Awareness

Somerset

Demand for Action to Protect Somerset Village from Flooding

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 major housing …

By Tommy Wathen · · 3 min read

Teen

Teen Overcomes Cancer with Support from Charity

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 …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Stroke

Stroke survivor conquers 12-hour gaming challenge

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 …

By Charles Bowser · · 3 min read

Somerset

Grandmother's Routine Eye Test Discovers Cancerous Mole

A routine eye appointment turned into a life-changing moment for Carol Hampton, a grandmother from Somerset. After postponing her eye test multiple times, she finally went and was stunned when her optician found a cancerous …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Father

Father’s Inspiring Mission Honoring Son's Legacy

A father is in the midst of an extraordinary journey, training for the remaining legs of his ambitious six-marathon challenge in remembrance of his teenage son who lost his battle with brain cancer. Frank James Lee, residing …

By Tommy Wathen · · 3 min read

Sanctuary

Animal Sanctuary CEO Sleeps Rough to Raise Funds

Kevan Hodges, the CEO of Ferne Animal Sanctuary, is embarking on a charitable mission that involves swapping his comfortable bed for a week of sleeping rough. From June 19 to 25, Kevan will be spending his nights outdoors …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Crohn'S

Living with Crohn's: Scarlett Luxe's Journey

Scarlett Luxe, an energetic Somerset girl, experienced a sudden decline in her health at just 14 years old while preparing for her GCSEs. Previously active and passionate about dance, Scarlett found herself constantly …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Somerset

Devastating Loss: Somerset Man's Battle with Pancreatic Cancer

Jane Clapinson from Minehead, Somerset, tragically lost her husband Colin to pancreatic cancer in 2022, only nine months after his diagnosis. His story is being shared in November, Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, to bring …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read