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The multi-storey at Musgrov Park Hospital in Taunton was closed after an 'incident'. Picture: Google

Taunton hospital car park re-opens after closure due to ‘incident’

THE multi-storey car park at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton was closed today after an “incident” involving a vehicle. Bosses…

Cllr Oakes receiving his flu jab. Picture: Somerset Council

It’s not too late to get your flu jab: Here’s how you can book

ELIGIBLE people are being encouraged to get their flu jab. Somerset Council is reminding residents to get their vaccination -…

Bridgwater slimmer Cheralyn has lost a staggering 8st - and got to meet James Haskell

Bridgwater slimmer honoured after staggering 8ST weightloss effort

LOSING more than 8st saw a Somerset woman reach the semi-finals of a national competition to honour inspiring weightloss…

The old Bridgwater Hospital building could be set for a major overhaul. Picture: Google/KTA/Somerset Council

Plans submitted for new training academy at former Bridgwater Hospital site

PLANS to demolish part of the landmark former Bridgwater Hospital – as part of a scheme to create a…

The Unstoppables has a new website. Picture: Somerset Council

New website launched for young people’s SEND group in Somerset

A GROUP for young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) has a new website – helping people…

Residents hit the dancefloor during the Strictly-inspired party

Care home residents hit the dancefloor for Strictly-style party!

A STRICTLY Come Dancing-inspired party saw residents at a Somerset care home take to the dancefloor. Residents, staff and visitors…

Glastonbury & Somerton MP Sarah Dyke quizzed Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on dentistry during PMQs. Pictures: Parliament TV

MP calls on PM to act over ‘dental desert’ in Somerset

A SOMERSET MP told the Prime Minister about a resident who pulled out two of her own teeth due…

A marathon 10-hour sprint session was held in memory of Luke Buckingham, right

Events held 10 years on from tragic loss of popular Bridgwater sportsman Luke Buckingham

THE memory of Luke Buckingham was honoured during a special event at Bridgwater College – where he was a…

Dewdown House care home, in Weston, has been saved from closure. Picture: Google

Somerset care home saved from closure – and 40 jobs protected – after takeover

A WESTON-SUPER-MARE care home has been saved from closure – and 40 jobs protected – after it was taken…

Work has started on the new NHS diagnostic centre in Bridgwater - next to the hospital. Pictures: NHS Somerset

Work underway on new NHS diagnostic centre in Bridgwater

WORK is underway on a new diagnostic centre in Bridgwater – which will house CT and MRI scanners and…