Taunton hair salon shortlisted for prestigious national award
A TAUNTON hairdressing salon has been named among the finalists at a prestigious national awards. Combers Inside-Out Hairdressing is a…
Somerset GP surgery to shut amid staff recruitment and retention issues
DIFFICULTIES recruiting and retaining GPs will see a Somerset surgery close in September. Patients have been left shocked after the…
Fears over future of beds at Crewkerne hospital amid NHS changes
CHANGES are coming at Crewkerne Community Hospital – but health chiefs say no decisions have been made amid fears…
Disabled drivers urged to report misuse of supermarket parking spaces
PEOPLE are being encouraged to report drivers who misuse disabled supermarket parking bays. Disabled Motoring UK (DMUK) has launched a…
NHS England go-ahead for £7.8 million diagnostic centre in Bridgwater
A NEW seven-day-a-week diagnostic centre has got the go-ahead in Bridgwater – subject to planning approval. NHS England has approved…
Somerset study reveals the most effective surgery for severe obesity
GASTRIC bypass surgery is the most clinically- and cost-effective intervention surgery to tackle severe obesity, according to a new…
Somerset patients part of nationwide sepsis study
SEPSIS patients in Somerset are helping pave the way for future care. Those who need treatment in critical care units…
20 Frome groups receive share of £30,000 to build a more inclusive town
20 GROUPS across Frome have received a share of £30,000 to help support projects that tackle…
New defibrillator installed in Wincanton park
A LIFE-SAVING defibrillator has now been installed at the Cale Park recreation ground in Wincanton. The new defib was bought…
Third GP – with sleep specialty – appointed at private wing at Yeovil Hospital
A PRIVATE Somerset GP service has taken on its third doctor – with a specialism in treating people who…
