News in Radstock

Children from Shoscombe Church School were given the opportunity to stretch their legs last week as part of a district-wide cross-country competition.

Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Sue Mountstevens is inviting local people to submit their questions concerning policing for next week's Facebook Live.

The PCC is encouraging local people to share their questions and concerns with her ahead of the webchat with Chief Constable Andy Marsh on Thursday 10th December at 11.30am.

Bath & North East Somerset Council is turning on cameras and installing signage to test its systems and help promote Bath's Clean Air Zone (CAZ) ahead of the zone's launch in March.

The council is installing 140 signs in and around the clean air zone boundary in central Bath, warning drivers that CAZ charges will start from 15 March for certain vehicles. The temporary covers will then be taken off overnight on 14 March to reveal permanent signs informing drivers that they are entering a Class C Charging Clean Air Zone.

The MP who represents Radstock writes:

This week, the four-week national lockdown in England finishes and the tier system, that previously had been implemented to control the spread of Coronavirus, will take its place subject to periodic review.

English Heritage and Avon and Somerset Police are seeking witnesses after vandals daubed graffiti at Stoney Littleton Long Barrow, a 5,000 year old Neolithic chambered tomb at Wellow.

Stoney Littleton Long Barrow is a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of English Heritage. It is one of the country's finest accessible examples of a Neolithic chambered tomb dating from about 3500 BC.

The future of a Bath charity which has supported scores of families during the coronavirus pandemic hangs in the balance.

Mercy in Action – which provides food and clothing to those in need – hopes permission to redevelop the Jubilee Centre is granted so it can remain in Lower Bristol Road and secure a new headquarters.

Whilst many people will be looking forward to Christmas following the pandemic troubles of the last 12 months, others are facing the worst winter season in living memory.

The challenges that the coronavirus outbreak has led to have been like no other. Lockdowns, rising unemployment, school closures, a mental health epidemic and businesses going into liquidation, means that this Christmas will be a dire time for so many households.

Because of coronavirus Radstock Museum cannot hold its usual annual quiz night this year at Radstock Working Men's Club - who in the past have always been so generous in their support.

But never fear, you can still challenge yourself with the Museum's Winter Quiz which can be enjoyed in the comfort of your own home and in your own time over the coming weeks.

A recent survey carried out by Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC), showed that 6 in 10 people in our local region selected 'providing emergency services in the UK' as one of the causes most important to them right now.

Emergency services and frontline staff have been at the forefront of people's hearts and minds as they battle the COVID-19 pandemic. NHS and healthcare staff have been widely celebrated for putting themselves at risk and continuing to be there for those in need, with many healthcare services being placed under added pressure this year.

Clements Pharmacy in Radstock has taken delivery of the promised flu jabs and from December 1,will be able to offer free flu vaccines for the 50-64 year olds.

The jabs will also be free for other at risk categories as seen from the list in the photo. You will need to call to book an appointment on 01761 434687.