Exmoor’s Largest Conservation Project in a Generation Receives MP’s Strong Endorsement Tuesday, October 28, 2025 exmoor conservation restoration dulverton weir leat heritage community environment trust Rachel Gilmour MP has publicly endorsed the monumental Dulverton Weir Restoration Project, describing it as the most important conservation undertaking on Exmoor in a generation. During a dedicated visit, she spent several … Read More
Bridgwater MP Raises Concerns Over Proposed Hospital Bed Cuts Monday, October 13, 2025 bridgwater nhs hospital beds healthcare somerset trust consultation population reablement Bridgwater’s Member of Parliament, Sir Ashley Fox, has voiced serious concerns about the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust’s proposal to reduce hospital beds at Bridgwater Community Hospital. Highlighting the town’s rapid … Read More
Somerset Marks World News Day as Local News Titles Unite Sunday, September 28, 2025 journalism somerset news worldnewsday media trust reporting community pressfreedom information Who cares about council tax rises, bin collections, road conditions, or celebrating the best of Somerset? Who pays attention to school dinners, the cost of living, community cohesion, or even local sports victories like those … Read More
Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust Surpasses £500,000 Goal to Support Young Singers Monday, September 8, 2025 wells choristers fundraising music education cathedral trust scholarships choir charity The Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust (WCCT) has triumphantly exceeded its fundraising target, raising over £500,000 in just two years to help remove financial barriers for children wishing to join the historic Wells Cathedral … Read More
Critical Appeal Launched to Protect Somerset’s Beloved Catcott Nature Reserve Monday, August 25, 2025 somerset catcott wildlife conservation reserve habitat birds donation trust nature Somerset Wildlife Trust has urgently launched an appeal to raise £535,000 for the conservation and enhancement of the Catcott Nature Reserve, a cherished flagship site located on the Somerset Levels. Having managed Catcott … Read More
Somerset Community Hospital Staff Face Uncertainty Ahead of NHS Reforms Monday, August 18, 2025 somerset nhs community healthcare reforms jobs beds consultation staff trust Staff at Somerset’s community hospitals have raised concerns that they are being interviewed to determine who will keep their jobs as the NHS prepares to implement major reforms. The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, which … Read More