CHRISTMAS 2016: Take the plunge and sign up for Dry January
Posted: 24th December 2016
DRINKERS are being encouraged by Somerset County Council to take a drinking break and have a Dry January. The campaign by Alcohol Concern is aimed at social drinkers and encourages them to give up alcohol for the month. Trudi Grant, Somerset Director of Public Health said: “More and more people are taking part in Dry January. It can help kick-start a change in routine…
CHRISTMAS 2016: Take the plunge and sign up for Dry January
Posted: 24th December 2016
DRINKERS are being encouraged by Somerset County Council to take a drinking break and have a Dry January. The campaign by Alcohol Concern is aimed at social drinkers and encourages them to give up alcohol for the month. Trudi Grant, Somerset Director of Public Health said: “More and more people are taking part in Dry January. It can help kick-start a change in routine…
CHRISTMAS 2016: School in a Bag team bowled over by festive goodwill
Posted: 24th December 2016
ORGANISERS of the Somerset-based School in a Bag charity have been left amazed at the generosity of local people in the build-up to Christmas. School in a Bag, which is based at Chilthorne Domer, near Yeovil, provides SchoolBags packed with everyday school essentials to disadvantaged children around the globe. A marathon 18-hour Big Supermarket Bag Pack was held on…
SOMERSET NEWS: Cyclists urged to think safety
Posted: 23rd December 2016
POLICE are urging cyclists to make sure they can be seen by other road users on unlit rural roads in Somerset. Officers have received a number of reports of near misses where motorists have had to take last-second action to avoid hitting cyclists who have no lights or reflective clothing. A police spokesman, in an appeal to cyclists, said: “Make sure you can be seen and…
SOMERSET NEWS: Report those potholes
Posted: 23rd December 2016
PEOPLE are being asked to contact Somerset County Council if they spot a pothole or other road problem. These can be reported to the council 24-7 using its new online map at www.travelsomerset.co.uk. Click on “drive” and then “report road problems.” For live travel alerts and information on roadworks follow @TravelSomerset on Twitter.
CHRISTMAS 2016: Festive cooking – ‘tis the season to be careful!
Posted: 23rd December 2016
FIREFIGHTERS have issued some seasonal advice to try and make sure that the Christmas cooking is done safely in kitchens across Somerset. The turkey needs cooking, the mulled wine needs warming. There is a lot to think about and it is easy to get distracted – hence why Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service want you to celebrate Christmas safely this year. Although…
CHRISTMAS 2016: Festive cooking – ‘tis the season to be careful!
Posted: 23rd December 2016
FIREFIGHTERS have issued some seasonal advice to try and make sure that the Christmas cooking is done safely in kitchens across Somerset. The turkey needs cooking, the mulled wine needs warming. There is a lot to think about and it is easy to get distracted – hence why Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service want you to celebrate Christmas safely this year. Although…
SOMERSET NEWS: Severe weather risk to festive waste collections
Posted: 20th December 2016
ICY blasts, high winds and rain, or even snow, could disrupt winter waste collections and residents must ensure they are prepared, Somerset Waste Partnership has warned. SWP have said that all efforts will be made to maintain services, if conditions are judged safe, but crews with heavy loads on large vehicles visiting streets crowded with cars cannot take risks with the…
SOMERSET NEWS: Severe weather risk to festive waste collections
Posted: 20th December 2016
ICY blasts, high winds and rain, or even snow, could disrupt winter waste collections and residents must ensure they are prepared, Somerset Waste Partnership has warned. SWP have said that all efforts will be made to maintain services, if conditions are judged safe, but crews with heavy loads on large vehicles visiting streets crowded with cars cannot take risks with the…
SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Patients reminded to leave hospital A&E to most seriously injured over Christmas
Posted: 19th December 2016
GPs at Yeovil Health Centre, the walk-in service on the first floor of Boots store in Middle Street, are reminding local people and visitors to think twice before they head off to a busy district hospital Accident & Emergency department with only minor ailments or injury over the Christmas and New Year holiday. Lisa Tabner, practice manager at Yeovil Health Centre, said:…
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