Natasha Dines, a remarkable 22-year-old from Bridgwater, Somerset, has defied incredible odds to graduate with a first-class law degree from UWE Bristol. Having contracted meningitis at just six months old, Natasha lost her …
Natasha Dines, a 22-year-old triple amputee from Bridgwater, Somerset, has defied the odds to graduate with a first-class law degree from the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol). Her journey, marked by childhood …
Emily Atack has made a notable return to television with the second series of Rivals, sparking increased public interest not only in her acting but also in her personal life. The 36-year-old actress and comedian reprises her …
Sarah Beeny, the renowned property presenter known for Channel 4’s Property Ladder, has found solace in the Somerset countryside, where she says the move profoundly benefited her mental health. Since relocating in 2018 to a …
Social workers, expressing their frustration yet unwavering resolve, staged a strike that disrupted the council’s second meeting. Their vocal demonstrations outside the venue were so intense that councillors had to raise …
“In a life of caring for somebody with serious needs, everything’s a fight,” says Richard Franklin, a devoted father from Keynsham. This fight has been particularly intense in the campaign to save Newton House, a vital …
Richard Huish College’s aspiring lawyers have once again made a powerful statement by winning the South Wales regional heat of the Bar Mock Trial Competition for the second year running. This remarkable achievement highlights …
Students from Richard Huish College’s Law School have secured a remarkable second consecutive victory in the South Wales regional heat of the Bar Mock Trial Competition. The Somerset-based team shone at Cardiff Crown Court on …
A petition calling for a city-wide reduction of Bath’s speed limit to 20mph has surpassed 100 signatures, reflecting growing concerns about road safety. The campaign was initiated by local advocate Guy Hodgson after a tragic …
Emily Victoria’s harrowing story of enduring sexual abuse by her father from the age of two until she was 17 is now shared boldly in the documentary A Paedophile In My Family: Surviving Dad, recently released on Netflix …
Model and television personality Katie Price has shocked audiences by publicly naming the man she alleges raped her over 20 years ago. The revelation came during a recent show in Stockport while on tour with fellow star Kerry …
Luke, a 16-year-old autistic student with ADHD and a learning disability, is at risk of being unable to continue his education after Somerset Council altered his transport arrangements. Until July, Luke traveled to school …
Chris Berry’s commitment to marine life rescue runs deep, shaped by powerful experiences that transformed him from a volunteer into a passionate advocate for marine conservation across the UK. As the Devon Area Coordinator …
Children in care face a uniquely perilous mix of vulnerability and rebellion, placing them at a disproportionate risk of going missing. Louise Allen, artist, author, and advocate for foster children, vividly describes feeling …
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated North Somerset Council’s adult social care services as “requires improvement,” marking its second lowest ranking and spotlighting significant shortfalls in safeguarding and support. …