Thursday 11th September

Thursday, 11 September 2025 06:00

By Steve Haigh

A bill put forward by Yeovil MP Adam Dance, calling for better awareness of pupil neurodivergent behaviour in schools, has passed its first reading in the Commons. Around 40 thousand people in Somerset could have undiagnosed high blood pressure. Dozens of bikers will take to the roads in Somerset this weekend in support of a breast cancer charity...and more

A bill put forward by Yeovil MP Adam Dance calling for better awareness of pupils' neurodivergent traits, associated with dyslexia, autism or ADHD in primary schools, has passed its first reading in Parliament. Speaking in the Commons, Mr Dance said there was an urgent need for better screening of neurodivergent behaviours in schools.

Around 40 thousand people in Somerset could have undiagnosed high blood pressure, according to NHS Somerset. Called the ‘silent killer’, high blood pressure has no symptoms and is one of the biggest causes of heart attacks and strokes.

Somerset Council is to spend £3.4 million on new homes to provide temporary accommodation for Somerset families. The Council says 12,000 people are currently on the housing register in Somerset, with families housed in bed-and-breakfast accommodation until more permanent lodgings can be found. The Council’s Executive was told that a surplus of £3.3million in the housing revenue account will be used to purchase 15 properties, turning them into temporary accommodation for families.

Somerset Council says new special needs units at four schools will be up and running by January. The units will handle between six and eight pupils, depending on the complexity of the children's needs. Wadham School in Crewkerne is in line to have a new SEND unit and will begin receiving pupils in November.

Dozens of bikers will take to the roads in Somerset this weekend in support of the breast cancer charity, Taunton and Somerset Breast Friends. The ‘Bra Run’ sets off from Bridgwater at 10 am on Sunday, heading through Cheddar Gorge and ending up in Wells.

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Tuesday 15th September

Police investigating an attack on a shop worker in Yeovil have released CCTV images of a man and woman they want to speak to. Farmers in Somerset are being warned to expect more cases of bluetongue. Ilminster Carnival Committee has announced the cancellation of this year's Children's Carnival due to a lack of entries... and more
Monday 14th September

Two new mobile NHS breast screening units have taken to the road in Somerset. More than 700 new homes are to be built alongside the M5 in Bridgwater. Dawes Twineworks in West Coker is one of several venues open to the public for free this month... and more
Friday 11th September

It’s going to cost more to park in Chard. Police have issued an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with two burglaries in Yeovil. Somerset Cricket Club is planning to stage performances by some of the world's biggest artistes at their Taunton ground... and more
Thursday 10th September

Work has begun building a new multi-million-pound David Lloyd leisure centre in Yeovil. NHS Somerset says a new system to handle emergency stroke care will lead to "better outcomes" for patients. Tickets for next year’s Glastonbury Festival will go on sale in October...and more
Wednesday 9th September

Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to following an assault in Yeovil. Businesses in Taunton say they're worried that planned changes to parking rules could put people off visiting the town. The Red Arrows will take to the skies near the Somerset border in a one-off display later this week... and more
Tuesday 8th September

Police in Avon and Somerset say they’re dealing with a big increase in reports of cloned vehicle fraud. A new video system designed to speed up stroke care has been launched in Somerset. Pilgrims are walking through Somerset this week to mark eight hundred years since the death of Saint Francis of Assisi... and more
Monday 7th September

Avon and Somerset Police are warning about a new scam involving criminals posing as police officers. Flu vaccinations are now available on the NHS ahead of the winter. Liverpool comedian John Bishop has cancelled his show in Taunton later this week after breaking his ankle... and more
Friday 4th September

Police are investigating a suspected arson attack on a vehicle near Shepton Mallet. New taxi charges come into force in Somerset later this month. The fire service is treating as accidental a blaze at a flat in Yeovil town centre... and more