The RSPCA are appealing for help after an elderly neglected dog was found in Yeovil. The impact of flooding in Chard is being addressed by the Town Council. Stoke-sub-Hamdon’s new skate park is on its way to becoming a reality and more...
The RSPCA are appealing for help after an elderly neglected dog was found with missing fur and sore skin in Yeovil. The female German Shepherd named Lola was helped by a member of the public before being rescued by the council’s dog warden, taken to a vet and then passed to the RSPCA. Anyone with information about the animal’s owners can contact the charity on 0300 123 8018.
The impact of flooding in Chard is being addressed by the Town Council. They say they are putting in measures to reinstate ditches which have been filled in, and are also looking to install new storm water culverts in areas where this isn’t practical. A number of residents are welcoming the move after flash flooding affected several areas of the town in May.
Stoke-sub-Hamdon’s new skate park is on its way to becoming a reality, after work began to replace the old facility, fenced off for “health and safety” reasons. The construction, opposite the Hamdon Medical centre, is expected to take 8 weeks.
Yeovil Town have announced a new signing to the team. Matt Gould joins the Glovers on a two year deal, having previously played in the New Zealand football championship, the EFL League Two for Cheltenham Town and reached the third round of the FA Cup with Stourbridge.
And a vacancy has opened at Ilminster Town Council for a new Town Clerk. The winning applicant will advise the Council on its work, ensuring decisions and procedures are lawful and then look after the implementation of those decisions.
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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