Castle Cary railway station’s makeover has been officially unveiled. A new 18 million pound diagnostic centre in Bridgwater has opened. A Crewkerne teenager has been named ‘coach of the year’ for his work with Bristol City.... and more.
Castle Cary railway station’s makeover has been officially unveiled. The project, costing £835,000, means rail users are now able to see many of the building’s historic features, including the fireplaces, skirting and cornices revealed during the work. GWR say the transformation also includes extra seating, a new digital departure board and upgraded toilet facilities.
A new 18 million pound diagnostic centre in Bridgwater opened yesterday, aimed at easing pressure on the NHS in the county and improving patient waiting times at Yeovil District Hospital and Musgrove Park. The facility, which took a year to build, hopes to carry out 25,000 diagnostic MRI and CT scans each year, with the addition of a urology unit in the near future.
A Crewkerne teenager has been named ‘coach of the year’ for his work with Bristol City’s Cerebral Palsy team. Casey Young, who has cerebral palsy, received the prize alongside 11 fellow coaches before Tuesday’s Community Shield match in Cardiff. Young gives advice and training to junior footballers twice a week as a volunteer.
Sport clubs in Somerset say they’re worried about player injuries as pitches remain hard after the recent dry weather. Some grassroots Somerset rugby fixtures have already been pushed back to mid-September.
ChardRock 2026 has raised over four and a half thousand pounds for the South West MS Therapy Centre. The event, held towards the beginning of the month, saw over 500 music lovers entertained by 17 tribute bands across the weekend.
Wells Cathedral says it's having to get creative to bring in more money as financial pressures continue to grow. A convenience store in Martock has been allowed to keep its alcohol licence despite an employee working there illegally. Police have seized an illegally ridden e-scooter in Yeovil in response to concerns from local residents... and more
A Yeovil man has been detained under the Mental Health Act for attacking his mother with a knife. People in Chard are being reminded that it’s unlawful to attach flags to lamp posts and street furniture. Wincanton Racecourse has called off its 'Badger Chase Day' because the ground is too firm... and more
Leweston School near Sherborne has announced that it is closing with immediate effect. NHS Somerset could merge with neighbours in Bath and North-East Somerset and Dorset to cut costs. Somerset’s Lord-Lieutenant has launched a campaign to get more people nominated for national honours... and more
Work has started building a new six-million-pound flood defence scheme in Taunton. Plans have been submitted to build a new church hall in Martock. People are being asked to donate gifts to this year’s Chard Christmas Present Appeal... and more
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.
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
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