Shepton Mallet Performer Hospitalised After Falling from Carnival Cart Thursday, November 13, 2025 sheptonmallet carnival accident performer emergency marketeers parade hospitals crowds police A performer was taken to hospital after falling from a carnival cart during the Shepton Mallet annual carnival. The incident occurred shortly after the parade set off from Cannard’s Grave Road on the evening of … Read More
Inside the Former Somerset Community Hospital Poised for Dramatic Transformation Thursday, October 30, 2025 somerset hospitals development community healthcare redevelopment transformation localinterest history planning The former Somerset community hospital, a longstanding fixture in the area, is on the brink of a major transformation. After years of serving the local population, the site is now set to undergo dramatic changes as new … Read More
NHS League Table Success Won’t Accelerate Somerset Hospital Upgrades Tuesday, September 23, 2025 nhs somerset hospitals healthcare musgrove maternity leaguetables trusts upgrades integratedcare Somerset’s impressive performance in the newly released NHS league tables will not speed up hospital upgrades, the health minister has confirmed. The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) introduced these league tables … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Proposed Closure of Hospital Beds in Somerset Saturday, August 16, 2025 somerset healthcare hospitals beds community closure nhs scrutiny consultation glastonbury Wells City Council has voiced strong concerns over the proposed closure or repurposing of 20 beds at West Mendip Hospital in Glastonbury, along with additional changes at Shepton Mallet’s healthcare facilities. These changes … Read More
Road Closures and Diversions for Musgrove Park Hospital Power Upgrade Tuesday, July 22, 2025 musgrove power upgrade electricity taunton roadclosures nationalgrid hospitals infrastructure traffic A significant upgrade to the electricity supply network serving Musgrove Park Hospital is set to commence in early August, bringing months of traffic disruptions to Taunton. National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) will … Read More
Couple’s Heartbreak Sparks Transformative Hospital Upgrades in the South West Sunday, July 20, 2025 charity hospitals refurbishment maternity children healthcare community fundraising southwest legacy Following the devastating loss of their young son Ben, Nicky and Neil Halford MBE have turned their grief into a powerful force for good. Through their charity, Time Is Precious, they are driving major refurbishments at the … Read More