Remarkable Somerset Women Nominated for West Country Women Award Friday, August 29, 2025 somerset health wellbeing women recognition awards complementary care community empowerment 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 … Read More
Dementia-Friendly Pledge Poised to Transform Peasedown into a Model Community Thursday, August 28, 2025 dementia peasedown community awareness alzheimer’s inclusion health support campaign training 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 … Read More
'I Thought I Had a Stomach Bug Before Things Escalated Rapidly' Tuesday, August 26, 2025 kidney cancer myeloma dialysis chemotherapy transplant cycling fundraising remission health 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 … Read More
New plans to enhance walking and cycling routes in Exmoor National Park Saturday, August 23, 2025 exmoor walking cycling nationalpark activetravel infrastructure sustainability publictransport tourism health sport 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, … Read More
Greek Holiday Tragedy: Dad Trapped Abroad Falls into Coma Thursday, August 21, 2025 greece coma holiday cancer insurance emergency fundraiser travel health emergencycare 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 … Read More
Prosecution of Nuclear Plant Contractors Following Serious Worker Injury at Hinkley Point C Tuesday, August 19, 2025 nuclear safety construction hinkleypointc prosecution injury onr health regulation engineering 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 … Read More