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Over half a million women in the South West are up to date with their breast screening

In the South West, 73.8% of eligible women are now up to date with their breast screening under the programme’s three-year standard, up 1.2 percentage points on last year.  New figures today show that in 2024 to 2025, 531,670 women in the region aged 50 to 70 attended screening within six months of invitation. The data

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BREAKING: A361 to close for safety of public after fresh flooding hits road

Somerset Council has had to close the A361 today (Friday 20 February), after water has again covered the surface of the road. The Council was able to reopen the road yesterday after a three-week closure as it was safe to do, but as it has stressed, due to the continued wet weather and saturated ground it will have to act quickly to

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Rural areas count the cost as Somerset prepares to balance budget

The impact of national changes on funding for rural counties has been highlighted as Somerset Council prepares to set its budget for 2026-27. Latest papers show Somerset Council has taken steps to significantly reduce its projected funding gap from £101m in March 2025 to £25m in February 2026. However, the reports also reveal how the Council’s finances have been further impacted by the Government’s recent fair funding review. Cllr Bill

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Somerset County Cricket Club and Cooper Associates Group: A Decade of Success

Somerset County Cricket Club is proud to announce a new long-term partnership agreement with Cooper Associates Group, extending the successful collaboration between the two organisations until the end of the 2030 season. The renewed agreement will see Cooper Associates Group continue as the Club’s Ground Naming Rights Partner and represents

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Taunton Library celebrates 30 years at the heart of the community on Paul Street

Taunton Library has marked a major milestone, celebrating 30 years since opening its doors on Paul Street, with staff, residents and partners coming together to reflect on three decades of learning, connection and community spirit. To celebrate the milestone, Councillor Bill Revans, Leader of Somerset Council (and a former Taunton Library employee), and the Mayor of Taunton, Councillor

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Vital drainage work scheduled for A39 Quantock Road, Bridgwater

Somerset Council will be undertaking vital drainage works on the A39 Quantock Road, Bridgwater, from Monday 23 February to Friday 27 February. The works are to increase capacity of the drainage at this location and help to drain surface water on the carriageway, making it safer for drivers. Two-way temporary

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Find out about fostering at local drop-in events in Frome and Burnham

Residents in Frome and Burnham-on-Sea who are curious about fostering are invited to relaxed information sessions this spring. The drop-in events, hosted by Fostering in Somerset, offer a chance to speak informally with local foster carers over a free coffee and slice of cake. The sessions aim to give people

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League of Friends in £835K donation to revolutionise how spinal surgery is performed at Musgrove Park Hospital

The League of Friends of Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton has given one of its biggest ever grants to improve care for patients undergoing complicated spinal surgery. It means that patients in Somerset who need a spinal fusion will benefit from safer and shorter operations, thanks to the introduction of

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Apple FM Finds Perfect New Home at Historic Ina’s Cottage

Taunton’s beloved community radio station Apple FM has secured a remarkable new home in the heart of town – and it’s a location that perfectly matches the station’s quirky, community-focused character.