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The new health and wellbeing centre is set to be created at St Dunstan's House. Picture: Glastonbury Town Council

St Dunstan’s House project in Glastonbury secures £550,000 funding

THE development of a community health and wellbeing centre in the heart of Glastonbury has taken a huge step…

Clare, Dawn and Andre at the NHS England awards ceremony

Somerset children’s nursing team scoop national awards

MEMBERS of Somerset’s children’s nursing team have won national awards for their work. Three colleagues from Somerset NHS Foundation Trust’s…

Desmond Brown, Doug Allen, Andy Paget and Gary Haskins (left to right) were all honoured this year Pictures: Avon and Somerset Police

Somerset police volunteer and domestic violence campaigner among those named in New Year’s Honours List

THE King’s New Year Honours List for 2025 has been revealed – and there’s a number of people across…

The sessions will take place each Thursday 

Community food project set to launch in Crewkerne

A NEW community hot food project is set to warm bellies in Crewkerne in the New Year. Volunteers from the…

Rachel is expected to be joined by others for the final mile Picture: WHY

Frome woman set to complete epic year-long running challenge for cancer support charity

A FROME woman is set to complete a colossal year-long fundraising charity on New Year’s Eve to honour the…

Wheat bags are popular around winter Picture: DW Fire and Rescue

Fire service issues safety warning after wheat bag catches fire

FIREFIGHTERS have issued a warning to those that use microwavable wheat bags to stay warm. Wheat bags are sealed bags…

The money will be spent on equipment needed to deliver a new cookery skills workshop Picture: Unity Trust Bank

Taunton disability charity awarded £5,000 for cookery skills workshop

A DISABILITY charity in Taunton run by, and for, disabled people and carers has received a financial boost. Compass Disability…

The money will be used to give the carers Christmas vouchers Picture: Jackson Drilling Holdings

Young carers in Somerset receive £700 boost ahead of Christmas

A CHARITY supporting young people who care for others in Somerset has been handed £700 to help make the…

Tincknell Fuels will provide 500 litres of fuel to each winner

Man, 97, and a recently-widowed husband secure free winter fuel thanks to Tincknell

A 97-YEAR-OLD man and a recently-widowed husband who cared for his wife through illness are among people to receive…

St Dunstan’s Health and Wellbeing Centre is due to open in the summer of 2025 Pictures: West Mendip Primary Care Network/ Google

Collaborative effort to deliver health and wellbeing services in Glastonbury 

THREE organisations have joined forces to ensure an upcoming health and wellbeing centre in Glastonbury “has the maximum beneficial…