Residents Concerned Over Closure of Estate Pharmacy Friday, February 16, 2024 pharmacy closure community health deprivation application nhs emergency services vulnerable The closure of the only pharmacy in one of the most deprived areas of the country could put lives at risk in Somerset if a new one does not open soon, it has been claimed. Boots plans to close its pharmacy on the Bournville … Read More
The Fate of Woolworths Stores in Somerset Saturday, January 27, 2024 woolworths somerset high street closure transformation retail history stores brands iconic Woolworths, once a beloved staple of the high street, met a surprising mass closure in the late 2000s. A look into the fate of its 13 former stores in Somerset reveals diverse outcomes. From new businesses and supermarkets to … Read More
Somerset School's Future Uncertain After Safety Concerns Prompt Closure Friday, January 19, 2024 somerset school safety closure structural damage government minister education temporary accommodation A government minister recently visited The Blue School in Somerset after the school was forced to close part of its building due to severe structural damage. Baroness Barran, the Department for Education minister with … Read More
Seven Remarkable Stories that Made Headlines in Somerset in 2023 Monday, January 1, 2024 somerset 2023 news glastonbury celebrities closure celebrities somerset mansion royal crescent somerset live Throughout 2023, Somerset was captivated by a multitude of captivating news stories. Among the popular topics were major police incidents, extreme weather, and political developments. However, what truly captured the … Read More
Riverbank Footpath in Somerset Closed After Collapsing in Heavy Rain Thursday, December 28, 2023 somerset riverbank footpath closure erosion batheaston safety inspection diversion repair A riverbank footpath in Somerset has been partially closed after it was washed away during heavy rain. High water levels in recent weeks have caused the partial erosion of the riverbank in Batheaston, forcing its closure on … Read More
M5 Closed After Police Respond to Person on Carriageway Tuesday, December 12, 2023 m5 closure carriageway avon and somerset police police incident concern welfare taunton wellington carriageways The M5 experienced a significant closure this evening (December 12) following reports of a person on the carriageway. Avon and Somerset Police officers were summoned to the scene between junctions 26 (Wellington) and 25 … Read More