Teenager gets stuck in baby swing

Teenager gets stuck in baby swing

Posted: 15th June 2013
A TEENAGE girl had to be rescued by firefighters this afternoon (Saturday, June 15) after getting stuck in a swing. The alarm was raised at just after 3.15pm with reports that a teenager was stuck in a baby swing at the children’s play area at Etsome Terrace, Somerton. One fire engine from Martock was sent to deal with the incident. A Fire Service spokesman said: ‘’On…

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Cancer meeting for women at Yeovil Hospital

Cancer meeting for women at Yeovil Hospital

Posted: 14th June 2013
WOMEN who have had gynaecological cancer are invited to learn more about complementary therapies at an event at Yeovil District Hospital. The GOSSIP (Gynaecological Oncology Somerset Support Information and Participation) patient support group provides advice and information for women with gynaecological cancer. It was founded by the Gynaecological Cancer Specialist…

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Children told to 'burp' bacteria!

Children told to 'burp' bacteria!

Posted: 14th June 2013
CHILDREN across Somerset are set to become experts on the “burping bacteria” that will soon be turning their waste food into clean, green power. In Recycling Week from June 17-23, all primary schools will receive a colourful educational pack on the science of the £10 million anaerobic digestion (AD) plant being built near Bridgwater. And part of the pack produced by…

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Stepping up the battle on drug dealing in Yeovil

Stepping up the battle on drug dealing in Yeovil

Posted: 14th June 2013
POLICE in Yeovil and South Somerset have launched a new drive to tackle drug dealing and associated crime in the area. Officers will be stepping up patrols in the coming weeks and are asking the local community to support their work by providing them with information. Inspector Jackie Gold said: "Community intelligence is a key part of our work and I would ask anyone…

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Keep fit now to prevent falls later

Keep fit now to prevent falls later

Posted: 14th June 2013
SOMERSET Public Health advisers are encouraging people to take steps to prevent falls later in life by keeping fit and active and their feet in good shape. They are using national Falls Awareness Week (June 17-21) to remind people that the best advice is to exercise on a daily basis and highlight the help that is available. Around 30 per cent of over 65s and 50 per cent…

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Tails are wagging at Yeovil Hospital

Tails are wagging at Yeovil Hospital

Posted: 14th June 2013
TAILS are wagging on wards at Yeovil District Hospital which has recruited two-year-old Cavalier King Charles spaniel, Louis, with his owner Gill Stonard as volunteer visitors. Louis is the second Pets As Therapy dog recruited by the hospital in the last year and both dogs visit patients regularly. Since starting their visits, Louis and Gill have seen a stroke patient…

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Peppa Pig pops into town

Peppa Pig pops into town

Posted: 13th June 2013
A YEOVIL nursery - which has undergone a £250,000 renovation and expansion – has officially opened its doors to showcase the improvements to parents. The Mama Bear’s Day Nursery and Pre-school on Houndstone Close, AbbeyManorPark, welcomed over 100 parents, children and local dignitaries to the open day with many of the parents taking advantage of the free registration…

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It's healthy living in Somerset - that's official!

It's healthy living in Somerset - that's official!

Posted: 13th June 2013
PEOPLE in Yeovil and across Somerset are among the healthiest and longest living in the country, new figures have revealed. The figures published today on the Public Health England website ‘Longer Lives’ rate Somerset in the top 20 per cent of 150 local authorities in England. The rating looks at death rates for the four major causes of premature death: cancer, heart…

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Loyalty is key at Garador

Loyalty is key at Garador

Posted: 13th June 2013
LEADING Yeovil-based garage door manufacturer Garador is proud to announce that its employee service record is second to none - with the average employee working for the company for a staggering 18 years. The Yeovil manufacturer employs 80 people and the longest serving member of staff has currently been working with the company for 50 years. Garador’s managing director…

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Campaign to tackle rogue housing landlords

Campaign to tackle rogue housing landlords

Posted: 13th June 2013
SOUTH Somerset District Council has added its support to Shelter’s national campaign to tackle rogue landlords. The housing and homelessness charity is calling on local authorities across the country to take a tough stance against rogue landlords operating in their area. By signing up to the campaign, South Somerset District Council is committing to use all the tools at…

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