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.
Eligible groups in Somerset are being encouraged to get their flu jabs as winter approaches. All people aged 65 and over are among those who can receive a vaccination for free on the NHS. Dr Barry Coakley, the Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Somerset Integrated Care Board, says the jab is one of the best ways of protecting yourself and your loved ones from becoming ill over the winter period.
There’s a rare opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look inside Avon & Somerset Police’s control room today. Throughout the afternoon and evening, the force will share real-time updates, using Facebook, Instagram and TikTok stories and are promising an insight into the calls and incidents received, along with the decisions made, following some of the people behind the phones, radios and computer screens in Portishead. You can catch all the developments by searching @ASPolice on social media and the force is assuring the public that incidents will be anonymised and that only appropriate events will be shared.
The boss of train operator CrossCountry says they will seriously consider adding Bridgwater to its services. Managing Director Shiona Rolfe made the pledge at a conference in Taunton but the announcement follows lobbying from a transport forum, concerned at increasing pressure on the roads. Demand on infrastructure has gone up with thousands more people living in the area whilst EDF builds the new nuclear power plant at Hinkley
Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader, Daisy Cooper MP, has visited Yeovil to tour the town’s local businesses and centres of culture. The visit on Friday was part of local MP Adam Dance’s drive for further investment in the area. The deputy leader heard about plans for the Octagon Theatre, Project Dance, and other cultural activities, finishing off with a visit to Percy’s Bakery.
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
The NSPCC says sexual communication offences involving children in the South-West have more than doubled since the offence was introduced seven years ago. People in Somerset are being warned that artificial intelligence is being used to make homes look more attractive in estate agent’s photos. Yeovil Town replay their FA Cup 4th qualifying round against Leatherhead at Huish Park tonight.., and more
The Environment Agency says reservoir levels across Somerset are well below what they should be for the time of year. A former school building in Wincanton could be turned into a recording studio and arts venue. Families in Somerset are being reminded of the October 31st deadline to apply for school places ...and more
Parts of Somerset have been moved into the highest drought category to protect water supplies. A new group's been formed to try and save Taunton’s Brewhouse Theatre from closure.Tesco in Yeovil is recruiting for temporary staff for the busy Christmas period... and more
Hate crime recorded by Avon and Somerset Police has risen to a record high. The Communication Workers Union claims postal workers in Somerset are leaving their jobs due to a controversial new delivery system. Four new Deputy Lieutenants have been appointed to support Somerset’s Lord-Lieutenant... and more
Somerset Council says it can’t confirm whether new parking machines being installed across the county will be able to accept cash. The number of cloned cars seized have more than double in the past 3-years with Avon and Somerset Police recovering one fraudulent vehicle every week. The skull of a 50,000 year old Woolly Rhino found on the Mendips Hills has gone on a display at a museum in Wells...and more
Friday 23rd October
Thursday 22nd October
Wednesday 21st October
Tuesday 20th October
Monday 19th October
Friday 16th October
Wednesday 14th October
