Morning Briefing: Self-referral cancer pathway in Somerset celebrates one year

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Self-referral cancer pathway in Somerset celebrates one year Somerset NHS launches England's first breast cancer self-referral pathway via NHS 111, enabling faster specialist access and earlier diagnosis for patients. Read more Primary school in Chard to host adults-only quiz night Redstart Primary School in Chard hosts a Wine and Wisdom Quiz Night for adults on 27 Feb 2026. Teams of six, wine, cheese, £6 entry. Read more Community showcase set to take place in Chard in February Discover Chard's local organisations at the community showcase, Guildhall, 21 February. Meet charities, groups, and service providers. All welcome, 10am–1.30pm. Read more Your Health, Your Choice: Why essential fitness tests shouldn't be ignored Assess your midlife fitness with these five essential movement tests for strength, balance and health. Improve independence and resilience as you age in the UK. Read more Residents call for public consultation over council tax rise Somerset residents have signed a letter calling for the public to have a say on the upcoming budget. Read more What's on in South Somerset this week: February 4-10, 2026 Discover top events in South Somerset this week, including Ukrainian National Opera's Carmen, Luke Combs and Billy Joel tribute shows, and more in Yeovil. Read more Spells of rain forecast by Met Office for Chard for end of working week Met Office Chard forecast: Light rain, cloud and gusty winds expected 4–8 February. Highs between 9°C and 11°C, lows of 6°C and 7°C. Read more Two-bed cottage near South Petherton for sale for £235,000 Charming two-bedroom cottage for sale in Lopen, with garden, countryside views, and potential, listed by Greenslade Taylor Hunt at £235,000. Read more More stories

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