UK’s Devoted Royal Enthusiast, Known as the ‘Union Jack Man,’ Dies at 91 Monday, May 11, 2026 royalty tribute somerset royalenthusiast nhs campaigner birnbeckpier westonsupermare queen community Tributes have poured in for Terry Hutt, Britain’s most devoted royal enthusiast, affectionately nicknamed the ‘Union Jack man’ by the late Queen Elizabeth II. Terry, who holds the record for meeting the Queen more times … Read More
New Cancer Clinic Opens in Somerset, Serving 200 Patients Locally Saturday, May 9, 2026 cancer somerset healthcare nhs oncology frome treatment community fundraising patientcare A new satellite cancer treatment centre has recently opened in Frome, Somerset, providing much-needed local access to systemic anti-cancer therapy. Since opening earlier this spring, the Frome SACT Centre, operated by the … Read More
Councillor Condemns Plan to Privatise Hundreds of NHS 'Bank' Staff Jobs Thursday, May 7, 2026 nhs privatisation bath royalunitedhospital pulse bathandnortheastsomerset wiltshire bankstaff labour bswhospitalsgroup A councillor has condemned proposals to transfer hundreds of NHS ‘bank’ staff across Bath and North East Somerset and Wiltshire to a private company, labeling the plan as “not acceptable.” The Royal … Read More
Council Opposes Plan to Privatise Hundreds of NHS Bank Staff Roles Thursday, May 7, 2026 nhs privatisation bath ruh pulse staffing pensions healthcare employment bathnes A councillor has strongly criticised plans to transfer hundreds of NHS bank staff across Bath and North East Somerset and Wiltshire to the private company Pulse, describing the move as “not acceptable.” The Royal United … Read More
Push for More Buses at Somerset Hospital Thwarted by Helipad Regulations Wednesday, May 6, 2026 somerset musgrove hospital buses helipad regulation transport aviation safety nhs Plans to increase bus services at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton face challenges due to strict government regulations linked to the hospital’s helipad operations. Since opening in May 2010, the hospital’s helipad … Read More
Bath Mother Advocates for Improved Miscarriage Care Following Heartbreaking Losses Saturday, May 2, 2026 miscarriage care pregnancy loss grief women health nhs support tommy’s Bethany Hulme-Teague, a mother from Bath, is championing the cause for enhanced miscarriage care after feeling let down by the support she received following her second pregnancy loss. She champions Tommy’s charity’s … Read More