Chard5 days agoTrust admits staffing issue at urgent care centresNHS Somerset says its six urgent care centres are regularly having to close because of a lack of trained staff.5 days ago29 Jul 2026Woman targeted by PC for sex left petrifiedA domestic violence victim who was targeted for sex by a police officer is scared and mistrusting.29 Jul 202627 Jul 2026Animal sanctuary team 'heartbroken' after break-inThieves are said to have taken a pick-up truck, a quad bike, tools and wheelbarrows.27 Jul 202627 Jul 2026Animal sanctuary 'devastated' after break inEquipment and vehicles were stolen from the Ferne Animal Sanctuary in Chard.27 Jul 202624 Jul 2026Dad who murdered four-week-old son jailed for 18 yearsTony Bartlett, who had been drinking heavily, inflicted severe injuries on baby Atticus.24 Jul 202613 Jul 2026Wildfire risk warning after large hedgerow blazeA "significant" area of hedgerow, trees, grassland and an electricity pylon were on fire, crews say.13 Jul 20268 Jul 2026Dad murdered his four-week-old son after night outTony Bartlett is convicted of murdering his son by a jury at Bristol Crown Court.8 Jul 20261 Jul 2026Baby died in moment of 'pure violence', jury toldTony Bartlett, 39, denies shaking his four-week-old son Atticus to death in July 2022.1 Jul 202630 Jun 2026Dad denies murdering baby after night outTony Bartlett is on trial at Bristol Crown Court charged with manslaughter and murder.30 Jun 2026...
