Minehead Loses Its Only Post Office as Co-op Store Closes After 42 Years Tuesday, June 16, 2026 minehead co-op postoffice closure community southwest retail planning services residents After 42 years serving the community, the Co-op store on The Avenue in Minehead has closed its doors for good as of June 13, 2024. This closure marks the end of an era and leaves the town without its only remaining Post … Read More
Closure of Yeovil Stroke Unit Sparks Patient Safety Concerns Thursday, May 21, 2026 stroke yeovil ambulance nhs healthcare hospital somerset hasu patient services Health campaigners and local officials have voiced strong opposition to the planned closure of Yeovil Hospital’s hyper-acute stroke unit (HASU), warning that removing this critical service endangers patients. The NHS Somerset … Read More
M5 Police Incident Causes Traffic Disruption in Somerset Wednesday, May 13, 2026 m5 somerset police incident traffic emergency services disruption highway updates Traffic on the M5 in Somerset has come to a halt due to an ongoing police incident. Emergency services are currently at the scene, working to resolve the situation safely and efficiently. Drivers are advised to expect delays …
Somerset Council’s £40m Agency Staff Bill Criticised Amid Job Cuts Monday, March 23, 2026 somerset council agency spending recruitment transformation jobcuts tax staffing services Since its establishment in April 2023, Somerset Council has spent over £40 million on agency staff, sparking criticism amid ongoing job cuts and a major transformation programme. The council is executing a comprehensive plan … Read More
Council’s Library Funding Cuts Spark Community Divide in Somerset Friday, February 27, 2026 libraries somerset council funding cuts community deprivation accessibility services budget Controversy has erupted in Somerset following the recent decision by North Somerset Council to reduce funding for local libraries, igniting tensions between communities. In a bid to trim library budgets by 20%, councillors … Read More
Council’s Library Cuts Spark Community Division and Concerns Over Impact on Vulnerable Residents Friday, February 27, 2026 libraries somerset cuts community council funding deprivation access equality services Library closures and reductions in opening hours across Somerset have ignited tensions, with some councillors warning that these cuts are “pitting one community against the other.” This week, North Somerset Council voted to … Read More