Taunton1 day agoMaternity unit 'desperately' needs to be rebuilt, says MPGideon Amos said he was worried about "knock-on pressures" after a nearby ward was shut.1 day agoSomerset4 days agoMan, 86, taking on fourth skydive for charity Brian Standring is hoping to raise £2,000 in his latest skydiving effort for the Alzheimer's Society.4 days agoSomerset5 days agoEscaped psychiatric patient beat church warden to deathDavid Parish is jailed after using a golf umbrella to beat 86-year-old Beryl Purdy to death in her home.5 days agoSomerset5 days agoFunding bid for heritage railway link rejectedThe government turns down a plan asking for £137,000 towards connecting the line to mainline services.5 days agoSomerset19 May 2025Dad 'old self again' after 12 stone weight lossDave Pulford lost 12 stone (76kg) since taking a balloon pill and having gastric surgery.19 May 2025Somerset18 May 2025Somerset in Pictures: Stretching out for summerThis week's Somerset picture round-up includes a double dose of cricket and yoga in the sun18 May 2025Somerset16 May 2025Metered power supply agreed for street vendorsSomerset Council said it could not afford the £31,000 bill and threatened to turn off the power.16 May 2025Somerset16 May 2025Views sought on future of old bus station buildingThe local town council says the space could be used for a shop, a repair cafe or a community space.16 May 2025Somerset13 May 2025Donkey makes hospice patient’s 'wish come true'St Margaret’s Hospice resident Jacquie wanted to give a donkey a back scratch.13 May 2025Somerset...
