Somerset Community Foundation says it has awarded more than £40 million in grants across the county. The family of a Somerset girl say they used AI to help diagnose her genetic condition. A property in Monks Dale, Yeovil is subject to a three month Closure Order... and more.
Somerset Community Foundation says it has awarded more than £40 million in grants across the county since it was founded fifteen years ago, supporting thousands of community projects and individuals. Its largest-ever award was a one and a quarter million pound grant to Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival in 2023.
The family of a 19 month-old Somerset girl say they used AI to help diagnose her rare genetic condition. Lily is one of only 70 people worldwide with MSMDS - a condition which affects vital organs. Lily’s parents have set up a charity to help fund research. Genetic Alliance UK, is urging caution with using AI to diagnose symptoms, saying rare diseases are particularly affected by modelling problems.
A property in Monks Dale, Yeovil is subject to a three month Closure Order following persistent reports of anti-social behaviour, nuisance and disorder. Neighbourhood policing officers, alongside the Anti-Social Behaviour Team and the housing provider worked together to put the order in place. Anyone breaching the Closure Order may face further enforcement action.
And a world record breaking attempt has taken place in the village of Meare with a team at the Ferally Good Festival aiming to create the biggest apple crumble. The ‘Crumbletons’ worked together to bake around 3,000 apples, over 500 servings were given out, accompanied by 100 litres of custard. Representatives from the Guinness World Records weren’t at the festival and there are supposedly a number of attributes to be taken into consideration, from length, to weight, to the amount of custard used, but organisers feel it was a fun way to conclude the three-day event.
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.
Police are appealing for a missing 17 year old from Castle Cary. A registered sex offender has been sentenced to 9 years in prison. A former Chard student who is one of six writers in the running to win this year's Booker Prize has paid tribute to his childhood teachers... and more.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service say this summer saw record-breaking levels of demand. The charity that runs the Brewhouse Theatre has confirmed that it will definitely close. A Chard charity has launched a minibus service to improve community transport... and more.
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