The NSPCC says sexual communication offences involving children in the South-West have more than doubled since the offence was introduced seven years ago. People in Somerset are being warned that artificial intelligence is being used to make homes look more attractive in estate agent’s photos. Yeovil Town replay their FA Cup 4th qualifying round against Leatherhead at Huish Park tonight.., and more
Research by the NSPCC shows sexual communication offences involving children in the South-West have more than doubled since the offence was introduced seven years ago. 756 reports were made last year, with 300 recorded by Avon and Somerset Police.
People in Somerset are being warned that artificial intelligence is being used to make homes look more attractive in estate agent’s photos. So called ‘Ai house fishing’ is being used for changing wall colours, creating picture-perfect lawns and even adding windows to a property.
A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following a crash on Taunton's East Reach. An electric motorbike with two riders collided with a car on 1st October. A 16-year-old bPeople in Somerset are being warned that artificial intelligence is being used to make homes look more attractive in estate agent’s photos. oy who was on the bike died at the scene. A 15-year-old boy, suspected of riding the electric motorbike, has also been arrested on suspicion of driving while disqualified and driving without insurance.
A school in Crewkerne has been recognised with a national award. St Bartholomew Primary School has been given a School of Character Quality Mark Plus with assessors saying they were impressed with the quality of teaching at the school and the support given to families at home.
Yeovil Town are in action tonight. They take-on Leatherhead in an FA Cup 4th qualifying round reply at Huish Park, after the teams drew 3-3 on Saturday. Kick-off is 7.45 pm.
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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