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
Work has started building a new six-million-pound flood defence scheme in Taunton. It’s aimed at protecting homes and businesses in the North Town area of the town from flooding.
Plans have been submitted to build a new church hall in Martock, near a housing estate that has been the subject of a long-running legal dispute. Twenty-four affordable homes were built on Foldhill Lane in Martock last year, but only recently have residents been able to move-in due to legal issues between the developer and Somerset Council. Somerset Council is expected to make a decision on the plans to build the church hall before Christmas.
The Bishop of Bath and Wells will be formally introduced to the House of Lords today. During the ceremony, Bishop Michael Beasley will present his Writ of Summons and take the Oath of Allegiance to the Crown before being directed to his place on the Bishops’ Bench. Bishop Michael is one of 26 Lords Spiritual in the House of Lords, who reflect the constitutional place of the Church of England in matters of state.
People are being asked to donate gifts to this year’s Chard Christmas Present Appeal. Run in partnership with Lord's Larder, Chard Community Hub, and South Chard Hub, the appeal relies on referrals from schools, organisations, and support services to identify families in the greatest need. Unwrapped gifts can be handed in at Chard Community Hub up to November 27th.
Stargazers and astronomers are enjoying the dark skies of Exmoor as part of a dark skies festival which is on this week. The festival features talks, walks and shows, and showcases the national park's credentials as a dark skies landscape.
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
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
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
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