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Taunton & Wellington MP Gideon Amos called for work at Musgrove park Hospital's maternity unit to be brought forward

Dad’s shock over mould at Taunton maternity unit prompts Commons complaint

“I WOULDN’T have this in my own home and certainly don’t expect to see it in a hospital.” Those were…

My Frome aims to help people get involved in decisions

My Frome launches – giving townsfolk a say over decisions

PEOPLE are being urged to have their say over all-things Frome thanks to a new initiative. Frome Town Council (FTC)…

Somerset Council has struggled to balance the books in recent years

Row over finances as Somerset leadership claims authority is in ‘recovery phase’

SOMERSET’S finances are moving into a “recovery phase”, according to leaders, after a budget for the coming year was…

More than 16,000 road defects have been reported in Somerset

£5 million boost to road, pavement and cycle route repairs in Somerset

ROADS, pavements and cycleways in Somerset will be smartened up in the coming years thanks to £5 million of…

The number of councillors in Somerset could fall under the new plans. Picture: LGBC

Plan to cut number of Somerset Council members from 110 to 96 revealed

THE number of representatives on Somerset Council is set to fall if new boundary changes are approved. Under plans put…

Worle Library and Children's Centre are set to close. Picture: Google

Future of North Somerset libraries – including one closure – confirmed

WORLE Library and Children’s Centre will close – and Winscombe Library could follow – as part of cost-cutting plans,…

Council tax rise of 8.99% approved as North Somerset balances the books

SAVINGS of almost £60 million – £20m in the 2026/27 financial year – have been approved in North Somerset,…

Somerset Council has struggled to balance the books in recent years

Somerset handed £30 million in ‘exceptional’ support in bid to balance the books

THE Government has agreed ‘in principle’ to £30 million of Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) for Somerset as the county…

Cllr Fiona Barrows has revealed a "heartbreaking" breast cancer diagnosis. Picture: Frome Town Council

Frome leader announces breast cancer diagnosis – and appeals for charity support

LEADER and chair of Frome Town Council – Fiona Barrows – has shared news of her recent diagnosis of…

Frome Town Councillors have agreed the 2026/27 budget - including a council tax increase. Picture: FTC

Frome Town Council share of council tax bills to rise by 6.8% amid growing responsibilities

FROME residents will pay an extra 6.8% for the town council share of their council tax bill, it has…