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Nich Woolf, right, hands over the ambulance in Ukraine on behalf of FMS

Somerset charity’s ambulance donation to Ukraine prompts Parliamentary praise

MEDICS’ efforts to deliver an ambulance for Ukraine to use on the frontline in the war against Russia are…

Somerset could soon boast the south west’s first ‘dementia inclusive town’

WELLINGTON could become the south west’s first ‘dementia inclusive town’ after landing more than £250,000 to make it happen. Reminiscence…

Caroline Martin is set to go 'full GI Jane' next month

Why Caroline, 61, is going “full GI Jane” in support of her friends

A 61-YEAR-OLD Taunton woman has pledged to shave her head in solidarity with two friends with medical conditions. Caroline Martin…

Dr Isy Douek, consultant endocrinologist, with diabetes support worker, Isobel Williams

Somerset hospital staff praised for diabetes efforts

SOMERSET medical experts have been praised for their work helping improve treatment for diabetes. Staff at the Somerset NHS Foundation…

Illegal tobacco, cigarettes and vapes were seized in the operation. Picture: North Somerset Council

Illegal tobacco, cigarettes and vapes seized in North Somerset raids

ILLEGAL tobacco, cigarettes and vapes were seized – and one person arrested – in raids in North Somerset. Officers from…

Joy Palfreman is recovering after her hip replacement operation in Taunton

Joy gets new lease of life after getting a new hip – at 102

JOY Palfreman is enjoying a new lease of life after having a hip replacement – at the age of…

Nigel has been hailed as one of the charity's biggest fundraisers

Yeovil dad’s 20 year fundraising efforts raises thousands for charity that supported his family

A YEOVIL dad has been praised for giving back to a cardiac charity that provided vital…

Alison Dennett – head of midwifery at Musgrove Park Hospital, Pip Quinn – manager at Bracken Birthing Centre and Sally Bryant – director of midwifery Picture: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Somerset midwife handed prestigious award for showing exceptional care

A MUSGROVE Park Hospital midwife has scooped a prestigious national award for showing exceptional care to the families she’s…

Cameron Willetts

Somerset salon shortlisted for two national awards

A SOMERSET salon has been shortlisted in two prestigious awards ceremonies. Combers Inside-Out Hairdressing, in Taunton, has made the finals…

Schools in West Pennard, Shepton Beauchamp, Castle Cary and West Pennard are set to launch breakfast clubs

Four ‘early adopter’ Somerset schools set to offer free breakfast clubs for youngsters

YOUNG people will soon be able to attend new, free breakfast clubs at four Somerset schools thanks to a…