Concerns are being raised over the maintenance of the River Cary, following reports of planned cutbacks. It could be an earlier harvest for Somerset cider growers this autumn after a warm summer. The Teals Farm Shop has revealed plans to broaden its services...and more.
Concerns are being raised over the maintenance of the River Cary, following reports of planned cutbacks by the Environment Agency. The Somerset Rivers Authority has called for the reversal of all withdrawal decisions relating to main river maintenance in the county. This comes after the Environmental Agency’s announcement in mid-August to stop maintaining a significant proportion of rivers and waterways after receiving less funding from the Treasury than requested. The Somerset Rivers Authority chairman, Mike Stanton, represents a number of areas that were badly hit by floods between 2012 and 2014, and intends to raise the issue further at the board’s next meeting in September.
It could be an earlier harvest for Somerset cider growers this autumn. The warm weather and lack of rainfall in the summer months means apples could be dropping from the trees sooner than expected.
The Teals Farm Shop on the A303 at South Cadbury has revealed plans to broaden its services. The business is requesting permission from Somerset Council to add more retail space, enhance takeaway food facilities and expand the car park. The plans suggest ‘significant economic benefits’ and expect the development of the site to create new job opportunities.
Meanwhile, Yeovil’s new Costcutter is well into its first full week of trading, after its official opening on Friday. The Mayor of Yeovil, Councillor Tony Lock and local MP Adam Dance led the official ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Middle Street store, formerly the YMCA premises.
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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