A strike by bin collectors in Somerset that was meant to start today has been suspended for two weeks, More than half of food businesses checked by Trading Standards in the South West have been found in breach of new government rules regarding food labelling. An animal rescue centre near Shepton Mallet is trying to raise forty thousand pounds to help feed and look after its animals...and more
A three-day strike by bin collectors in Somerset that was meant to start today and last for a month has been suspended for two weeks. Members of the Unite union will now be balloted on an improved pay offer from the waste contractor, Suez UK. The decision to suspend the strike action follows talks held yesterday with the Unite union and the conciliation service ACAS.
Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following a serious crash in Yeovil. A man in his thirties was left with potentially life-changing injuries after his motorbike collided with a Volkswagen Polo at the junction with Preston and Westfield Road at around 9.50 pm last Wednesday.
More than half of the food businesses checked by Trading Standards in the South West have been found in breach of new government rules regarding food labelling. The regulations require full ingredient and allergen labelling on all food made on the premises and pre-packed for direct sale.
An animal rescue centre near Shepton Mallet is trying to raise forty thousand pounds to help feed and look after its animals. ‘Happy Landings’ says it gets dozens of enquiries every month from people who can't afford to feed their pets.
Ilminster Town FC is looking to recruit a new Manager to run its Youth Team. The side currently plays in Division Two of the Perry Street Leagues. The Club says it's looking for someone with a solid understanding of the local football scene.
Police are investigating the theft of a motorbike in Ilminster. Tributes have been paid to the former Yeovil Town player-manager, Cecil Irwin, who has died aged 83. Town criers from across the South West will be in Yeovil tomorrow competing for the loudest voice in the Yeovil Town Crier Competition 2025...and more
Police are appealing for witnesses to an accident in which a child was struck by a car in Yeovil. This week, a planning inquiry is being held into plans to turn a Somerset shopping centre into a retirement complex. A Somerset woman is planning to walk the 70-miles of Hadrian's Wall to mark her 90th birthday...and more.
Tourism bosses in Somerset say they feel confident the County will have a good summer for visitors this year. A group representing care providers in Somerset is warning that some residential homes are at risk of going out of business due to rising costs. A Somerset animal charity has taken into care, three orphaned badger cubs...and more.
The Care Quality Commission has given two GP practices in Yeovil a 'good' overall rating. According to insurers, AXA, thefts at commercial premises in Somerset are on the rise. Bus users in Somerset could see changes to the frequency of services when the new West of England mayor takes office. Martock is to host its first Pride event in June...and more.
The father of a one-month-old baby boy in Chard is to stand trial for the murder of his son. New figures show that just under 1300 crimes were reported to the Police in Yeovil during the final quarter of last year. A night in a prison cell is offered at Shepton Mallet Jail to those who want to be alone this Easter...and more.
Big changes are being made to where taxi ranks in Yeovil are located. Farmers are being told to keep an extra lookout for people acting suspiciously following the latest livestock theft near the Devon and Somerset border. Channel 4’s Location Location Location is coming to Somerset, with anyone looking to buy a property locally invited to apply to be in the show...and more
A 36-year-old man remains in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of a sexual assault in Yeovil. Yeovil Labour Club has had its drinks licence revoked. NHS Somerset has been taking its physiotherapy team around the county to cut waiting times for patients. A men-only cooking course has been launched in Sherborne with all ingredients and equipment provided free of charge...and more
A new banking hub has opened in Crewkerne. South Western Ambulance is asking people to only dial 999 in a life-threatening emergency over the Easter weekend. £1.8 million is being spent improving walking and cycling routes around a major new housing development at Up Mudford in Yeovil...and more
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