Somerset Councillor Granted Six-Month Leave of Absence Due to Ill Health Monday, June 22, 2026 somerset councillor leave illhealth watchet stogursey conservative localgovernment hinkleypoint recovery A Conservative councillor representing the Watchet and Stogursey division in rural Somerset has been granted a six-month leave of absence due to ill health. Councillor Rosemary Woods, who was elected in May 2022 and … Read More
UK’s First Pediatric Angioplasty Reverses Heart Failure in Somerset Boy Wednesday, June 17, 2026 angioplasty heartfailure middleaorticsyndrome pediatrics greatormondstreet surgery cardiology recovery rareconditions innovativetreatment Elliot Atkins, a seven-year-old boy from Somerset, has become the first child in the UK to undergo angioplasty for heart failure—a procedure traditionally reserved for adults with heart conditions. Diagnosed with a rare and … Read More
‘Biggest Mistake’ People Make After Feeling a ‘Pop’ in Their Knee, According to Surgeon Monday, June 15, 2026 acl injury knee sport orthopedics recovery surgery prevention diagnosis preservation One injury stands out as a common risk for anyone active in sports: the dreaded ACL tear. Whether you’re a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, a popping sensation in the knee during physical activity is a serious … Read More
M5 Traffic Returns to Normal Following Vehicle Overturn Sunday, June 14, 2026 m5 traffic vehicle overturn recovery emergency safety roadway transport incident Traffic on the M5 has begun to ease after a vehicle overturned earlier today. Emergency services responded promptly, ensuring the safety of those involved and managing the recovery operation. The overturned vehicle has now …
Stranger Assault at Bridgwater Bar Leaves Man Hospitalized Tuesday, June 9, 2026 assault bridgwater police attack inquiry cctv spinalinjury victim recovery suspects Avon and Somerset Police are urgently seeking information following a violent assault at a Bridgwater bar that left a man hospitalized with serious injuries. The attack occurred on St Mary’s Street around 11:20 pm on Sunday, … Read More
M5 Traffic Near Bristol Clears After Crash-Induced Standstill Wednesday, May 27, 2026 m5 bristol traffic crash emergency standstill delays roadsafety recovery incident Traffic on the M5 near Bristol has finally begun to clear following a serious crash that caused significant delays and a complete standstill. Emergency services quickly arrived at the scene to manage the situation and assist …