Somerset Maternity Crisis Strains Musgrove Park Hospital Wednesday, May 21, 2025 maternity healthcare nhs musgrove somerset crisis hospital funding paediatrics yeovil Taunton MP Gideon Amos has issued an urgent call for immediate interim funding to support maternity and paediatric services at Musgrove Park Hospital following the sudden closure of Yeovil’s maternity unit and special care … Read More
Yeovil Maternity Services Suspended Overnight Amid Safety Concerns Tuesday, May 20, 2025 yeovil maternity nhs safety somerset hospital neonatal musgrove healthcare closure A senior NHS doctor has confirmed the closure of Yeovil Hospital’s maternity and special care baby units as a necessary measure to ensure patient safety. Dr Melanie Iles, chief medical officer at Somerset NHS Foundation … Read More
Massive Protest Erupts in Yeovil as Parents Rally to Save Maternity Services Tuesday, May 20, 2025 yeovil maternity protest birthcare healthcare babies parents community services closure In a powerful display of community solidarity, hundreds of parents and supporters gathered in Yeovil to protest the abrupt closure of the town’s birthing and special care baby units. The sudden shutdown has sent shockwaves … Read More
Yeovil Town Centre Road Closed Overnight for Essential Water Improvements Monday, May 19, 2025 yeovil roadclosure waterworks a37 ilchesterroad wessexwater infrastructure diversion firemain nighttime Essential improvements to Yeovil’s water supply will necessitate overnight closures of a key section of the A37 Ilchester Road in the town centre for one week in early June. From Monday, 2 June to Friday, 6 June, the … Read More
Discovering The Acorn: Yeovil’s Stunning Hyper-Local Café with Unbeatable Views Sunday, May 18, 2025 theacorn yeovil café somerset localproduce view somersetrarebit regionalfood heritage cuisine Nestled in the heart of Yeovil, The Acorn café stands out not just for its charming ambiance but for its unwavering commitment to local sourcing. Upon entering, visitors are greeted by a blackboard featuring a hand-drawn map … Read More
Historic UK Railway Revival Realizes Brunel’s Vision After 161 Years Sunday, May 18, 2025 railway brunel heritage somerset yeovil gwr restoration history steam railroad A long-abandoned railway stretch in Somerset is finally coming to life, 161 years after its initial design by Isambard Kingdom Brunel as part of the Great Western Railway (GWR). Originally, economic challenges prevented the … Read More