A senior NHS doctor has confirmed the closure of Yeovil Hospital’s maternity and special care baby units as a necessary measure to ensure patient safety. Dr Melanie Iles, chief medical officer at Somerset NHS Foundation …
In a powerful display of community solidarity, hundreds of parents and supporters gathered in Yeovil to protest the abrupt closure of the town’s birthing and special care baby units. The sudden shutdown has sent shockwaves …
The temporary closure of Yeovil’s maternity unit has escalated into a significant political issue, with local MP Adam Dance appealing directly to the Prime Minister for urgent action and a definitive reopening timeline. At …
The announcement of a six-month closure of the Yeovil Maternity Unit, including its Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU), by the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has sparked calls for a critical incident declaration. Serving over 1,200 …
Yeovil MP Adam Dance has strongly criticised Somerset NHS Foundation Trust for the abrupt closure of the town’s maternity and Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU), highlighting the severe impact on local families and healthcare …
Yeovil Hospital has announced the temporary closure of its Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) and has suspended inpatient maternity services due to serious safety concerns affecting care for babies and children. This decision …
Fosse Way House, a residential care facility that has supported vulnerable children exclusively from Fosse Way School in Radstock for over twenty years, is set to close after Bath and North East Somerset Council (B&NES) …
A Keynsham shop has been ordered to close after sniffer dogs uncovered a vast supply of illegal vapes and tobacco products on the premises. The Trading Standards team from Bath & North East Somerset Council obtained a …
After years of relentless noise, crime, and disorder, a notorious neighbour has been evicted from their home on Fairfax Road, Bridgwater. The property, long a hotspot for drug dealing, drunkenness, and violent disruption, has …
Motorists traveling through Exmoor National Park should prepare for significant delays as the A396, a vital north-south route, will close for extensive resurfacing from May 15 to May 30. The closure at Cutcombe Hill, situated …
An emergency road closure has been enforced after a sinkhole appeared, rendering the road impassable. The closure will remain in effect until further notice, causing inconvenience to commuters and residents in the area.
St John the Baptist Church in Glastonbury has taken the unprecedented step of closing its grounds except for essential services due to escalating antisocial behavior. As of May 1, the church gates will be shut for 30 days, …
The St John the Baptist Church in Glastonbury, a historic town, has taken the unprecedented step of closing its grounds due to increasing incidents of antisocial behaviour. The closure, effective from May 1 for 30 days, will …
Motorists near Bath should brace for delays and diversions due to the closure of a major A-road, leading to potential travel disruptions. The closure is expected to bring about significant traffic diversions and delays for …
Spectacular images from Devon capture a lorry engulfed in flames, leading to the closure of A361 near Barnstaple for over six hours. Firefighters battled the intense inferno and are now focused on assessing potential damage …