More than 1,250 people have joined the Yeovil Express’ campaign to improve access to NHS dentistry. The campaign, run by the Express and its sister paper, the Chard and Ilminster News, was launched after it was revealed that no dentists
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Express backs MP's fight
The Yeovil Express has teamed up with MP David Laws to campaign for easier access to NHS dentists. More than 500 people have signed up to the protest petition so far, which will be sent to Mr Laws. The Express,
Support for county's youth
An appeal to support youth in the Westcountry is being backed by the Somerset County Gazette. The appeal is hoping to raise £250,000 towards six projects to help children and young people reach their full potential. The fundraising push is
Gazette helipad idea could take off
The Somerset County Gazette looks like being successful in its campaign fora helipad to be provided at the county’s main hospital. The BT West of England Newspaper of the Year recently highlighted the factthat Somerset now has its own air
News staff rewarded for region's success
News staff who helped make Newsquest South West a success have been rewarded at an awards ceremony to recognise their contribution. It was the first event of its kind for the area’s daily and weekly newspapers, and the top prize
MBE for local journalist Bob
Journalist Bob Drayton has been rewarded for his work in the profession with an MBE in the New Year Honours List. Bob, who is group deputy editor of Newsquest (Somerset), is based in Taunton and has day-to-day control of the
Top honour for Gazette
The Somerset County Gazette has received a top national honour in recognition of its charity work. The paper has been presented with NCH’s Media Award following its ‘Supporting Somerset’s Youth’ campaign, launched to fund six projects across Somerset. The trophy