Appledore: The South West Village Loved by Celebrities and Residents Alike Wednesday, September 24, 2025 appledore devon village community history tourism fishing seafaring lifestyle culture Tucked along the picturesque estuary in North Devon, the village of Appledore is a captivating blend of history, color, and coastal charm. Recently ranked third among Devon’s top places to live in the Muddy Stilettos' Top 300 … Read More
NHS League Table Success Won’t Accelerate Somerset Hospital Upgrades Tuesday, September 23, 2025 nhs somerset hospitals healthcare musgrove maternity leaguetables trusts upgrades integratedcare Somerset’s impressive performance in the newly released NHS league tables will not speed up hospital upgrades, the health minister has confirmed. The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) introduced these league tables … Read More
Massive Cannabis Farm Yielding £200,000 Discovered in Weston-super-Mare Tuesday, September 23, 2025 cannabis cultivation weston-super-mare police drugs investigation seizure crime modernslavery safety Police have uncovered a large-scale cannabis cultivation operation in Weston-super-Mare, seizing over 230 plants with an estimated street value of £200,000. The discovery came after officers executed a warrant at a property … Read More
Somerset Town Centre Faces Major Revamp with Reduced Car Parking Spaces Tuesday, September 23, 2025 yeovil somerset regeneration masterplan carparking housing development consultation publicrealm towncentre Residents of Yeovil have just weeks left to share their opinions on the ambitious redevelopment plans for their town centre. Somerset Council unveiled its new Yeovil town centre masterplan in mid-August, aiming to revitalize … Read More
Bumper Apple and Pumpkin Harvests Thrive Despite Drought and Record Heat Tuesday, September 23, 2025 apples pumpkins harvest drought climate horticulture rhs nationaltrust orchards heritage This year, despite a challenging drought and record-breaking summer heat, experts have reported an unexpectedly bountiful apple and pumpkin harvest. The National Trust highlights a remarkable turnaround compared to last … Read More
Hospital Introduces Name Badges on Doctors' Hats to Enhance Patient Communication Tuesday, September 23, 2025 hospital healthcare patientcare communication surgery nhs orthopaedics identification reusable innovation Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton has introduced personalised name badges on doctors' medical hats to help patients easily identify their caregivers. This innovative approach was developed by Danielle Checketts, a former … Read More