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Mental health charities are continuing to call for substantial investment, stressing that preventable deaths will continue without it.

Dozens of suicide deaths registered in Somerset

Somerset has seen a decrease in suicide deaths amid calls for greater investment in mental health

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A new report highlights Somerset’s accidental death toll and calls for urgent action to tackle the UK’s rising safety crisis.

Somerset's 174 accidental deaths spark urgent calls for action as UK faces rising safety crisis

The South-West's high accidental death toll fuels demands for a national strategy to prevent tragedies and ease NHS strain.

20th Feb 2025

Somerset's 174 accidental deaths spark urgent calls for action as UK faces rising safety crisis

20th Feb 2025

The charity Victim Support warned that many people still feel their concerns aren’t taken seriously.

Anti-social behaviour reports hit record low in Avon and Somerset

19th Feb 2025

Animal rights groups claim ongoing hunting activities continue to impact local wildlife and communities (Unsplash)

Somerset ranks among top counties for hunting incidents

19th Feb 2025

Booming film and TV production brings millions to Somerset, boosting local businesses and tourism (Supplied)

Somerset sees record year for film and TV productions, bringing in nearly £3m

19th Feb 2025

Please refrain from scanning any QR codes and only use the trusted methods.

Warning: QR code scams target Somerset Council parking areas

19th Feb 2025

New data reveals 24% of Somerset residents lack a dentist, highlighting the ongoing NHS dental care crisis in the region.

Nearly a quarter of Somerset residents without a dentist as NHS crisis deepens

18th Feb 2025

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We are currently looking to recruit an Admin and Accounts assistant to work at JPAT Ltd, The Admin and Accounts assistant's main duties and responsibilities will include, amongst other things:

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Thrive Shepton are delighted to be working with our client in Wells, who are actively recruiting for Assembly Operatives on a temporary to permanent basis to join the team.

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Thrive Shepton are delighted to be working with our client in Wells, who are actively recruiting for Hygiene Team Member on a temporary to permanent basis.

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