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The Lyonsleaf team celebrating their latest haul of awards

Somerset skincare firm Lyonsleaf named Brand of the Year at Europe-wide awards

AN all-woman team has led a Somerset-based skincare brand to glory at a Europe-wide awards. Lyonsleaf – The Republic of…

Annie Maw and Somerset friends visited FMS during the Glastonbury Festival

VIPs see amazing work of medical charity at Glastonbury

VIPs turned out at the Glastonbury Festival to thank volunteers who helped save lives at the event. Festival Medical Services…

The topping out ceremony for the new theatre Picture: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Yeovil Hospital’s new operating theatre to open next year

YEOVIL Hospital’s new operating theatre, which is expected to specialise in orthopaedic operations, is a step closer to being…

Chris Howes, inset, is CEO of Festival Medical Services (FMS)

Health charity chief praises Glastonbury Festival after looking after 3,500 people

THE boss of Festival Medical Services (FMS) – which provides support at the Glastonbury Festival – has celebrated a…

People are invited to leave positive sentiments or a dedication to a loved one Picture: Clarks Village

‘Tree of Pride’ is coming to Clarks Village

IN celebration of Pride, Clarks Village is hosting a ‘Tree of Pride’, inviting guests to decorate the…

FMS has been providing medical support at Glastonbury since 1979. Picture: FMS

Man thanks charity for saving his life after heart attack at Glastonbury Festival

A GLASTONBURY Festival goer who suffered a heart attack on site has thanked the medical volunteers for “saving my…

Somerset Maverick Mums tackle Namibian wilderness in epic 10-day elephant tracking expedition

13 ‘MAVERICK Mums’ from across Somerset took an extreme leap out of their comfort zones as they spent 10…

Frome heroes pave the way for free hospital road resurfacing 

THE Frome Community Hospital access road, which was riddled with potholes, has undergone a much-needed makeover – thanks…

Cyclist to take on south west ride in memory of “kind and gentle” Riley

A “KIND and gentle” boy from Shepton Mallet who died from a brain tumour is continuing to inspire…

Somerset consultant surgeon receives rare honorary university position

A SOMERSET consultant surgeon, based at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, has been recognised by his peers for…