Deborah Collins, a Liberal Democrat councillor for the Widcombe and Lyncombe ward in Bath and North East Somerset, has announced her resignation from the council to concentrate on her cancer treatment. Since being elected in …
Frank Shellard, a 67-year-old farmer from Bath, Somerset, is pioneering the UK’s only commercial production of mare’s milk—one of the world’s most expensive and unique dairy alternatives. Priced at £24 per litre, or about …
Angie Bunce-Mason, a mother from Barnstaple, North Devon, tragically lost her daughter Elana in 2009 after the three-year-old contracted chickenpox, which led to severe internal complications. Although Elana initially showed …
Gardeners’ World host Adam Frost recently shared a humorous glimpse into home life as his wife prioritizes their dog, Buster, over his TV appearances. The 55-year-old presenter was chatting with Zoe Ball about his career and …
Two inspiring Somerset women, Lorna and Rachael Kennard-Wall, co-founders of It’s All About Health, have been nominated in the Health, Social Care & Wellbeing category of the West Country Women Awards. Established in 2022, …
Peasedown is on track to become Bath and North East Somerset’s first dementia-friendly community, thanks to an inspiring campaign led by the Peasedown Community Trust. This September, during World Alzheimer’s Month, local …
Tim Blackburn, 60, from Somerset, never imagined that what he assumed was a simple stomach bug would escalate into a life-threatening condition. Three years ago, while trying to enjoy Christmas with his family, Tim …
Exmoor National Park, spanning the Devon-Somerset border, is set to become more accessible for walkers and cyclists through a comprehensive new active travel plan. Despite a vast network of public rights of way, bridleways, …
Alan Kirby, a 67-year-old from Marston Magna, is fighting for his life after his family holiday in Greece took a devastating turn. Since July 6, Alan has been trapped in Greece following a sudden illness initially suspected …
Two firms responsible for construction at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, Bouygues Travaux Publics SAS and Laing O’Rourke Delivery Ltd, are set to face prosecution after a worker suffered serious injuries when a …
Tara Burrows, a single mother from Highbridge, Somerset, is asking for help as her 14-year-old son, Harvey, battles a brain tumour for the second time. Harvey was first diagnosed at just two years old and has now begun …
For Dan Aldridge, Member of Parliament for Weston-super-Mare, Weston isn’t just where he lives—it’s a place that truly shaped him. Arriving as a teenager when his father’s job brought the family to Sand Bay, Dan’s early years …
Specialists and road safety advocates are calling for the introduction of a legally enforced “maximum driving age,” mandating that drivers relinquish their licences once they reach a certain age. Unlike many other countries, …
For many older men working in industries or large factories, booking an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening might not be a priority. Although the NHS sends automatic invitations to men at age 65, those working far from …
A Somerset GP is urging caution for anyone considering purchasing weight loss drugs online, highlighting the dangers posed by counterfeit and unsafe products. Dr Ulrike Naumann, an obesity and weight management specialist, …