Ryan Thomas' wife says he "survived the un-survivable" but faces a long road to recovery.

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

A total of 100,000 people have strokes each year and there are 1.3 million UK stroke survivors.

A man has been able to resume his music career after a stroke - by teaching himself to play the guitar one-handed.

The tool scours GP records to look for signs a patient is at risk of developing atrial fibrillation.

Althia Bryden says she has never even been to Italy but has now gained a distinct accent.

NHS Somerset says the programme will lead to "better emergency treatment and recovery for patients".

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