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.
Avon and Somerset Police are asking the owners of replica guns to hand them in. It's claimed motorists in the Bruton and Wincanton area are paying out hundreds of pounds in repairs due to the poor state of local roads. And, Yeovil Town take on Aldershot at Huish Park tonight... and more
Yeovil MP Adam Dance has warned that the Westlands entertainment venue in Yeovil would be at risk should Leonardo not be awarded a government contract to build new medium life helicopters. A Chard woman has been given a suspended jail sentence for carrying a knife in a public place. A petition has been launched to slowdown motorists using Coker Way and Wyatt Way in Chard... and more
Somerset Council has dropped plans to close two town centre car parks in Yeovil. A Yeovil man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was attacked in her home. The Environment Agency has committed to reviewing its water management of the Somerset Levels following the recent floods... and more
The government says it's ‘working flat out’ to arrive at a decision on ordering a new medium lift helicopter with Leonardo in Yeovil. We’re being asked to suggest where new electric vehicle charge points should be installed in Somerset. A new project is inviting people to look up and help map Somerset’s night skies... and more
Somerset Council has been told it can’t raise council tax by more than 5 percent. Businesses in Somerset are being warned to watch out for fake £20 notes. A Martock man has successfully completed a parachute-ski jump off the top of Mount Snowdon.
Eye operations in Somerset have been cancelled, due to a private company running out of NHS funding to provide the surgery. A local MP is calling for the permanent installation of pumps on the Somerset Levels to reduce the flood risk. A £3 million pound project has begun to refurbish the grand organ at Wells Cathedral... and more
Multiple flood alerts and warnings remain in place across South Somerset following the weekend’s heavy rainfall. Work starts today repairing a sinkhole on Station Road in Castle Cary. A business in Crewkerne is closing after 50-years trading in the town... and more
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