Bath tunnel closure and Somerset urgent-care questions highlight regional service strain

Bath and North East Somerset Council has approved repairs to the Twerton Short Tunnel that will close the Great Western Railway line, Bath Echo reported [3]. The works are on the 40-metre tunnel, according to the report [3].

Healthwatch Somerset said it sought answers from NHS Somerset after hearing concerns about access to local urgent care [2]. NHS Somerset's response shed light on current pressures, plans to strengthen services, and the value of community feedback, Healthwatch Somerset reported [2].