The Government is ending the practice of badger culling, ten years after the Somerset trial began. Yeovil Town continue their good run of form after beating Boston away by three goals to one. The South Petherton carnival is scheduled for its return in a couple of weekends...and more.
The Government has announced it ls going to end the controversial practice of badger culling as a way of getting rid of Bovine TB.
Since being trialled in Somerset nearly ten years ago it's divided the farming community and Labour says data on the prevalence of the disease in wildlife is still largely unknown. Instead, they will start vaccinating badgers with a separate jab for cattle plus introduce a national wildlife surveillance programme.
Yeovil Town fans are celebrating after the team beat Boston away by three goals to one. Brett McGavin got the first two for the Glovers whilst Jordan Young got the third. Ahead of the match, the team’s newest signing Josh Sims said he was optimistic.
Buses of Somerset has confirmed the number 54 trial route to Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum will now continue running until January. This comes alongside other changes this month where the 25 service will have its connection to Milverton reinstated and the number 7 from Taunton to Galmington will also stop at Taunton station.
The South Petherton Carnival is scheduled for its return in a couple of weekends. The event on Saturday, September 14th is promised to be a vibrant celebration, with an array of carnival carts, majorettes, walking masqueraders and bands taking to the streets. It’s always the first Carnival in the calendar each year, and 2023 saw a record number of entries.
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
Plans have been passed to build 760 new homes on the southern edge of Yeovil. Somerset Council has admitted it doesn't know how many young people are not in education, employment or training. An event is being held in Crewkerne for people looking for information about health and social care... and more
Two people were arrested on suspicion of racially motivated public order offences during an anti-immigration protest held in Yeovil at the weekend. Women in Somerset now have access to two brand new mobile breast screening units. A drought permit has been approved for Wimbleball Lake on Exmoor which is currently only 18% full...and more
A controversial new one-way traffic system in Bridgwater is to be changed back to a 2-way system. Plans to cut support funding to young carers in Somerset have been scrapped. A new website has been launched in Chard bringing together everything residents and visitors need to know about the town...and more
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
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