Bridgwater Steeplechaser Elise Thorner Reflects on Impressive World Championship Debut Thursday, September 18, 2025 steeplechase athletics worldchampionships elisethorner personalbest bridgwater tokyo2023 ukathletics trackandfield competition sport Elise Thorner’s journey to the World Athletics Championships has been nothing short of remarkable. The 24-year-old steeplechaser from Bridgwater stunned with a personal best to reach the final in her championship debut—a … Read More
Weymouth’s Growing Supermarket Cluster Sparks Concerns Among Independent Retailers Monday, September 15, 2025 weymouth supermarkets independent retail business dorset highstreet economy competition local Independent retailers in the coastal town of Weymouth, Dorset, are increasingly troubled as plans unfold for yet another supermarket to open in their community. This new outlet will mark the fifth major national chain within … Read More
Somerset Retiree Wins £78,000 McLaren in 19p Competition Monday, September 15, 2025 somerset mclaren lottery competition winner botb supercar retiree luxury prize Joseph Ryan, a 74-year-old retiree from Frome, Somerset, has won a stunning £78,000 McLaren 570GT through an online competition run by BOTB, and it only cost him 19p to enter. The former IT professional had been playing for … Read More
Clarks Village Celebrates Dogs with Free Pawsome Pooch Festival and £500 Prize Thursday, September 11, 2025 clarksvillage dogfestival canineceo pawsomepooch dogfriendly agility photoshoot dogtreats competition street Dog lovers and their four-legged friends are in for a treat as Clarks Village in Street hosts the Pawsome Pooch festival this weekend. This free event promises an exciting lineup of activities including agility sessions, pet … Read More
Somerset Fitness Instructor Ranked Fifth in World’s Strongest Man (Natural) Competition Wednesday, September 3, 2025 fitness strongman competition strength training yeovil gmpfitness natural masters athlete sport Gareth Penn, a dedicated fitness instructor from Yeovil, Somerset, has earned international recognition as one of the strongest men in the world. Competing at the World Strongest Man (Natural) competition in Galway, Ireland, … Read More
Somerset Chefs Gear Up for South West Culinary Championship Sunday, August 31, 2025 southwest culinary chefs competition cooking somerset michaelcaines exetercollege localproduce awards A talented group of chefs from the South West are gearing up as they advance to the semi-finals of the prestigious South West Chef of the Year Competition. Established by acclaimed chef Michael Caines MBE DL, this renowned … Read More