Revised plans for a major housing development in Ilminster are set to be submitted this autumn, following Persimmon Homes South West’s approval to remove sections of nearby hedgerows to facilitate site access. The …
Patients across Somerset have spoken, sharing their experiences with local GP practices in the latest national survey. Over 2.7 million people participated in this year’s GP Patient Survey, providing valuable insights into …
More than 100 metres of hedgerow near Meadows Surgery in Ilminster, Somerset, are poised to be removed to facilitate access to a new housing development. Persimmon Homes South West secured outline planning permission in …
GP surgeries across the South West are on the brink of collapse, MPs have warned, as overburdened doctors grapple with soaring demand, deteriorating facilities, and chronic underfunding. Faced with these challenges, some …
Plans for new homes next to a former Somerset mill have finally been approved, paving the way for construction to begin. The Nurseries site, located between existing homes on Cumnock Road (A371) and the former BMI site in …
Somerset residents are calling for significant improvements in their local NHS services, with top priorities including increased funding for mental health support, easier access to general practitioners, and improved …
Children growing up in rural and semi-rural areas across the UK are being “systematically failed” by an education system largely designed around urban needs, MPs warned in a heated Westminster Hall debate on May 7. With …
New NHS data reveals that patients in Somerset are facing significant waiting times for GP appointments, with around one in every 12 appointments in March taking place more than 28 days after booking. This proportion is among …
A damning report has brought to light a series of distressing dental experiences faced by mothers and grandmothers, shedding light on the severe consequences of the NHS dental crisis for women. The survey, spearheaded by the …
A new housing proposal has been submitted for the Nurseries site in Somerset, adjacent to a former mill and the BMI site in Castle Cary. Despite having planning permission for 24 homes since 2008, none have been built on the …
Residents of a small Somerset town are set to benefit from improved access to a cherished local nature reserve with the development of up to 360 new homes nearby. Herne Hill, a local nature reserve in Ilminster, serves as a …
The scenic Strawberry Line active travel route in Somerset is undergoing expansion, with work currently in progress to bridge a significant gap in the path. The route, which currently stretches from Yatton railway station to …
Residents of a small Somerset village near the A303 are eagerly awaiting news on whether 40 new homes will be built nearby. Pending the outcome, Your Land Partner Ltd. has put forward outline plans for the Hamdon View …