Visually Impaired Woman Calls for Better Staffing at Yeovil Pen Mill Train Station Thursday, September 25, 2025 yeovil disability trainstation accessibility gwr staffing publictransport petition independence assistance sport Kath Vickery, a visually impaired resident of Yeovil, has been forced to halt her beloved train journeys due to insufficient staff support at Yeovil Pen Mill station. Once looking forward to trips to the beach in Weymouth or … Read More
Vital Eye Treatment Now Just Steps Away in Yeovil’s New NHS Clinic Wednesday, September 24, 2025 yeovil nhs ophthalmology maculardegeneration diabetes accessibility healthcare injections research community A new NHS eye treatment suite has opened in the heart of Yeovil, offering critical injections for patients with serious eye conditions such as wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic macular oedema. Located at … Read More
Stunning Park Areas Temporarily Closed for Town Centre Improvements Tuesday, September 23, 2025 grovepark westonsupermare northsomerset parkimprovements communityengagement publicsafety towncentre sustainabledesign accessibility construction Work has commenced at Grove Park in Weston-super-Mare as part of North Somerset Council’s initiative to enhance the town centre’s green space. The project aims to create a more inviting and sustainable environment for … Read More
Boy with special needs barred from school bus despite proximity Tuesday, September 23, 2025 specialneeds schoolbus somerset education accessibility climate transport anxiety council wellbeing Austin Gillingham, a Somerset child with special needs, was eagerly anticipating his first day at Preston School Academy in Yeovil this September. The school bus routes directly past his home, offering an ideal and convenient … Read More
Popular Transport App Service Expands Across Somerset Wednesday, September 17, 2025 slinky somerset transport app busservice ondemand accessibility rural travel publictransport sport Residents in Taunton, Wellington, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, and nearby areas can now benefit from the expanded digital, on-demand transport service offered by the Slinky app. This innovative service, funded by the … Read More
New Police Enquiry Office Opens in Frome to Enhance Community Service Sunday, September 14, 2025 frome police enquiryoffice avon somerset community accessibility publicsafety lawenforcement policing A new police enquiry office has officially opened its doors in Frome, marking a significant step towards improving public access to local law enforcement services. Avon and Somerset Constabulary announced that the newly … Read More