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Henry and Andrew Quinlan ran Earthfare in Glastonbury before Andrew sadly passed away

Earthfare Glastonbury owner tackling charity challenge in tribute to “hero” dad

A GLASTONBURY ethical supermarket owner is taking on a huge charity challenge – in tribute to his late…

From plaque to pageants: Rafina is using Ms Great Britain to highlight women's oral health. Picture (left): Leo / LTHP

Yeovil dental hygienist using Ms Great Britain finals to highlight Somerset and women’s oral health

A YEOVIL-based dental hygienist has made the finals of the 2025 Ms Great Britain competition – and is using…

Matty Durbin is a coach with Clutton Under-10s. Picture: GoFundMe

Fundraiser launched after Somerset youth football coach breaks back in holiday fall

AN APPEAL has been launched to support a “genuine community hero” from Somerset who suffered serious injuries after falling…

Somerset Council leader Bill Revans, top left, and YEovil MP Adam Dance, bottom right, have joined calls for clarity over the future of maternity services at YDH

Somerset leaders ramp up calls for certainty over future of Yeovil Hospital maternity services

SOMERSET leaders have united in opposition to the six-month closure of maternity services at Yeovil District Hospital. Every Liberal Democrat…

Somerset town named among top 10 best places for dog walking

A SOMERSET town has made a list of the best places for active dogs and their owners. While walking the…

Ali Payne wants donations to help boost sales - and charity donations for the ME Association

Frome fashionista hopes to boost charity with pre-loved clothing sales

FROME fashionista Ali Payne has launched an appeal for unwanted pre-loved clothing for a sale that will benefit a…

Amanda and Steve have been fostering in Somerset for more than 11 years. Picture: Somerset Council

Somerset couple urge others to consider fostering – with hundreds in need of a home

“BEFORE I came in to fostering, I thought we all had happy childhoods, but now as a foster carer,…

Yeovil MP Adam Dance, centre, addressed Sir Keir Starmer, left, as health secretary Wes Streeting, right, looked on. Pictures: Parliament TV

WATCH: MP raises Yeovil hospital maternity closure with the Prime Minister

MP Adam Dance (Lib Dem, Yeovil) raised the sudden announcement of maternity services at the town hospital being shut…

MP Adam Dance has launched a petition over the maternity unit closures at Yeovil Hospital. Picture: Yeovil Lib Dems

Yeovil Hospital maternity closure: Somerset Council reacts and MPs launch petitions

SOMERSET leaders are continuing to react to the closure of maternity services at Yeovil Hospital – with two…

Shock as Yeovil hospital maternity services CLOSED amid safety concerns

MATERNITY services at Yeovil District Hospital (YDH) have been closed amid “concerns about the safety of the care for…