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.
Leonardo has announced a major deal to build helicopters in India. Campaigners trying to set up a new bus link to Castle Cary railway station from Glastonbury say they need 150 thousand pounds of council money. A community event is being held in Chard for charities and service providers to showcase their activities.... and more
The NHS in Somerset is the first in the country to trial an online self-referral service for breast cancer. The MET office has confirmed that January was the wettest in Somerset since 2014. The MET office has confirmed that January was the wettest in Somerset since 2014... and more
Somerset Council is asking the government for extra funds to pay for the damage caused by Storm Chandra. There’s been a setback to the campaign to reopen Chinnock Hollow. The Telegraph newspaper has named the Barrington Boar at Barrington in a list of the top 50 best pubs in the UK... and more
Five flood warnings remain in place in Somerset covering the rivers Parrett, Yeo, Northmoor and Saltmoor. Somerset Council says it has no plans to demolish a derelict listed building near Chard Leisure Centre. A Yeovil farm shop has been honoured at a national awards ceremony... and more
The Met Office has issued a warning of more heavy rain for Somerset. A survey by Somerset Council shows nearly two-thirds of households would be happy to pay more in council tax. Yeovil Town Council is offering free allotment spaces to support people’s wellbeing... and more
Data from the weather centre at RNAS Yeovilton shows rainfall in Somerset was almost double the average for January. A disabled man is taking Somerset Council to the High Court, claiming its council tax reduction scheme is discriminatory. Ferne Animal Sanctuary near Chard is seeking urgent support to replenish its stocks of hay... and more
Somerset Council has warned that more homes are likely to flood with further heavy rain forecast to end the week. Discount retailer, The Original Factory Shop, which has an outlet in Crewkerne, has gone into administration. A Barista at Costa Coffee in Ilminster has won a place in the finals of a national competition...and more
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance has announced plans to develop a new operational base on the Leonardo airfield in Yeovil. Several people have been rescued from their homes in Ilminster due to flooding. An £800,000 project is underway to restore two staircases at Montecute House...and more
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