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Somerset faces decline in fully trained GPs, challenging government recruitment goals

By Laura Linham

16th Feb 2024 | Local News

This downward trend emerges in the wake of the government's 2019 manifesto commitment to recruit an additional 6,000 GPs by 2025

According to the latest figures, Somerset witnessed a slight decrease in its count of full-time-equivalent, fully trained GPs.

Census reveals dramatic shifts in Mendip's demographic landscape

By Laura Linham

16th Feb 2024 | Local News

This growth brings the total population to nearly 120,000, a 6.2% rise from the 109,300 recorded in 2011.

Shepton's most searched: Who is Shepton's most wiki'd person?

By Laura Linham

16th Feb 2024 | Local News

Literary giant and law enforcement pioneer reigns as Glastonbury's most Wikipedia-searched figure.

From finance to radiography: Lucie’s apprenticeship journey in Somerset

By Issued on Behalf of Somerset Council

15th Feb 2024 | Local News

Lucie Armson left a career in finance, image Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Lucie began her apprenticeship at Musgrove Park, where she’s based in the hospital’s radiology department four days a week, with one day for study leave.

Recruitment is open for on-call firefighters in Shepton: how can I apply and what does it involve?

By Laura Linham

15th Feb 2024 | Local News

Recruitment has now opened for on-call firefighters in the Mendip area of Somerset - have you got what it takes?.

Bad for business? Economic fears lead to further fall in small business confidence across South West

By Laura Linham

15th Feb 2024 | Local News

“These figures paint a depressingly familiar picture here in the South West,” said regional policy rep Craig Carey-Clinch.

Chief Constable Sarah Crew of Avon and Somerset Police has insisted things have changed at the force since the To Catch A Copper documentary was filmed

By John Wimperis - Local Democracy Reporter

14th Feb 2024 | Local News

The Avon and Somerset force let the Channel 4 cameras in, image Nub News

Speaking to BBC Points West later that day, CC Crew said: “What we are seeing in this documentary are the exception, not the rule.”.

New Somerset Supply Chain website aims to connect local businesses with £23.6 million Glastonbury revamp

By Laura Linham

14th Feb 2024 | Local News

The aim is to connect local businesses with work opportunities funded by the £23.6 million allocated for Glastonbury’s revitalisation.

Shepton Mallet: Urgent MMR vaccination appeal as measles cases increase

By Laura Linham

14th Feb 2024 | Local News

Urgent call for parents to update children's MMR vaccinations after outbreak warning.

Scientists have shown how measles causes long-term damage to the immune system, leaving people vulnerable to other infections.

Residents rally against recycling centre closure plans

By Laura Linham

14th Feb 2024 | Local News

The closure of the Castle Cary recycling centre, alongside others forms a part of the council's strategy to save over £35 million. .

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