The government says it won’t intervene in the decision to close the hyper-acute stroke unit at Yeovil Hospital. Police are asking for witnesses to an accident in Yeovil in which a man suffered a broken leg. Shepton Beauchamp Church of England Primary School has been rated as good by Ofsted...and more.
The government says it won’t intervene in the decision to close the hyper-acute stroke unit at Yeovil Hospital. NHS Somerset’s Integrated Care Board took the decision back in February despite a strong local campaign to keep it open, supported by Yeovil MP Adam Dance.
Police are asking for witnesses to an accident in Yeovil in which a man suffered a broken leg. It happened on Newton Road near Cineworld last Friday at around 6.40 am. Police say the injured man was struck by a car – thought to be a Toyota – that initially stopped and then drove off. They’re appealing for the driver to come forward or anyone who saw what happened or has dashcam footage to please call the non-emergency number 101.
Ofsted has rated Shepton Beauchamp Church of England Primary School as good. In their report, inspectors recorded eight positive findings based on their visit to the school in November, including that the school engaged exceptionally well with staff, parents, and pupils.
Grants of up to twenty thousand pounds are being offered to groups to carry out flood prevention work in the county. Somerset Rivers Authority says not-for-profit organisations such as town and parish councils have until February to apply.
Somerset Council says it’s considering the impact of the government’s planned changes to the planning regulations. The changes aim to make it quicker and easier for developers and individuals to get plans approved.
Chard Police Station has reopened to the public today. The building closed in September for improvements, including fitting new windows and doors, solar panels, an air source heat pump, and two electric vehicle charging points.
Toolstream in Yeovil has been put into administration, threatening the jobs of dozens of employees. NHS Somerset has issued a last chance call for people to get a flu jab after hospital admissions increased by 76% in a week. Police are investigating the theft of a bike valued at £7,000 in Sherborne... and more
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
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