The new facility treats hundreds of patients in a month, reducing pressure on GPs and hospitals.

Almost 350 people waited more than 12 hours for a hospital bed in Somerset in December

Peter Wingrave's life was saved thanks to rapid treatment by a UK-leading hospital.

Patients suffering strokes will instead be treated in Taunton or Dorchester, under new plans.

People are urged to only dial 999 in an emergency as the region's healthcare services are stretched.

The hospital has now apologised and an independent inquiry is taking place.

Patient representatives say justification for the closure "has collapsed".

A hospital nurse who focussed on patients with drug and alcohol issues signs off for the final time.