Woman Misdiagnosed With Stress After Divorce Finds Hope After MND Diagnosis Tuesday, April 1, 2025 mnd misdiagnosis divorce resilience awareness support mobility strength positivity advocacy Diana Keys, a 65-year-old mother from Somerset, initially dismissed her unusual symptoms as stress from her recent divorce. However, as her symptoms progressed, she sought medical advice and was eventually diagnosed with … Read More
Mother Reunites With Paramedic Who Saved Her After Sudden Cardiac Arrest Friday, March 28, 2025 reunion paramedic cardiac arrest cpr defibrillator recovery gratitude survival community awareness In a heartwarming reunion, Sonya Harris, a mother from Wiltshire, met with Craig Lively, a paramedic, who was part of the team that saved her life after her heart stopped for 38 minutes following a sudden cardiac arrest. The … Read More
Demand for Action to Protect Somerset Village from Flooding Tuesday, March 25, 2025 somerset village flooding action awareness peril housing development infrastructure prevention Residents of a small Somerset village called Mudford are demanding immediate action to protect their homes from the looming threat of “extreme flooding”. The concerns were raised following the approval of two … Read More
2-Year-Old Diagnosed with Rare Myopia Condition, Mum Raises Awareness Thursday, December 5, 2024 myopia children lenses eye vision specialist awareness treatment progression research A Somerset mum, Verity Chancellor, is drawing attention to the rising occurrence of myopia in young children, after her two-year-old daughter was diagnosed with the condition and received specialized treatment. Verity noticed … Read More
Teen Overcomes Cancer with Support from Charity Tuesday, September 17, 2024 teen cancer charity support mental wellbeing childhood awareness young lives vs cancer somerset Amelie Williams, an aspiring gymnast and beat-boxer from Somerset, faced a life-altering experience when she was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 11. It was a sudden transition from an active lifestyle to undergoing a … Read More
Stroke survivor conquers 12-hour gaming challenge Friday, August 30, 2024 stroke survivor gaming marathon fundraising resilience rehabilitation disability awareness support Steve D’Arcy, a stroke survivor from Yeovil, is embarking on a sponsored gaming marathon to raise funds for the Stroke Association. Despite losing the use of his right side due to a severe stroke, Steve is demonstrating his … Read More