We often write pieces about South Somerset District Council. The council is acutely sensitive to any criticism. When we offer pieces for comment, they often
COVID 19 outbreak at Hinkley “under control”
Hinkley C and Somerset County Council put out a joint statement this morning about cases among the Hinkley workforce. This follows questions from The Leveller
Big win for Yeovil’s Octagon Theatre
More awards under the cultural recovery programme were announced last night. The biggest by far was nearly £300,000 awarded to the Octagon Theatre, Yeovil. Run
South Somerset Supports end to badger cull
Last night South Somerset District Council passed a motion opposed to the badger cull. SSDC does not actually have any remit over badger culling. The
Another assault in Yeovil
Avon & Somerset Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after an assault in Yeovil. The incident took place in the early hours of
Somerset COVID 19 latest situation
Today the latest weekly figures were published for COVID 19 in our county. The headline figures show the total number of cases who have tested
More money for Somerset Arts
Last week we wrote about Somerton & Frome MP, David Warburton lobbying for funding for the Cheese & Grain. This week some funding turned up.
Yeovil MP rebels
Marcus Fysh voted against the Government yesterday in a debate on public health. The government brought forward a new bill to set out regulations to
Burglary and assault in Yeovil
Avon & Somerset Police are appealing for the public’s help after two crimes were reported last week. The first was an attempted burglary at an
Phosphates on Levels and Moors
The Somerset Levels and Moors is a Special Protection Area (SPA) under the Habitat Regulations 2017. That means there is a duty of care when