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A "large number" of diseased trees affected by ash dieback "pose a serious hazard due to their close proximity to the road" and will be removed by the council.

We're grateful to the public for their cooperation as we work to remove this hazard." We understand this is inconvenient for road users and we're doing our best to minimise disruption. SCC lead member for transport and digital, Mike Rigby, said: "Ash dieback is a serious problem, not just for us, but for every single local authority in the country. Ash dieback - otherwise known as Hymenoscypus fraxineus - is a national issue expected to kill or seriously damage more than 95 per cent of the nation's ash trees. There will be a full road closure in place from 8am to 4.30pm between Monday February 13 and Friday February 24 – not including the weekend of February 18 and 19. Diseased trees are posing a "serious hazard" on the A3088 Cartgate Link Road, according to the council.

Police are looking for the woman, called Sarah, who helped the girl, as part of an ongoing investigation into controlling and coercive behaviour.

This is as part of an ongoing investigation into controlling and coercive behaviour, for which one man has been arrested and released on police bail. She was driving a red Fiat and said she worked as a therapist. [Avon and Somerset Police](https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/all-about/avon-and-somerset-police) say a woman called Sarah helped a secondary school-aged girl who she saw crying near Catherine Hill on Wednesday, July 20 last year. Avon and Somerset Police say they are looking to speak to Sarah as part of an ongoing investigation into controlling and coercive behaviour, for which one man has been arrested and released on bail. The force said in an appeal: "We would like to speak to her about what she may have seen that day, as well as thank her for her kind action. Police are trying to locate and speak to a woman who came to the aid of a crying girl in Frome last year as part of an ongoing investigation into controlling and coercive behaviour.

Diagnostic medical sonographers specialize in creating images, known as sonograms or ultrasounds, that depict the body's organs and tissues. Mr Savage, who has ...

I’ve seen first-hand the impact Steve has within our hospital and his hard work has not only ensured our patients receive the very best care, but also, from the kind words of his team, it is clear that his colleagues have also benefited. Mr Savage was nominated by his own team, and they described his commitment to ultrasound, with abundant praise for his dedication in developing individuals. When Dr Merry Kane, medical director for acute hospitals in Somerset, presented the award, Mr Savage said: "It was such a lovely surprise – I didn’t realise they had nominated me for it until I heard I had won! His work is far reaching across the trust including helping the Emergency Department, the intensive care unit and respiratory teams. Diagnostic medical sonographers specialize in creating images, known as sonograms or ultrasounds, that depict the body's organs and tissues. Steve Savage recently received the award from the British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS).

Paths will also be improved, allowing walkers to glimpse otters, bats and cormorants in their natural habitat.

We are committed to tackling the climate and ecological emergencies and encouraging sustainable travel is a key part of this. Stretching from Somerdale in Keynsham to Hanham, it will link up paths on either side of the river, making it easier to walk, wheel or ride between the two major cities. Now, nearly £300,000 from the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) means the bridge is a goer. The final business case for the footbridge and accompanying improvements is expected by the end of 2024 with the first phase of the WaterSpace Connected project expected to be completed in 2027. "For the first time, residents in Bath and North East Somerset will be connected via the riverside to South Gloucestershire and beyond, providing a strategic route to and from Bristol. It comes as part of a major project to "revitalise" the River Avon corridor and create a traffic-free route between

North Somerset Council executive member for placemaking and economy Councillor Mark Canniford said: “We have already had interest from companies interested in ...

As a council we need to develop a long term financial plan for the It is hoped the "Marine Lake needs to be an attraction for everyone. Infrastructure will be put in place to allow new concessions to set up such as a cafe facility and kiosks. [lake](https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/bathers-weston-marine-lake-swim-7489089) to continue to secure its future as an attraction for the town.” Money will also be spent on providing new outdoor showers and toilet facilities. [Marine Lake](https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/all-about/weston-super-mare). The work, which started last Spring, has been carried out as part of the authority’s Great Lakes Project. [Marine Lake](https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/all-about/weston-super-mare) as part of a drive to attract new concessions. [Sailor suffering hypothermia rescued on Somerset coast](https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/sailor-suffering-hypothermia-rescued-somerset-8094616) [ levelling up ](https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/7-million-project-see-tropicana-8081200)fund. [Marine Lake](https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/all-about/weston-super-mare) over the last year, carrying out repairs and dredging out thousands of tonnes of silt.