Today is Small Business Saturday. Small business matters to Somerset. Over 90% of all of our businesses employ less than 10 people. Central government announced
Somerset COVID 19 latest data
This week, to 1 December, there were 2,534 new confirmed cases of COVID 19 in Somerset. Looking at the trend over the past 8 weeks
Somerset elections set for 2022
Today the Secretary of State has announced the date of elections to the new Somerset Unitary Authority. These will take place in May 2022. Good
Clarks dispute Over
Somerset Labour has declared victory at the end of the dispute at Clarks, the Street based shoemaker. An agreement has been reached between the trade
NHS wait times in Somerset
A review of the performance of the NHS was published by the National Audit Office today. It shows Somerset to have the 16th worst performance
Major roadworks planned for Yeovil
Somerset County Council is planning an £11.6m upgrade to traffic signals. SCC tell us that the new signals will be more efficient and more eco-friendly.
Yeovil man arrested
Avon & Somerset Police have arrested a 32-year-old man today. The arrest follows an incident at a bank in Middle Street, Yeovil, at approximately 2.05pm
More time for post office benefits accounts
Up until t6his year nearly 150,000 people received benefits through a Post Office card account. Benefits including tax credits, Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance could
Can you identify Yeovil “robber”
Avon & Somerset Police are appealing to the public for help after an incident in Yeovil. Police were contacted by staff at a bank in
New restrictions on Poultry and Game
An outbreak of Avian flu continues to spread across the country. It has not, as yet, been found on farms in Somerset. However from 4