The Care Quality Commission has given two GP practices in Yeovil a 'good' overall rating. According to insurers, AXA, thefts at commercial premises in Somerset are on the rise. Bus users in Somerset could see changes to the frequency of services when the new West of England mayor takes office. Martock is to host its first Pride event in June...and more.
The Care Quality Commission has given two Yeovil GP practices a 'good' overall rating. The CQC inspected Hendford Lodge Medical Centre and Abbey Manor Medical Practice in February. Both practices were rated as ‘requiring improvement’ at an early inspection.
There has been a rise in reports of thefts at commercial premises in Somerset over the last three months. According to insurers AXA, claims for losses sustained through break-ins at garages and commercial premises in the County have increased substantially since the start of the year.
Martock is to host its first-ever Pride event. Organised by Martock Pride, it is due to take place at Martock Recreation Ground on Saturday, June 21st, with an evening event featuring LGBTQ+ musicians held in Martock Parish Hall.
Bus users in Somerset could see changes to the frequency of services when the new West of England mayor takes office. Almost all the candidates standing in the West of England mayoral election say they want to transform public transport by introducing bus franchising. This would mean operators making decisions about timetabling, fares, and routes.
Plans to build 175 new homes at Woolavington, near Bridgwater, have been scrapped due to the developer running out of time to start work on the site. Had it gone ahead, the estate would have been located at Woolavington Hill, close to the new electric vehicle battery-making factory off junction 24 of the M5.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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