Somerset Council invests in nursing home beds to alleviate hospital bed blocking Wednesday, January 22, 2025 somerset council nursing home beds hospital discharges £2m investment block beds care quality commission adult social care tenders bridgwater minehead shepton mallet wells yeovil construction cost patient strategic Somerset Council has made a significant investment in purchasing nearly 50 new beds in nursing homes with the aim of facilitating quicker patient discharges from hospitals. The acute hospital wards in Somerset have been … Read More
New Owners Secure Future of Shepton Mallet Prison Friday, August 9, 2024 shepton mallet prison cove group tourism heritage preservation future acquisition revitalization history The future of Shepton Mallet Prison as a tourist attraction has been secured as Cove Group, the soon-to-be new owners, have signed a deal to take over within months. The popular tourist attraction, which has been operated by … Read More
Unveiling the Origins of Somerset Towns and Cities Names Saturday, July 27, 2024 somerset towns cities names origins historical bridgwater chard clevedon crewkerne frome glastonbury ilminster keynsham midsomer norton minehead radstock shepton mallet taunton wellington wells weston-super-mare yeovil Somerset is home to a rich tapestry of historical towns and cities, each with names that bear the weight of centuries of evolution. Unraveling the mysteries of these names can provide insight into the region’s past and … Read More
Expansion Underway for Somerset's Popular Cycling Route Wednesday, February 7, 2024 somerset cycling route expansion bridge pedestrians cyclists shepton mallet access somerset circle The scenic Strawberry Line active travel route in Somerset is undergoing expansion, with work currently in progress to bridge a significant gap in the path. The route, which currently stretches from Yatton railway station to … Read More