Thursday 28th September

    A new service that makes it easier for older women to get checked for womb cancer has started in Somerset. A convicted killer from Somerset who refuses to reveal the whereabouts of the body of his murdered wife has failed in his bid to be freed from prison. A Somerset woman, living with Multiple Sclerosis, is doing a skydive this weekend to raise money for the RNLI...and more.

    A new service that makes it easier for older women to get checked for womb cancer has started in Somerset. Women who aren't currently on HRT, or stopped taking it at least six weeks ago, can now self-refer for a test through the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust website. 

    A convicted killer from Somerset who refuses to reveal the whereabouts of the body of his murdered wife has failed in his bid to be freed from prison. 64-year-old Glyn Razzell from Crewkerne is serving a life sentence for the murder of his estranged wife, Linda, who vanished on her way to work in Swindon in 2002. Razzell told a parole board hearing he could not reveal the location of his wife's body because he "did not know" she was dead. The Board's report concluded that Razzell was being deceitful and ordered that he remain in prison. 

    Avon and Somerset Police are investigating ten potential misconduct cases among its officers and staff. Investigators found fifty-six cases of potential concern on data files. Ten were highlighted as potential misconduct and a further ninety-one cases could impact on the vetting status of police officers and staff.

    A Somerset woman, diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2006, is doing a skydive this weekend to raise money for the RNLI. Four years ago, Sarah Hand joined the RNLI as a volunteer after giving up full-time work.
     

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    • Tuesday 8th April

      Work is underway to demolish the Glovers Walk Shopping Centre in Yeovil. A Yeovil man has appeared in court charged with drink driving for a third time. Somerset Council has paid £35,000 in compensation for failing to deliver the right support to children with special educational needs. Another shop in Yeovil town centre is closing for good today...and more

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