YEOVIL NEWS: Back to school and college on Monday – for most pupils and students
Posted: 4th March 2018
THE vast majority of students and pupils will be returning to school in the Yeovil area on Monday (March 5, 2018) following a couple of unexpected days off last week due to the snow. The Yeovil College campus – including the college’s University Centre and the Children’s Centre – will be back open where normal timetables will resume. Preston School in Yeovil has…
SOMERSET NEWS: Police urge people to still take care although severe weather is over
Posted: 3rd March 2018
A MAJOR incident declared in the Avon and Somerset area as a result of severe weather in the region was stood down on Saturday (March 3, 2018) afternoon. Ch Supt Ian Wylie said: “There’s been an incredible response from the emergency services, partner agencies, charities, volunteers and members of the public over the past 48 hours to keep people safe in extremely…
YEOVIL NEWS: 4x4 drivers urgently needed by hospitals
Posted: 3rd March 2018
YEOVIL District Hospital has sent out an urgent appeal for drivers of 4x4 vehicles to help transport staff to and from work. It is expected that the volunteer drivers will be needed on Saturday (March 3, 2018) and Sunday (March 4, 2018). A similar request has been put out by Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton and other community hospitals in the county. If you can help…
YEOVIL NEWS: Traffic cone thrown off top of Tesco car park lands on teenager’s head
Posted: 2nd March 2018
A TEENAGER was left needing hospital treatment for a “nasty gash” after somebody threw a traffic cone from off the top of the upstairs car park at the main Tesco store in Yeovil onto his head. The incident happened at around 6pm on Friday (March 2, 2018) when Jack Lowder, 16, was walking past the Tesco store. His mum Amanda Lowder, who recently starred in the successful…
SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Do not try this at home – potentially dangerous fun in the snow
Posted: 2nd March 2018
POLICE in South Somerset have advised people against doing get up to any foolhardy antics in the snow. Although the police do not want to be seen as kill joys and would encourage people to play safely in the snow – some things are just not sensible such as sitting on a sledge and being towed along by a car. Although it might seem like fun, it could be potentially…
YEOVIL NEWS: Free food for emergency services personnel involved in Major Incident
Posted: 2nd March 2018
THE No 5 Catering outlet in Yeovil is offering FREE food to members of the emergency services who are trying to keep people safe as part of the Major Incident caused by the bad weather. Charlie Drake, of No 5 Catering, said: “I have hot Cornish pasties, hot sausage rolls, hot bacon, sausages, coffee and tea. “If you are in the emergency services or know anyone that is…
SOMERSET NEWS: Weather chaos sparks Major Incident by police
Posted: 2nd March 2018
A MAJOR incident was declared in the Avon and Somerset area late on Thursday (March 1, 2018) following severe weather across the region. The declaration was requested by the Somerset Partnership NHS Trust, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Musgrove Park Hospital and supported by South Western Ambulance Service, over concerns essential staff were unable to…
YEOVIL NEWS: Snow arrives and causes the usual problems
Posted: 1st March 2018
THE expected snow arrived in Yeovil and surrounding area on Thursday (March 1, 2018) and caused the traditional problems as the town came to a standstill. Schools closed early and will not be opening until next week – unless parents are advised differently – as the snow fell. Travelling became difficult and the message from emergency services is that people should not…
YEOVIL NEWS: War memorials in Yeovil to be given poignant makeover to mark Armistice centenary
Posted: 28th February 2018
NEW bronze plaques are to be installed on the Yeovil War Memorial to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War. As many people will be aware, 2018 is the centenary of the end of the First World War and Yeovil Town Council, who owns the War Memorial in the centre of Yeovil, is proposing to mark the occasion by having the stone cleaned and replacing the bronze…
YEOVIL NEWS: Business as usual at Yeovil Hospital – although it could get very busy
Posted: 28th February 2018
MEDICAL teams at Yeovil District Hospital are bracing themselves for the predicted snow storms and the resulting problems. The hospital has been put on “snow alert” in readiness for the expectant casualty list of people involved in traffic accidents, slips and falls and the elderly suffering from the effects of the cold. But the hospital has said it will be working as…
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