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
Climate Protesters Charged After Barricading Themselves Inside Bath Abbey Thursday, January 8, 2026 climate protest activism bathabbey trespass lawsuit environmental defendants court britain Four climate protesters are facing charges of aggravated trespass and obstructing lawful activity after allegedly barricading themselves inside Bath Abbey. The incident occurred on Saturday, September 13, 2025, disrupting a … Read More
Lando Norris: 13 Things to Know About the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Nominee Thursday, December 18, 2025 landonorris formula1 f1 mclaren sportspersonality racing britain motorsport champion nominee sport Lando Norris has quickly become one of Britain’s most exciting Formula 1 drivers, earning a well-deserved nomination for the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. Here are 13 essential things you should know about … Read More
Wartime Tales Take on a Woolly Form at Sherborne Abbey’s Stunning Exhibition Tuesday, November 4, 2025 knitting wartime exhibition sherborne history remembrance d-day yarn britain poppies This November, Sherborne Abbey will host an extraordinary exhibition that brings Britain’s wartime experiences to life through the art of knitting. The Longest Yarn 2 – Britain at War features 80 exquisitely crafted knitted … Read More
Starmer Labels Farage ‘Enemy of Renewal’ and Challenges His Patriotism at Labour Conference Wednesday, October 1, 2025 starmer farage labour reformuk britain patriotism racism unity politics immigration At the Labour Party’s annual conference in Liverpool, Keir Starmer delivered a fiery speech targeting Nigel Farage and Reform UK, branding Farage as the “enemy of renewal” and asserting a firm commitment to … Read More
Fury Mounts as ‘Death Tax’ Threatens Family Farms and Food Security Sunday, September 14, 2025 inheritance tax farming agriculture protest farms foodsecurity farmers policy britain Farmers across the West Country are raising the alarm over government plans to impose a 20% inheritance tax on agricultural estates worth over £1 million. They warn this “death tax” could irrevocably damage the future of … Read More