Somerset couple take fight for fair VAT on dementia care to the Treasury
TWO veteran Army doctors from Bridgwater have taken a campaign for fairness in the tax system affecting people with…
Yeovil Town FC players back blood pressure campaign at Huish Park
PLAYERS from Yeovil Town Football Club joined a match-day effort encouraging fans to have their blood pressure checked. While performances…
Somerset MP hits out at Reform chief’s “dangerous” comments about SEND children
A SOMERSET MP has branded remarks made about children with special educational needs and disabilities by Reform UK deputy…
“I have never felt so ill”: Somerset family urges people to get flu vaccine after nightmare Christmas
“I HAVE never felt so ill. It took me six months to fully recover and rebuild my energy after…
Fundraising effort to save hydrotherapy pool in Taunton
A FUNDRAISING effort has been launched to save a hydrotherapy pool at a Taunton community hub. Compass Wellbeing, on the…
Charity’s challenge to put pen to paper and write a Song for Shepton
CREATIVE writers and musicians are being urged to put pen to paper – in tribute to Shepton Mallet. The South…
Somerset firm donating waste fees to Dorset hospital ward after colleague’s care
THROUGHOUT November, a Yeovil company is donating fees for the shredding of confidential waste to a cause close to…
£10 million Somerset care home with a troubled history set to re-open in 2026
WORK is underway to bring a purpose-built but barely-used care home in Wincanton into use. Bupa is taking on the…
Wells care home maintenance chief scoops top national award
A MAINTENANCE chief at a Somerset care home has scooped a national award for his efforts keeping people safe. Pete…
‘I thought headaches were the menopause – but it was two brain tumours’
A WOMAN who put her headaches, stuttering speech and spelling struggles down to the menopause was eventually diagnosed with…
