Somerset Animal Sanctuary Urgently Seeks Support as Hay Prices Double Sunday, February 15, 2026 sanctuary hay animals winter donations somerset farming forage charity wildlife Ferne Animal Sanctuary, located near Chard in Somerset, has launched an urgent appeal to raise funds for 1,000 bales of hay, following a critical shortage caused by soaring prices. The sanctuary, which cares for more than 300 … Read More
Somerset Cancer Charity Faces Closure Without Urgent £55,000 Funding Friday, February 13, 2026 somerset cancer charity fundraising wehearyou support localcommunity counselling healthcare donations A beloved Somerset cancer charity, We Hear You (WHY), is on the brink of closure unless it can raise £55,000 by the end of April. The charity, which provides crucial support to patients and their families affected by cancer … Read More
Lovely Tributes Paid to 34 People in This Week's Somerset Death Notices Sunday, February 1, 2026 funerals tributes memorials somerset bereavement obituaries funeralservices donations community family The tradition of announcing the passing of loved ones through local news media remains a trusted and meaningful way to pay tribute. We are honoured to be entrusted with these important announcements, which not only appear in … Read More
Man to Skydiving to Support Rehab Centre That Transformed His Life Saturday, January 31, 2026 addiction recovery charity fundraising rehabilitation skydiving bath donations costofliving homelessness Jeremy Palmer, a 48-year-old from Bath, is preparing to skydive in August to raise funds for Burlington House, the rehab centre that played a pivotal role in his recovery from addiction. Jeremy’s story is one of hope and … Read More
Somerset Council Officer Receives £1,000 Bequest from Elderly Resident, Prompting Policy Review Tuesday, January 27, 2026 somerset council gifts hospitality policy bequest ethics governance donations transparency Somerset Council is considering revising its policies on gifts and hospitality after an officer was left £1,000 in the will of an elderly resident whom the council had supported for five years. The granddaughter of the … Read More
Heartfelt Tributes Honouring 21 Loved Ones in This Week’s Somerset Death Notices Sunday, January 25, 2026 tributes funerals somerset obituaries memorials remembrance donations community deathnotices funeralservices Announcing the passing of a loved one through local news media has long been a cherished tradition. We are honoured by the trust placed in us to share these significant announcements with the community. Each funeral notice … Read More