Pop icon Peter Andre and his wife, Dr. Emily MacDonagh, recently attended the WellChild Awards, a cherished charity event dedicated to supporting children with complex health needs. At the event, Peter had the unique …
This week, heartfelt funeral and death notices have paid tribute to 32 dearly loved individuals from Somerset. These messages honour family members and friends, commemorating those who have recently passed and those whose …
Prickles Hedgehog Rescue, a charity dedicated to saving hedgehogs in the Somerset area, has been given a lifeline after facing potential closure. Based in Cheddar, Prickles has spent nearly two decades rescuing and …
In a remarkable display of determination and generosity, 90-year-old Mary Nicholson from Burnham-on-Sea successfully completed the entire 97-mile length of Hadrian’s Wall to raise funds for the NHS. Mary’s incredible effort …
Eileen McDonagh, 33, has been spared jail after defrauding the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) of nearly £27,000 by impersonating a charity collector. Over several months, McDonagh carried out more than 3,600 …
A woman who fraudulently collected nearly £27,000 by posing as a Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) charity collector has been spared prison. Eileen McDonagh, 33, conducted over 3,600 transactions on the streets of …
Three dedicated friends—Gerald Dube, Nicholas Muridzi, and Wisdom Logozo—are breathing new life into the former railway track known as the Strawberry Line. Employed at Charlie Bigham’s Dulcote Quarry in Wells, they have spent …
A family from Weston is participating in the upcoming Moonlight Memory Walk in Clevedon to raise funds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) in honor of their late daughter, Phoebe. Phoebe, who passed away at age seven, …
A family from Weston is honouring their daughter Phoebe’s memory by participating in the upcoming Moonlight Memory Walk in Clevedon, an event dedicated to raising funds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). Phoebe, who …
The Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust (WCCT) has triumphantly exceeded its £500,000 target within just two years, ensuring that financial hardship will no longer prevent talented children from joining the cathedral’s historic …
The Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust (WCCT) has triumphantly exceeded its fundraising target, raising over £500,000 in just two years to help remove financial barriers for children wishing to join the historic Wells Cathedral …
Students in Bath are gearing up for a day filled with savings, freebies, and fun as SouthGate Bath hosts its much-anticipated annual Student Shopping Event. Taking place on Saturday, September 27, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., this …
This week, heartfelt tributes have been shared for 35 cherished members of the Somerset community, reflecting a tradition of honoring those who have recently passed. Between August 30 and September 5, 32 death notices were …
As September begins, carnival season is officially underway in the South West of England, heralded by the vibrant illuminated carnival processions that gather thousands of spectators every year. The festivities ignite tonight …
For a change of pace from the usual parliamentary sessions, Bath MP Wera Hobhouse donned an apron and stepped into the kitchen alongside FoodCycle volunteers, demonstrating her commitment to tackling food poverty and waste at …