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Professor Richard Welbourn - consultant bariatric surgeon, Professor Rob Andrews - consultant endocrinologist, Nicki Salter - research team leader for bariatrics, weight management and endocrinology

Somerset study reveals the most effective surgery for severe obesity

GASTRIC bypass surgery is the most clinically- and cost-effective intervention surgery to tackle severe obesity, according to a new…

The Venerable Andrew Hillier, inset, will lead the team at Hinkley Point C. Pictures: EDF/US Navy

24-hour chaplaincy boosted at Hinkley Point C following appointments

TWO new chaplains have been appointed at Hinkley Point C – boosting 24-hour pastoral support for workers at the…

Could Frederic Weatherly, Sir Michael Eavis, or Paul Nicholls feature on a new UK banknote?

Which famous Somerset faces could feature on new UK banknotes?

BANKNOTES in the UK are being redesigned – and people are being encouraged to put forward ‘celebrated notable historical…

People are being warned not to leave dogs in hot cars. Picture: EddieK/Pixabay

Somerset police warning over dogs left in hot cars after spate of calls

POLICE have issued a warning to dog owners as temperatures continue to hover around the mid-20s in Somerset. Officers have…

Boris Johnson receives a large share of the blame for a 'failed' Brexit, according to a new poll

The UK should rejoin the EU – and Brexit failure down to the Conservative party: New poll

THE UK should rejoin he EU – and Brexit has been a failure thanks to Boris Johnson and the…

A range of Somerset attractions are offering discounts to Glastonbury Festival goers

Glastonbury Festival goers offered discounts at Somerset attractions

GLASTONBURY Festival goers are being urged to explore more of Somerset during their visit – with a range of…

Inspector Stuart King established the Dementia Safeguarding Scheme a decade ago. Pictures: Avon & Somerset Police

Police officer behind Dementia Safeguarding Scheme lands Birthday Honour

THE police officer behind a scheme that provides safety support for those living with dementia has been recognised in…

Jo Berry, of Frome, and Julie Matthews, of Chard, were in the King's Birthday Honours list

Efforts in health, finance, peace and education among Somerset honours

EFFORTS in the Somerset community – and across the globe – were recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list. From…

The studio apartment - or bedsit - in Royal Crescent, Bath - is for sale for £750,000. Pictures: Cobb Farr

Could this Somerset property be the most expensive ‘bedsit’ in Britain?

A STUDIO apartment might be the usual starting point for someone trying to get on the property ladder. However, when…

Much of Somerset could see heavy rainfall, strong winds, and thunderstorms. Picture: Met Office

Met Office issues thunderstorm warning for much of Somerset: Here’s where

THE recent humid spell in Somerset is set to break tomorrow – with a weather warning issued for thunderstorms…