New data shows the South West has the highest childhood vaccination coverage in England. Somerton now has a post office - four years after the previous one closed. Leonardo in Yeovil are advising local residents of evening flying taking place... and more
New data from the UK Health Security Agency shows the South West has the highest childhood vaccination coverage in England. The region is outperforming all other commissioning counterparts on all six reported vaccines - including meningitis B, measles and polio.Most notably, coverage of the first dose of the new MMRV vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox, reached 83% in the South West for children aged 15 months, compared to a national average of 78.8%.
Somerton now has a post office - four years after the previous one closed. It opened last week after people in the town campaigned for its return. The new enterprise is being run by Malcolm Adams from the appropriately titled Stationery House.
Meanwhile, Bridgwater Library reopened its doors yesterday after a 6 month closure for roof repairs. The building on Binford Place in the town has also had new skylights installed and has been redecorated.
Leonardo in Yeovil are advising local residents of evening flying taking place later, outside of the usual operating hours. Activity is expected into the evening and may continue until 8pm.
Children from around the county enjoyed a day out at the annual Somerset Children’s Parliament competition last week. Judges reported being impressed with the quality of presentations and the speeches given, covering a variety of issues affecting their schools and communities.
Somerset Council’s Executive is being asked to approve a major SEND investment package. Taunton Brewhouse has reached its twenty thousand pound fundraising target. A crash on the M5 northbound at the weekend caused 75 minute delays for drivers... and more
The hottest June day on record has been recorded in Somerset. A teenage boy has been found not guilty of killing a nine-year-old girl. Tatworth Primary School has been recognised for its success in science education... and more
MP Sarah Dyke, has called for more money to help better equip schools in future heatwaves. The A361 near Glastonbury shut yesterday, after a gritter caught fire. A night at the opera is coming to Yeovil and Crewkerne... and more
Somerset Council has activated its ‘Severe Weather Emergency Protocol’. Many schools are closing their doors for 48 hours. Great Western Railway is advising essential travel only... and more
Police have appealed for information following an incident in Yeovil. The Met Office has issued a rare red extreme heat warning. Somerset Council in inviting locals to have their say on how the county could change in the future... and more
Somerset Council is set to lose tens of millions of pounds from selling off properties. Hundreds of people gathered at Glastonbury Tor to mark the summer solstice. The police and crime commissioner has expressed her support for a social media ban for under 16s.... and more
An amber heat health alert has been issued for Somerset with high temperatures expected to continue into next week. Schools across Somerset are taking part in a pilot scheme teaching children about money laundering. Ham Hill Country Park has been recognised with a top award for its efforts to protect the countryside... and more
Children in care in Somerset are not receiving a good enough service, according to inspectors. NHS Somerset says dental care in the county is improving for the first time since the pandemic. Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance is holding a topless open-water swim...and more
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