A recent citizen survey conducted by the action group Accessible Wells shines a spotlight on significant accessibility concerns faced by residents with mobility and disability challenges in the city of Wells. Carried out …
Residents of Somerton, a town in Somerset, are united in a determined campaign to reopen their local Post Office, which was permanently closed three years ago. The closure in 2022 left a community of over 6,000 people without …
The generosity of Somerset’s residents has shone brilliantly in support of St Margaret’s Hospice, as the campaign “Every Moment Counts” exceeded its £100,000 fundraising target within just 13 hours and reached an impressive …
Rafina O’Brien, a 38-year-old dental hygienist from Somerset, is preparing to dazzle at the upcoming Miss Great Britain Final. More than just a beauty contender, Rafina is campaigning to raise awareness about women’s oral …
Residents opposing a vast solar farm project in Wiltshire have elevated their protest—literally—by flying a banner above their demonstration. The banner carried the message: “No To Corporate Greed – Stop Lime Down.” The …
Residents of Somerset have just days left to object to the permanent closure of the B3191 Cleeve Hill—a crucial coastal road linking Watchet and Blue Anchor. This route has long been essential for local commuters and provided …
A crucial early morning bus service in Taunton will be reinstated from Sunday, June 2, thanks to determined efforts by local campaigners and support from Somerset Council. The 6.22am route, running from Wellsprings and …
Residents of north Wiltshire are mobilizing to oppose a vast solar farm proposed by international developer Island Green Power. Covering an expansive 2,220 acres across six sites near Hullavington, Stanton St Quintin, …
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 …
The Labour party has insisted that its online political advertising for the West of England Metro Mayor candidate, Helen Godwin, fully complies with all guidelines, despite concerns raised regarding the lack of prominent …
A recent call from Somerset councillor Henry Hobhouse to designate the Somerset Levels as the UK’s newest national landscape has ignited discussions on preservation and protection. The Levels, boasting the largest Ramsar site …
The Liberal Democrats are leading a campaign to impose fines of up to £1,000 on individuals who disturb fellow passengers on public transport by playing loud music through their headphones. Dubbed “headphone dodgers,” these …
A delegation of 30 individuals from the South West recently made a direct plea to Parliament, urging the government to allocate funding for the construction of new railway stations in Wellington and Cullompton. Organized by …
After suffering a serious asthma attack, Hayley Coombs has been left with a neurological disorder that has drastically changed her life. The attack, followed by a prolonged seizure, resulted in her inability to feel her left …