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Former Somerset all-rounder Arul Suppiah has spoken about his struggle against anorexia. Picture: PCT

Record-breaking former Somerset all-rounder speaks out about anorexia struggle

FORMER Somerset cricket star Arul Suppiah has spoken about his most difficult test – taking on anorexia that threatened…

Combers Inside-Out Hairdressing is a finalist at the prestigious awards

Taunton salon among finalists at prestigious industry awards

A TAUNTON salon has been shortlisted for the prestigious Salon of the Year gong at the British Hairdressing Business…

Shedders at Shepton Mallet Men’s Shed; Derek Reasons, Derek Chapman, Barry Coleman and Stewart Male. Picture: SCF

Somerset groups help men talk about – or work through – mental health challenges

MAY 12 to 18 marks Mental Health Awareness Week and a Somerset organisation has launched an awareness campaign for…

NHS staff speak to young people about how the health service works - and careers on offer

How NHS workers are encouraging the next generations to enter caring profession

THE next generation of NHS workers have been inspired to enter the caring profession during visits to Somerset schools. As…

Participants at the Femme Flow class in Taunton

Women-only dance class in Taunton aims to make attendees feel “sexy, strong and supported”

A NEW dance class helping women feel “sexy, strong and supported” has launched in Taunton – believed to be…

The groups hope to develop a new pool at the Irnham Road recreation ground in Minehead. Picture: Google

Groups unite in bid to build new pool in Minehead

A BID to build a new public swimming pool in Minehead has taken a step forward after two community…

Jon with wife Marie and their two girls Picture: Daniel Walker-Hemmingfield

Wincanton event to raise funds to help man with Motor Neurone Disease make memories with family

FRIENDS of an ex-Navy serviceman who was recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) have organised a fundraising event…

Your chance to have a say over pharmacies in Somerset

PEOPLE are being urged to have their say over current and future pharmacies in Somerset. Somerset Council has launched a…

The Peak in Pants team Picture: Sally Chamberlain

Bruton women to take on three peaks challenge in underwear to help end pant poverty

EIGHT women from the Bruton area are taking on a mountain of a challenge to raise awareness and funds…

Paul Tennant updating Ivy House residents in Wellington

Residents reassured after Wellington sheltered housing closure u-turn

THE boss of the care company which announced it was closing two Wellington sheltered housing properties before dramatically…