Somerset’s Own ‘Cool Runnings’ Star: How a School Trip Ignited an Olympic Dream Saturday, January 17, 2026 bobsleigh olympics mendip skiing wintergames athlete rowing adventure somerset wintersports sport Jens Hullah’s journey to the brink of the Winter Olympics all began on a school trip to Mendip Activity Centre’s dry ski slope. The Shipham-based bobsleigher, born in Bristol, is now pushing for qualification for the Milan … Read More
Somerset’s Own ‘Cool Runnings’ Star: From School Ski Trip to Olympic Dream Saturday, January 17, 2026 bobsleigh olympics skiing mendip sports britain winter adventure rowing athlete sport Jens Hullah’s remarkable journey to the world of bobsleigh began humbly on a school trip to Mendip Activity Centre’s dry ski slope. Now based in Shipham, Somerset, Jens is on the fast track towards representing Great Britain … Read More
Holly Ramsey and Adam Peaty Restrict Public Access to Bath Attraction Ahead of Wedding Wednesday, December 24, 2025 hollyramsey adampeaty bath wedding privacy celebration athlete event attraction ban sport Holly Ramsey and Adam Peaty have taken the unusual step of temporarily banning public access to a popular attraction in Bath. The couple, who are set to marry this weekend, sought privacy and exclusivity for what promises to … Read More
Lando Norris: 13 Essential Facts About the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Nominee Thursday, December 18, 2025 landonorris formula1 mclaren f1driver sportspersonality motorsport britishchampion racing bbc athlete sport Lando Norris has captured the hearts of motorsport fans around the world with his impressive driving skills and charismatic personality. As Britain’s brightest hope in Formula 1 since Lewis Hamilton, Norris has quickly risen … Read More
Somerset Fitness Instructor Ranked Fifth in World’s Strongest Man (Natural) Competition Wednesday, September 3, 2025 fitness strongman competition strength training yeovil gmpfitness natural masters athlete sport Gareth Penn, a dedicated fitness instructor from Yeovil, Somerset, has earned international recognition as one of the strongest men in the world. Competing at the World Strongest Man (Natural) competition in Galway, Ireland, … Read More
Family’s Heartfelt Tribute to ‘Incredible’ Young Man Lost in Tragic Crash Thursday, August 28, 2025 tribute family obituary accident motorbike dorset community athlete mourning police sport The family of 22-year-old Jet Thomas-Day from Weymouth have shared a deeply touching tribute following his tragic death in a motorbike crash over the Bank Holiday weekend. Jet, affectionately known as “Boo,” was … Read More