Daniel Adams, a devoted shopkeeper in Clevedon, has been deeply moved by the overwhelming community support he has received after losing a High Court battle against North Somerset Council’s new parking charges. Despite facing …
A tragic fire that broke out late on Friday night in the village of Oake, near Taunton, Somerset, has left two families homeless after their houses were engulfed and destroyed within minutes. The blaze originated from a …
Jolly Jumpers Playzone, a beloved soft play centre in Bridgwater, Somerset, is urgently seeking community support as it faces soaring operational costs. This family-run business, founded over a decade ago by the Welham …
Jolly Jumpers Playzone, a beloved family-run soft play centre in Bridgwater, Somerset, is urgently seeking support as escalating operational costs threaten its future. The Welham family, who have managed the centre for over a …
If you recently visited Nailsea, a charming town in North Somerset, you might have noticed something unusual—handmade knitted breasts adorning every other bollard along the High Street. Alongside pink bunting, balloons, and …
If you find Nailsea, a charming town in North Somerset, awash in shades of pink each spring, you’re not imagining things. From knitted breasts adorning street bollards to pink bunting fluttering overhead and even a pub turned …
The family of Police Constable Logan Gartshore have spoken movingly about their loss, highlighting the hidden struggles he faced with a hair loss condition and mental health challenges. Logan, 24, served the Avon and Somerset …
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 …
Inspired by a tragic accident he witnessed in 2020, Royal Navy sailor Rob Cozens from Somerset has embarked on an extraordinary 875-mile run across the UK to raise funds for several charities close to his heart. The …
Rob Cozens, a Royal Navy sailor and father of three from Somerset, has embarked on an extraordinary 875-mile run across the UK, inspired by a tragic event he witnessed in 2020. Alongside fellow sailors Duncan Fraser and …
A Somerset family’s life took an unexpected turn when Lisa Pugh, 38, was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Lisa and her husband Dean, both 38, who met at school and share two sons, are now campaigning to raise funds for a …
The Somerset community is mourning the loss of Clive Bond, a respected member of the local music scene, whose body was discovered on January 24th on Red Road, near the Brean Country Club. Clive, aged 70, was a long-time …
Taunton Rugby Club has suffered extensive damage following severe flooding caused by Storm Chandra, prompting an urgent appeal for community support. The floodwaters completely submerged the club’s pitch and key facilities, …
Taunton Rugby Club has been devastated by severe flooding caused by Storm Chandra, leaving the entire pitch and clubhouse underwater. The storm, which struck on 27 January 2026, resulted in an estimated £19,000 in damages and …
A tragic house fire in Taunton has left a family grieving the loss of their beloved dog and trying to recover from extensive damage to their home. The blaze erupted on Friday, January 9, at approximately 4:54 pm in a …