The family of Noah Stroud, a 21-year-old from Weston-super-Mare, have paid a heartfelt tribute after he was found dead in the woods near his hometown in May. Described as a “very sensitive, kind, and caring” young man, Noah …
Nich Wolff is an extraordinary volunteer paramedic whose humanitarian efforts have spanned continents and crises. This year, Nich drove three ambulances packed with medical equipment over 1,600 miles across Europe to Ukraine. …
What started as a simple lockdown pastime has blossomed into a remarkable success story for Makenzy Beard, an 18-year-old artist from Swansea, South Wales. When her school shared a photo of her GCSE art coursework on Twitter, …
Sarah Parish recently returned from a brief three-day escape in Cornwall with her husband James Murray and close friends, a rare moment of rest in her otherwise busy life. At 57, the Yeovil-born actress has spent the last …
A determined team of nine care staff members from MHA Stratton House in Bath, along with their families, pushed through mud, water, and obstacles to raise more than £2,000 for their residents. Amy Jacobs, Emily Millns, Cosmin …
The Queen Victoria Inn, affectionately known as ‘Britain’s most festive pub,’ is preparing for a new chapter as its current owners announce their departure. Located in the small village of Priddy, Somerset, the pub has become …
Jo Booth from Sherborne, a courageous survivor of aggressive Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, is turning her hair into a powerful symbol of hope and resilience. Having battled the disease since her diagnosis at 30 in 2017, Jo has …
Sybil Tucker, a stalwart volunteer and fundraiser for Salisbury Hospital’s Stars Appeal, recently celebrated her 100th birthday—a remarkable milestone marked by decades of selfless giving. For over 20 years, Sybil has been a …
Caitlin Brennan, manager of the Golden Oldies charity shop in Keynsham, Somerset, has exposed some of the most unusual and unusable donations her shop receives – from dirty underwear to clothes infested by rodents. She …
Mark Vaughan, a passionate history enthusiast, embarked on an extraordinary 100-mile walk wearing traditional wooden shoes to honor the memory of his late father, David. Inspired by the 340th anniversary of the Monmouth …
Tara Burrows, a single mother from Highbridge, Somerset, is asking for help as her 14-year-old son, Harvey, battles a brain tumour for the second time. Harvey was first diagnosed at just two years old and has now begun …
Next month, hundreds of walkers will lace up their boots for the 24th annual Circuit of Bath Walk, one of the South West’s largest charity walking events. This iconic trek of up to 22 miles takes participants on a scenic …
Since its launch on June 30, Gromit Unleashed 3 has captured hearts across Somerset with a trail of 53 unique sculptures stretching nearly 50 miles from Cheddar Gorge in the south to Slimbridge in the north. At the southern …
Sport and exercise play a vital role in our mental and physical wellbeing, and for 10-year-old Jemima Carew Pole from Horsington, Somerset, this belief is more than just words—it’s a way of life. Passionate about sport, …
This week, heartfelt tributes have honoured 31 cherished individuals from Somerset, reflecting the deep bonds shared within this close-knit community. Whether family members, friends, or those tragically taken too soon, each …