A vital new NHS dental practice, Crewkerne Dental Care, has opened its doors in Somerset, addressing the growing demand for NHS dental services in the area. Commissioned by NHS Somerset and managed by Dentistry For You, the …
A new NHS dental practice has opened in Somerset to address the growing demand for NHS dental services in the area. Crewkerne Dental Care, commissioned by NHS Somerset and operated by Dentistry For You, welcomed its first …
A coalition of Somerset MPs has come together to call for immediate and substantive reforms to the NHS dental contract, highlighting an ongoing crisis that has rendered much of the county a “dental desert.” Since the onset of …
A landowner has issued a stark warning after witnessing multiple dangerous incidents at Warleigh Weir near Bath, one of England’s most popular wild swimming spots. “It’s only a matter of time before somebody dies,” he said, …
A landowner has issued a stark warning after witnessing three police emergencies within just one week at Warleigh Weir, one of England’s most popular swimming spots near Bath. He fears it’s only a matter of time before a …
Somerset’s MPs have united in urging the government to increase funding for pharmacies in rural communities. As part of its 10-year NHS plan, the Labour government encourages patients to seek treatment for minor conditions at …
A newly opened NHS dental practice experienced an overwhelming response, receiving more than 4,500 appointment requests on its very first day. The surge highlights the pressing demand for accessible dental care in the …
Plans to construct a battery energy storage facility adjacent to a Somerset travellers' site have been rejected due to road safety concerns. Enray Power Ltd submitted an application in April 2025 to build the facility at St …
Twenty-four newly built homes in the village of Martock, located near the A303, could finally welcome residents before the end of the year if ongoing legal matters are resolved swiftly. Stonewater Housing Association secured …
Library closures and reductions in opening hours across Somerset have ignited tensions, with some councillors warning that these cuts are “pitting one community against the other.” This week, North Somerset Council voted to …
The Member of Parliament for Bath, Wera Hobhouse, has initiated a campaign to establish a new NHS health centre in Twerton, Bath. The proposed centre would operate for twelve hours daily, six days a week, aiming to alleviate …
Wellington’s newest dental practice is set to offer a substantial increase in NHS dental appointments before Christmas, according to Somerset health officials. The NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board (ICB) has been actively …
Wellington’s newest dental practice, Wellington Dental Care, has temporarily stopped accepting new NHS patients after receiving nearly 4,000 expressions of interest from local residents. This overwhelming response highlights …
Wellington is set to welcome its newest dental practice, Wellington Dental Care, which will begin accepting NHS patients from mid-October. This move addresses the ongoing issue of ‘dental deserts’ in Somerset—areas where …
From Monday 22 to Friday 26 September, several Public Rights of Way through Weston Woods will be temporarily closed as North Somerset Council carries out essential conservation work at Worlebury Camp Hillfort. This Iron Age …