgwater who supply hospitals in Somerset with essential medical equipment will walk out on strike next week... and more
Prince William is visiting Ilminster today, where he will launch ‘Ready Together’, a new initiative helping communities prepare for emergencies. Barwick and Stoford Primary School near Yeovil says it's confident of emerging stronger after being placed in special measures by Ofsted. Vapes and weight-loss jabs are putting workers at recycling centres in Somerset at risk after being wrongly thrown away...and more
Ilminster is gearing up for a Royal visit by Prince William tomorrow. Plans have been approved to convert the former Battens Solicitors building on Princes Street in Yeovil into 21 flats. A 'Just Giving' page has opened for making donations towards Ilminster Carnival which, on Saturday, had to be cancelled midway through due to a gas leak...and more
An investigation's underway after two people died in a collision near Taunton. A Somerset-based charity has warned of the risks of fuel poverty this winter. A Somerset healthcare service has been recognised with a national award.... and more.
765 new homes have been given planning permission on the edge of Yeovil. Somerset Council’s Executive will meet to consider new parking charges. Four of the county’s best military cadets have been appointed as Lord-Lieutenant cadets... and more.
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