Victoria and Darren Burgess know firsthand the fear and tough decisions that come with a diagnosis of Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS), the condition that Jesy Nelson’s newborn twins were also diagnosed with. The …
Women suffering from endometriosis, a common but often misunderstood and debilitating condition, are speaking out about the challenges they face in securing a timely diagnosis. At University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS …
Former professional footballer Marcus Stewart has stepped down from his role as Head of Player Development at Yeovil Town FC, more than two years after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Stewart, who enjoyed a …
A unique first aid awareness class, focusing on seizure response, was recently held in Yeovil to equip families caring for children with epilepsy with essential emergency skills. This event was the result of a dynamic …
Stewart Gould, a 78-year-old man from the Shepton Mallet area, is courageously sharing his journey of living with multiple sclerosis (MS) after years of keeping it private. Diagnosed with progressive MS at 61, Stewart admits …
Stewart Gould, a 78-year-old man from Somerset, is breaking his silence on his experience with multiple sclerosis (MS). Diagnosed at 61, Stewart kept his condition private, attributing it to his pride. However, he now stands …
A rogue builder has been ordered to pay a mere £114 in compensation after taking £90,000 from a couple for work he failed to complete, leaving his victims to deal with the aftermath. James O’Shaughnessy, trading as EJ Build …
Marie Gower, a breast cancer patient from Winterslow, is set to participate in a 10k walk as a gesture of thanks to the Stars Appeal charity. Diagnosed in September 2024, Marie, along with her husband Trevor, will join the …
A North Somerset man is gearing up to accomplish an extraordinary feat at this year’s London Marathon. Ben Karthauser, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2021, will strive to become the fastest man with the condition to …
Peter Dunlop, a Somerset man, faced the devastating news of his mother’s pancreatic cancer diagnosis while living in New Zealand. Despite being offered settled status in the country, Peter and his wife chose to return to the …
A group of 35 sixth formers from Queen Elizabeth’s School in Wimborne showed their dedication to combating youth homelessness by participating in the YMCA’s Sleep Easy initiative. Braving the cold, the students constructed …
Kirsty Treen from Chippenham, at the age of 39, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer during a routine medical examination. She recalled experiencing symptoms such as bloating, tenderness, and unexpected bleeding, which she …
Diana Keys, a 65-year-old mother from Somerset, was initially told her symptoms of motor neurone disease (MND) were merely due to stress from her divorce. However, she knew there was more to it. After three years of …
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 …
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 …