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.
Plans have been submitted to build 30 new homes in Ashill. As the heatwave continues, a Somerset air conditioning business says demand for its services has never been higher. Morrisons has confirmed it will close its Glenthorne Avenue store in Yeovil on August 1st... and more
Plans to build up to one hundred new homes on Yeovil's former cattle market have moved a step closer. It’s being made easier for parents in Somerset to register children for free school meals. Wessex Water says it has no plans for a hosepipe ban at the moment but is keeping a close eye on supplies as demand increases... and more
Bus passengers in Yeovil have been provided with easier access to the town's bus station. Firefighters are warning of an increased risk of wildfires because of the hot weather. Aldi is asking for public comments on plans to build a new food store in Chard... and more
A Martock machinery business has been bought out of administration saving the jobs of 15 employees. A Somerton man has pleaded not guilty to dangerous driving after a car crashed into a house in Martock. Drivers are being reminded that the A303 between South Petherton and Ilminster will be closed in both directions overnight from tonight... and more
Somerset Council says it's lost £91 million on commercial property investments. The former Clay Pigeon Karting Track near Yeovil is to be turned into a holiday park. The fire service is warning the dry conditions continue to pose a risk of grass fires... and more
The inquest into the death of a sex offender has returned an open conclusion. A driver has been arrested after a pursuit across the county. Ilminster Arts Centre has held its 2026 Open Exhibition Prize Giving Event... and more
A father who shook his baby to death has been convicted of murder. Local people at high risk of having oesophageal cancer can take part in a new NHS test. Cheddar Reservoir will be closed to the public until next Monday morning because of the extreme heat... and more
NHS Somerset is warning us to take care as a new amber heat-health alert comes into place. A Yeovil encampment of campervans could soon be evicted. Chard’s former Oscar Mayer site could become home to a new Aldi... and more
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