Community & Charity News

Monday 14th to Sunday 20th April 2025

A new High Sheriff has been appointed to the role in Somerset.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has been dealing with an increase in fires caused by lithium-ion batteries, especially in e-bikes and e-scooters.

Avon and Somerset Police, in collaboration with Somerset’s Domestic Abuse Service and Somerset Council, have launched a new initiative to improve the support given to domestic abuse victims.

Monday 7th to Sunday 13th April 2025

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service says it’s dealing with an increase in false alarm calls.

Avon and Somerset Police are encouraging dog owners to protect their pets from theft by entering their details into a DNA doggy database.

Somerset County Council’s road safety team is working with partners to urge drivers to keep their fixed eyes on the road.

The Curry Rivel Active Travel Group has been working for several years to create a link within the village to a planned car-free route across the Somerset Levels

Two new litter-pick stations have been installed, equipped with litter pickers and reusable bags for anyone to borrow and do their own two-minute clean-up at countryside sites across South Somerset.

People attending church services in South Somerset are being asked to check to see if they can see any bats lodging in roof spaces.