Children’s Hospice Faces £300,000 Funding Shortfall Amid Deepening Care Crisis in Bath Tuesday, July 1, 2025 hospice charity funding bath nursing children healthcare community fundraising crisis Jessie May, a cherished children’s hospice serving Bath, East Somerset, and neighboring areas for nearly 30 years, is confronting an urgent £300,000 funding gap. This shortfall now threatens the continuation of essential … Read More
Oscar Winner Olivia Colman Brightens Spirits with Surprise Visit to Salisbury Hospital Monday, June 30, 2025 oliviacolman salisburyhospital starsappeal charity thecrown patientcare hospitalvisit cancersupport spinaltreatment communitysupport Oscar-winning actress Olivia Colman brought a wave of happiness to patients and staff at Salisbury District Hospital during a surprise visit in support of the Stars Appeal charity. The 50-year-old, widely admired for her … Read More
BBC Countryfile Launches 2026 Calendar Photo Competition, Fans React with Excitement Sunday, June 29, 2025 countryfile bbc photography calendar wildlife uk competition nature johncraven charity Countryfile fans were thrilled on Sunday night (June 29) as host John Craven officially announced that submissions are now open for the Countryfile Calendar 2026. This beloved annual photography competition has been a … Read More
Somerset Funeral Notices: Heartfelt Tributes to Cherished Loved Ones Sunday, June 29, 2025 somerset funerals tributes obituaries memorials deaths funeralnotices bereavement community charity This week, SomersetLive shares heartfelt tributes to 25 cherished locals, commemorated in the latest funeral and death notices from June 21 to June 27. These messages pay tribute to beloved family members and friends, … Read More
Bridgwater Carnival Calls for Volunteers Ahead of 2025 Spectacular Sunday, June 29, 2025 bridgwater carnival volunteers guyfawkes illumination community fundraising parade events charity Europe’s largest illuminated carnival, the Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival, is inviting the community to join its dedicated volunteer team in preparation for the 2025 event. Organisers will host a drop-in open day on Sunday, … Read More
Giant Boombox Toilet Co-Designed by Sir Rod Stewart Debuts at Glastonbury Thursday, June 26, 2025 glastonbury wateraid rodstewart boombox toilet sanitation musicfestival cleanwater charity performance A remarkable giant boombox-shaped toilet, co-designed by legendary rockstar Sir Rod Stewart, has made its striking debut at this year’s Glastonbury Festival. The unique creation, named WaterAid’s Boombox Bog, incorporates a … Read More