Wells and Somerset News
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Hospitals using AI to diagnose prostate cancer
Hospitals in Somerset have started using the tool, which doctors say can help speed up diagnosis.
Nature reserves given £800k funding boost
Hundreds of hectares of wetland habitat across Somerset are set to be restored and enhanced.
Decision delay on 'one of the worst' housing plans
The plans were originally turned down in 2020 but then revived after an appeal.
Council HQ defaced with pro-Palestinian slogans
Police have been carrying out reassurance patrols 'due to the nature of the graffiti'.
Shows hosted by Somerset MP on GB News broke rules
The TV channel is put "on notice" by the media regulator over its use of politicians as presenters.
New plaque marks 80th anniversary of plane crash
Five men died when the US bomber crashed in bad weather on a flight in March 1944
Boaters 'are being punished' after bin removal
Canal & River Trust removed the bins on the Kennet and Avon canal in Bathampton, Somerset, on Monday.
Grassroots football club raises money for new roof
Burnham United Football Club, which was set up in 1926, is raising money to save its clubhouse.
Housing development will 'improve' access to nature reserve
Ilminster residents will be able to easily access Herne Hill following a pledge by housebuilder Persimmon.
Business group for women celebrates 'successful' first year
Women in Business group celebrates its first year of helping other female entrepreneurs.
Inspectors give green light to village homes plan
The planning inspectorate upholds an appeal to build 95 new homes despite some villagers' concerns.
Dental practice to expand to treat more patients
The Church House Dental Clinic in Bishop's Lydeard, near Taunton has a waiting list of about 300 patients.
Voters consider new constituencies
Some voters in Burnham-on-Sea say they were not aware how boundary changes would affect the town.
Record numbers running out of cash every month
Debt advisors see more people than ever whose household costs are bigger than their income.
Everything we know about Somerset Council's cuts
Somerset Council votes through major cuts to many services after declaring a financial emergency.
Town council increases tax as it takes on services
The authority says the "modest" increase will save jobs and ensure services keep running.
Council 'disappointed' as tax rise proposals are rejected
The authority had asked for permission to go above a 5% cap to help with a "financial emergency".
Athletics arena saved through council tax rise
Yeovil Town Council raises its share of council tax to take over at-risk facilities from Somerset Council.
Fears over future of the arts as budgets are cut
The funding for a county's biggest three theatres is under threat in proposed council savings.
Five recycling centres could close in council cuts
Residents react angrily to plans to reduce the number of site across a county from 16 to 11.
Why your council tax could be about to go up by 10%
The council?s trying to plug a £100m deficit by cutting services and raising council tax.
Injured Sutherland ruled out of Somerset stint
Australian all-rounder Will Sutherland will not join Somerset this season due to an unspecified injury.
Coutya and Gilliver win European Epee titles
Britain's Dimitri Coutya finishes with five medals at the European Wheelchair Fencing Championships in Paris.
Kirby returns as Somerset bowling coach
Former Somerset fast bowler Steve Kirby returns to the club for a second spell as bowling coach.
Renshaw signs for Somerset ahead of new season
Australia international batter Matt Renshaw returns after enjoying two previous spells with Somerset in 2018 and 2022.
Taunton unable to pay players or staff for February
Taunton Town is unable to pay its players and staff their full February wages because of deepening "financial challenges".
Ex-Wales rugby league wing Grace to make Bath debut
Regan Grace is set to make his Bath debut against Gloucester on Saturday after recovering from a lengthy injury.
Ex-St Helens winger Grace joins Bath Rugby
Winger signs for Premiership side from Racing 92 as he continues recovery from long-term injury.
Back Gallagher to leave Bath for Benetton
Versatile back Matt Gallagher will leave Premiership club Bath at the end of the 2023-24 season to join Italian side Benetton.
Flanker Reid signs new contract with Bath
Miles Reid signs a new contract with Bath, keeping him at the Premiership club until the summer of 2027.
Bath scrum-half Schreuder signs new contract
Scrum-half Louis Schreuder signs a contract extension at Bath until 2025.
Gold vexed by Joseph's Bath link
Bath coach Gary Gold berates "irresponsible" reports linking London Irish's Jonathan Joseph with a move to the Rec.
Somerset support Rehman's return
Coach Andy Hurry says Somerset had no qualms in bringing Pakistan's Abdur Rehman back to Taunton despite his drugs ban.
Trego signs new Somerset contract
All-rounder Peter Trego signs a new three-year deal with Somerset after an impressive year with ball and bat.
Rehman to make Somerset return
Somerset announce Pakistan Test bowler Abdur Rehman is to return to Taunton for the latter part of the 2013 campaign.
Big Buck's likely to miss season
Racehorses Big Buck's and Al Ferof likely to miss rest of season after "problem" discovered by trainer Paul Nicholls.
England bring in Buttler & Woakes
Chris Woakes and Jos Buttler replace James Anderson and Jonathan Trott in England's one-day squad to face India.
First convicted cyber-flasher jailed under new law
Nicholas Hawkes sent unsolicited photos of his genitals to a 15-year-old girl and a woman.
Murder charge after man killed 'during car theft'
A man has been charged with murder after Christopher Hanley died on Saturday.
Accused mum says murder motive makes no sense
In her closing speech, Christina Robinson tells jurors the case against her "doesn't add up".
Fire engine careers off road and crashes into field
The appliance was not on an emergency call and no other vehicle was involved, the fire service says.
'My abuser died waiting for trial'
An abuse survivor fears victims may not report crimes due to record court backlogs.
Gran who beat breast cancer takes to catwalk
Bernadette Neville wants to raise awareness of the support available for women with breast cancer.
Apology over wrong directions error on road
The error in Leeds prompted hundreds of comments, with people saying it had caused confusion.
Funeral inquiry 'casts shadow' over profession
Members of the sector and its regulatory body are gloomy about what the Hull inquiry portends.
Zoo and quarry company 'threaten key Roman site'
Historic England says plans to extract sand will have a "significant impact" on Gryme's Dyke.
Potholes leave nations' roads at 'breaking point'
A new report says the rate of pothole repairs in England and Wales has reached an eight-year high.
Major search continues for missing swimmer
The search started after reports a swimmer failed to return to shore near Tinside Lido.
Red carpet event for Peaky Blinders creator's new show
This Town is a six-part drama about the Midlands' ska and two-tone music scene in the 1980s.