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Frome care home residents roll up their sleeves for maintenance projects

WHEN two care home residents in Frome were asked to help with ongoing maintenance projects around…

Five new defibrillators installed across Bridgwater

FIVE new defibrillators have been installed across Bridgwater to help make the town a safer place for everyone. Bridgwater Town…

Katie was inspired to take up the challenge after witnessing how deafness has affected both her husband and mother-in-law Pictures: JustGiving/Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

Meet the Taunton woman crocheting an animal a day to raise awareness for hearing dog charity

A TAUNTON woman is doing her bit to raise awareness and money for a charity that trains dogs that…

Money will be used to boost cycling and walking infrastructure Picture: North Somerset Council

Nearly £500,000 for road safety improvements and better school links across North Somerset

TOWNS and villages across North Somerset could see a range of walking and cycling improvements thanks to new funding. North…

MP Adam Dance, centre, inset left, and Serena Wootton, inset right

Calls for dental reform as “current system fails both patients and dentists” in Somerset

THERE have been renewed calls for dental reform as patients in Somerset are struggling to access care. While

NHS dentist confirmed for Wellington

GETTING dental care on the NHS could become a lot easier for those in Wellington. NHS Somerset confirmed in a…

Boots on the High Street closed last year Picture: Google

A new pharmacy for Wincanton High Street – but when?

A NEW pharmacy was promised for Wincanton, but movement on the project seems to have stalled. The Wincanton Patient Participation…

Richard McCourt - of Dick and Dom fame - is heading to Shepton Mallet Prison

Dick and Dom star heading to prison in Somerset – but hasn’t done anything wrong

DICK and Dom star Richard McCourt is going to prison in Somerset. However, far from doing anything wrong, the TV…

Coastguard rescue officers assisted residents in Chard and Ilminster that were affected by the flooding Picture: HM Coastguard

Long night for coastguard rescue teams following floods in Chard

COASTGUARD rescue teams across Somerset helped evacuate 150 properties in Chard that were affected by the recent flooding. Teams from…

Despite having never spoken in front of a group of people before, George proved to be a natural at presenting Picture: Somerset Care Group

Autistic man from Yeovil thrives after landing first job as skilled presenter

A MAN from Yeovil has been celebrating his first paid job that allows him to share…