Two Somerset GP Surgeries to Expand Following £102M NHS Investment Wednesday, January 7, 2026 somerset nhs healthcare gp expansion funding construction community axbridge wedmore Two rural GP surgeries in Somerset are poised to expand in the coming weeks thanks to a significant NHS funding boost from the central government. The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) announced in early May 2025 … Read More
Two Somerset GP Surgeries to Expand Following £102m NHS Funding Boost Wednesday, January 7, 2026 gp nhs somerset axbridge wedmore healthcare expansion funding construction community Two rural GP surgeries in Somerset are set to expand in the coming weeks, thanks to a significant £102 million funding boost from the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC). This investment is part of a wider initiative … Read More
Top Somerset Councillors Reject Calls to Resign Amid Financial Crisis Wednesday, January 7, 2026 somerset councillors resignation counciltax socialcare finance localgovernment debt leadership community Senior councillors of North Somerset Council have firmly dismissed demands that they all resign as the authority grapples with a looming financial crisis, including an exceptional council tax increase. Council leader Mike … Read More
North Somerset Councillors Reject Calls to Resign Amid Financial Crisis Wednesday, January 7, 2026 northsomerset counciltax localgovernment financialcrisis socialcare publicservice resignation councilleader budgetcuts community Amid rising tensions over North Somerset Council’s looming financial crisis, senior councillors have firmly dismissed calls for a mass resignation. The council is currently grappling with the possibility of implementing an … Read More
Bayford Villagers Unite to Reopen Beloved Pub with £300,000 Community Investment Tuesday, January 6, 2026 pub bayford community investment reopening renovation shareholders somerset volunteers business After the closure of The Unicorn Inn in 2024, the tight-knit community of Bayford, Somerset, refused to let their favorite gathering spot disappear. Last November, thanks to the dedication and generosity of local villagers, … Read More
Bayford Villagers Reignite Community Spirit by Reopening Local Pub Tuesday, January 6, 2026 bayford pub community somerset fundraising reopening volunteers shareholders business hospitality In the heart of Somerset, the spirit of community shines brightly as villagers band together to save their beloved pub. The Unicorn Inn in Bayford had shuttered its doors in 2024, but thanks to the determination and … Read More