Protests have been held against the possible introduction of regional pay in the NHS - which campaigners say will see staff in North Somerset paid less than other parts of the country for the same jobs.

Members of the union Unison have demonstrated at council and Weston Area Health Trust meetings on the last two evenings against joining a South West Consortium.

A motion opposing it was defeated during Tuesday's council meeting ... while the Trust says savings must be met 'by exploring flexibility around pay, terms and conditions' - but adds that the Consortium hasn't yet actually put forward any proposals.