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Ex-jockey Haunted by Trauma After Assisting Children in Minehead Bus Crash Sunday, July 20, 2025 buscrash minehead alanjones schoolchildren rescue somerset trauma accident emergency community Alan Jones, a former professional jockey turned trainer, says he has been unable to sleep after witnessing the trauma of a tragic school bus crash near Minehead, Somerset. The 64-year-old was among the first on the scene … Read More
Ex-Jockey Haunted by School Bus Crash After Helping Rescue Children in Minehead Sunday, July 20, 2025 buscrash minehead rescue schoolchildren trauma quadbike somerset accident emergency community Alan Jones, a 64-year-old former professional jockey, is struggling to sleep after his involvement in rescuing children and adults from a devastating school bus crash near Minehead, Somerset. The accident occurred when a bus … Read More
No Start Date Yet for £4.9m Bridgwater Carnival Facilities Upgrade Sunday, July 20, 2025 bridgwater carnival somerset construction upgrade funding towndeal facilities community council Nearly two months after awarding the contract, no start date has been set for the £4.9 million upgrade of Bridgwater Carnival’s facilities. The project is a key part of the £23.6 million Bridgwater Town Deal, funded by … Read More
Couple’s Tragic Loss Sparks Transformative Hospital Makeover Sunday, July 20, 2025 charity hospital maternity pediatrics refurbishment community fundraising anxiety legacy healthcare Following the heartbreaking loss of their young son, Ben, Nicky and Neil Halford MBE have transformed grief into a powerful force for good. Through their charity, Time Is Precious, they are leading major hospital … Read More
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