Morning Briefing: Column: Why Somerset Council is buying new laptops

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Column: Why Somerset Council is buying new laptops Somerset Council to invest £5m in new laptops for staff amid budget pressures. Move aims to boost security, efficiency and digital services across Somerset. Chard residents asked to nominate community heroes for awards Chard Town Council invites nominations for its Civic and Outstanding Citizen Awards, recognising local community heroes. Submit entries by 13 March. Somerset begins annual food survey for adult residents Somerset Council launches its first annual Food Survey for adults to shape healthier lifestyles. Share your food habits for a chance to win a £100 voucher. Italian restaurant in Yeovil applies to sell alcohol and host live music Atrium Italian in Yeovil has applied to Somerset Council for a licence to sell alcohol and host live music. Public comments accepted until 3 February. Tree recycling drive in Somerset raises record amount for charity St Margaret's Hospice in Somerset raises record £47,000 with Christmas tree collection, recycling 2,700 trees for hospice care with help from local volunteers. Clinton Rogers: Have we lost the ability to cope when life doesn't go our way? I am not easily offended. Yet I am being seriously offended by people's endless complaints about being offended. NHS South West issues winter vaccine appeal as hospitalisations grow NHS South West urges eligible residents to book COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccines as cases rise. Appointments available at GP surgeries and pharmacies. Warning of floods 'as bad as 2014' if Reform UK defunds Somerset Rivers Authority The leader of Reform UK in Somerset wants to withhold funding from the Somerset Rivers Authority (SRA) in a bid to reduce council tax bills Read more

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