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.
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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