Two dedicated team members from the Longleat estate are trading the wild safari rides for running shoes as they prepare to take on the iconic London Marathon on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Maisie Squire and Scott Ashman will run …
Sophie Burrows, a 23-year-old from Cheddar, is about to embark on a challenging 100km trek deep into the Colombian jungle, a heartfelt mission to raise funds and awareness in memory of her two brothers who tragically took …
When the annual dog show at Ferne Animal Sanctuary was canceled due to severe weather, the charity faced a £5,000 shortfall in winter funding. Yet from this setback emerged a deeply moving initiative that not only helped …
Photos reveal the devastating aftermath of a fire that consumed a wooden cabin belonging to Somerset couple Lyla Griffin, 18, and her boyfriend Neo Stamp, 19, just days before they were due to move in. The £60,000 cabin, …
Three school heads from the Moorland Federation are trading classrooms for countryside trails as they cycle across Exmoor to raise essential funds for Somerset’s air ambulance service. On Tuesday, December 2, educators Mr …
Once dismissed as a potential “retail horror,” the Old Cinema in Yeovil has transformed from a former Art Deco movie house into a flourishing charity shop, proving sceptics wrong and becoming a vital community hub. Operated …
Wally, a spirited six-year-old Lurcher known for his boundless energy and affectionate nature, never expected a stroll on his local marsh to become a nightmare. When he unexpectedly collided with a concealed rusty metal pole, …
Wally, a six-year-old Lurcher full of energy and affection, was enjoying his usual walk along the marshland when tragedy struck. Hidden within the tall grass lay a rusty metal pole, which Wally collided with at full speed. …
Elizabeth Murphy, a 60-year-old woman from Taunton, initially believed she was experiencing typical menopause symptoms when she began struggling to find words, type, and spell. Attributing these challenges to brain fog and …
Elizabeth Murphy, a 60-year-old woman from Taunton, initially believed the troubling symptoms she was experiencing were related to menopause. Struggling with word-finding difficulties, spelling issues, and a noticeable …
St Margaret’s Hospice is calling on the community to join its brand-new Fireworks Night this November as volunteers. This exciting event promises a dazzling, music-synchronised fireworks display at Taunton Racecourse on …
Keynsham Baptist Church, a treasured Grade II listed building at the heart of the town since 1835, urgently needs £350,000 to fund essential repairs and prevent closure. Originally established as a place of worship, the …
A historic church at the heart of Keynsham, originally opened in 1835 as a Baptist place of worship, is embarking on a vital fundraising campaign to secure £350,000 for urgent repairs. The Grade II listed building on High …
The fight to save The Britannia Inn, the only pub serving East Wells and surrounding villages, has reached a pivotal moment as locals push to bring the historic establishment into community ownership. The pub faces conversion …
The Shrimpton family from Crewkerne, Somerset, is grieving the heartbreaking loss of their 10-year-old son, Bailey, who passed away just days after showing symptoms initially thought to be a simple stomach bug. Bailey came …