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Residents urged to protect their health and those around you this winter

SSDCCold homes have a significant impact on people’s health and one of the best ways of keeping yourself well during winter is to stay warm. Keeping warm over the winter months can help prevent colds, flu or more serious health conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, pneumonia and depression. Residents in South Somerset are being encouraged to look at the Public Health England’s 2014 Cold Weather Plan for England for practical ways to minimise the risk to our health this winter. Full story: Read more

 

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Dog owners in South Somerset reminded to pick up after their pets this winter

No_PoopDog owners in South Somerset are being reminded pick up after their pets this winter or face the possibility of a fine. With the clocks having recently gone backwards and the darker nights now with us, patrols by enforcement officers will be stepped up across the district in a bid to catch any offenders failing to pick up after their pets. Full story: Read more

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South Somerset Market Town Guide App celebrates 1000 downloads

MTIG PhotoThe Market Towns Investment Group are celebrating the success of their Town Guide App, after achieving over 1000 downloads. The App connects nine beautiful towns in one easy to use phone application, with features including; special offers, interactive town trails and shop listings. The South Somerset Market Towns App was released back in July 2013 as a work in progress. Since April 2014, nine dedicated volunteers in each of the market towns have been developing and promoting the App, to further enhance user experience. Full story: Read more