A Yeovil woman, whose disappearance three weeks ago sparked a big police search, has been found safe and well. A new 3.2 million pound programme of flood risk reduction works has been approved by the Somerset Rivers Authority. Sexey’s School in Bruton has been voted Somerset’s happiest secondary school...and more
A Yeovil woman, whose disappearance three weeks ago sparked a big police search, has been found. Jessica, aged 32, was found safe and well at the weekend after being out of contact since February 21st.
UNISON – the union representing health workers – says the government’s decision to shut NHS England and transfer the running the health service to the Department of Health will divert attention away from efforts to improve patient care and, in particular, cut waiting times for operations.
A new £3.2 million pound programme of flood risk reduction works has been approved by the Somerset Rivers Authority.
Sexey’s School in Bruton has been voted Somerset’s happiest secondary school. Data from Ofsted shows the Church of England, non-selective state boarding and day school had a 98 percent satisfaction rating amongst parents. Stanchester Academy in Stoke-sub-Hamdon came in third with a 92 per cent satisfactory rating.
A major milestone has been reached in the construction of the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier with the arrival of a jack-up barge from Liverpool. It provides a stable platform for the construction work and will stay anchored in the River Parrett for 12 months.
Somerset's Lando Norris won the Australian Grand Prix at the weekend, the first Grand Prix of the new season. The McLaren driver narrowly beat Red Bull's reigning world champion Max Verstappen.
Wells Cathedral says it's having to get creative to bring in more money as financial pressures continue to grow. A convenience store in Martock has been allowed to keep its alcohol licence despite an employee working there illegally. Police have seized an illegally ridden e-scooter in Yeovil in response to concerns from local residents... and more
A Yeovil man has been detained under the Mental Health Act for attacking his mother with a knife. People in Chard are being reminded that it’s unlawful to attach flags to lamp posts and street furniture. Wincanton Racecourse has called off its 'Badger Chase Day' because the ground is too firm... and more
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
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
Eligible groups in Somerset are being encouraged to get their flu jabs. There’s a rare opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look inside Avon & Somerset Police’s control room. Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader, Daisy Cooper MP, has visited Yeovil... and more.
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.
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.
The owner of campsite in Somerset says a two-thousand-seven-hundred percent increase in business rates will be 'catastrophic' for his business. Plans to build nearly 300 new homes on the outskirts of Chard have been given the go ahead. Yeovil Town are through to the first round proper of the FA Cup after beating Leatherhead 5-2 at Huish Park last night... and more
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