Monday 14th September

Monday, 14 September 2026 at 06:00

By Steve Haigh

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

Two new NHS breast screening units have taken to the road in Somerset. The state-of-the-art mobile units replace vehicles that have been in use for the last 15-years and will travel around the county to make screening more accessible, particularly in rural areas. Around 77,000 women in Somerset are eligible for routine breast screening every three years.

More than 700 new homes are to be built alongside the M5 in Bridgwater despite claims the development would be unviable due to a lack of affordable homes as part of the scheme.

Plans have been submitted to change the use of Kingston House on Long Street in Sherborne. The applicants want to convert the property from a veterinary practice into a single residential dwelling with international alterations.

Local league football teams have been stopped from playing games on council-owned pitches in Taunton. Taunton Town Council says the grass has been left too weak to play on due the summer's record temperatures. They say the pitches are being regularly inspected to see when it will be possible for them to re-open.

Muchelney Abbey in Langport and Dawes Twineworks in West Coker are two venues opening their doors for free this month as part of Somerset Heritage Open Days.

People in Shepton Mallet are being invited to take part in the town’s first-ever Walk for a Life this Thursday. The event remembers people who have lost their lives to suicide, while raising awareness and encouraging positive action to help prevent suicide in Somerset. The walk starts at Shepton Mallet Library at five-thirty pm on Thursday.

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Thursday 29th October

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Wednesday 28th October

Leweston School near Sherborne has announced that it is closing with immediate effect. NHS Somerset could merge with neighbours in Bath and North-East Somerset and Dorset to cut costs. Somerset’s Lord-Lieutenant has launched a campaign to get more people nominated for national honours... and more
Tuesday 27th October

Work has started building a new six-million-pound flood defence scheme in Taunton. Plans have been submitted to build a new church hall in Martock. People are being asked to donate gifts to this year’s Chard Christmas Present Appeal... and more
Monday 26th October

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Friday 23rd October

Somerset is the 11th most challenging place in England to be a child according to a report. Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire could have its own elected ‘Wessex Mayor’ by 2028. Cricketer, Ian Botham returns to the county this weekend... and more.
Thursday 22nd October

The NFU says that testing for the virus Bluetongue needs to be sped up. Construction of new flats on Yeovil’s Grimsby Corner site will officially begin next year. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind tomorrow... and more.
Wednesday 21st October

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