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Why do motorway closures take so long?
Somerset Council is calling on the police and highways to help tackle future long delays.
Bath RUH emergency departments 'require improvement'
The CQC found the hospital under persistent pressure by understaffing and overcrowding.
Jackknifed fuel tanker closes M5 southbound
The tanker needs to be fully drained before recovery can take place.
MP for Bridgwater welcomes closure of asylum hotel
The government will stop housing asylum seekers in North Petherton from the end of July.
Yeovil Maternity Unit reopens
The head of a maternity ward says she has full confidence that patients will be safe.
The six day doctors’ strike
Resident doctors undertake a six-day strike in a long-running dispute over pay.
Easter travel expected to be the busiest since 2022
Millions are expected to take to the roads, rails and airports over the Easter weekend.
Why is the future of legal trail hunting at risk?
The government has launched a consultation looking at whether the sport should be banned.
Council ending school holiday food vouchers
Thousands of families will no longer get supermarket vouchers during school holidays.
Yeovil NHS boss 'really sorry' for maternity failings
Yeovil District is one of 12 NHS Trusts whose maternity services are under investigation.
