The trust that runs the Somerset ambulance service has confirmed that up to forty jobs are at risk. Chinnock Hollow, near Yeovil, has been subjected to a permanent road closure. Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident where a defibrillator was vandalised in Ilminster. Somerset wicket-keeper James Rew has been drafted into the England Test squad to play Zimbabwe...and more
The Somerset Ambulance Service's trust has confirmed that up to forty jobs are at risk. In a statement, South Western Ambulance Service says that despite measures to reduce costs, it is now entering into a consultation period with staff. The jobs at risk are within the Corporate Support Services team, where five million pounds has to be saved this year. Frontline clinical roles won't be affected.
Chinnock Hollow, near Yeovil, has been subjected to a permanent road closure. The Road was closed in February 2021 after a landslide made it unsafe to use. Somerset Council, which issued the closure notice, says they have no plans to reopen the road. It has been estimated that it will cost £2.7 million.
Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident in which a defibrillator was vandalised in Ilminster. On Wednesday, April 30th, the life-saving machine located by the phone box in Market Square was removed and damaged. If you can help police with their enquiries, please call the non-emergency number 101.
Somerset wicket-keeper James Rew has been drafted into the England Test squad to play Zimbabwe this month. The 21-year-old top scored with 116 in the recent win against Essex in the County Championship. Rew is the youngest Englishman to score 10 first-class centuries since England legend Dennis Compton managed it in 1939.
Police are appealing for witnesses after an assault on a man in Chard. Lloyds Banking Group has announced a date for closing the Halifax in Yeovil. Train journeys on the Castle Cary to Taunton line will be disrupted next week due to engineering work. The mental health charity MIND in Somerset has produced a Christmas advent calendar... and more.
The Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Police says her force is doing all it can to reduce anti-social behaviour. Somerset Council has deferred a decision on introducing Sunday car parking charges. People living in deprived areas in Somerset are being fast-tracked for hospital treatment...and more
Fire crews have rescued the driver of a car that got stuck in floodwater near Ilminster. Avon and Somerset Police are urging people going out to celebrate this Christmas to book a taxi or use public transport. A woman from South Petherton has come top at the British Down Syndrome Swimming Championships...and more,
A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a serious assault in Wincanton. Fire crews have dealt with a house fire in the village of Pitney. Plans have been submitted to redevelop Bridgwater Docks into a cultural and tourist destination. Ilminster's annual Christmas tree festival has opened in the town...and more
New figures show that crime in the Avon and Somerset police area rose by 8% in the year to June. South Western Railway has restarted running hourly services through Sherborne, Yeovil and Crewkerne following months of disruption. Persimmon Homes South West has donated £1500 towards the running costs of Castle Cary Rugby Club...and more
Somerset Council has failed to stop 150 homes being built in Crewkerne. Posters of a drag act coming to Somerset, displayed in Shepton Mallet, have been vandalised. Avon and Somerset police are using proceeds from drug crime to fund community projects...and more,
A new NHS dentist in Chard will start seeing its first patients next Tuesday. The go-ahead has been given to install five new lighting and CCTV columns on Milfield Road in Chard. Work is to start in January, replacing ageing traffic signals at the A39 junction with Clarks Village in Street...and more
Workers at Leonardo Helicopters in Yeovil, belonging to the Unite union, have accepted a new pay offer of 8% over two years. Yeovil Town has appointed a new first-team Manager. A new NHS dental practice is due to open in Chard next month...and more
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