10-Year-Old Girl Raises Thousands to Help Grandparents Rebuild After Hurricane Tuesday, March 17, 2026 hurricane jamaica fundraiser community rebuilt disaster younghero relief home donation When Hurricane Melissa swept through Jamaica last October, it left devastation in its wake, including the destruction of the home of a local family’s beloved grandparents. In response to this tragedy, a determined 10-year-old … Read More
Somerset Woman’s Ultra-Rare Blood Frozen to Save Lives for Up to 30 Years Friday, March 13, 2026 blood rarity donation nhsbt transfusion frozen raretype sicklecell pregnancy genetics Mina Stoddart-Stones from Bridgwater, Somerset, is recognized as a VIP blood donor due to her extraordinarily rare blood type. At just 26 years old, she is one of only nine donors in the UK with a unique combination of blood … Read More
Man Skydives to Support Rehab Centre That Saved His Life Saturday, January 31, 2026 rehabilitation addiction charity fundraising sobriety support crisis community donation homelessness Jeremy Palmer, a 48-year-old from Bath, is gearing up to skydive this August to raise funds for Burlington House, the rehabilitation centre where he once detoxed and later came full circle to manage. His inspiring journey … Read More
Dearly-Loved Great-Grandmother Among 28 Somerset Death Notices Wednesday, January 14, 2026 obituaries somerset memorials funeral tribute bereavement condolence remembrance donation community The tradition of announcing the passing of loved ones in local news remains a cherished way for families to share their loss and celebrate lives lived. We are honored to be entrusted with publishing these important notices, … Read More
High Stakes Hair vs Hair Wrestling Match Set to Support Jessie May Children’s Hospice Sunday, December 28, 2025 wrestling charity donation hairtoshavematch somerset bristol sportsmanship hopecare entertainment fundraiser sport In an electrifying charity event, two of the UK’s top professional wrestlers will put more than just their strength on the line—they will risk their signature hairstyles in a gripping “Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow” … Read More
'She Deserves Every Chance to Keep Fighting' – Daughter's Plea as Mum Battles Cancer Friday, December 19, 2025 cancer fundraising ovariancancer ukraine family donation treatment surgery somerset fundraiser A Ukrainian woman living in Wells, Somerset, has touched hearts with her urgent fundraising campaign to fund a life-saving cancer operation for her mother. Siiara Nakhmetova is raising money for her mum, Fatima, whose ovarian … Read More