Somerset Writer Turns Heads with Innovative Dress Made from Manuscript Pages Sunday, November 2, 2025 author writing fantasy wells design manuscript dress creativity literature inspiration While some authors might hide or destroy their first manuscripts, Wells writer Willow Hewett has taken a uniquely creative approach to celebrate her work. She has designed and crafted a stunning dress made from the original … Read More
Somerset Writer Captivates with Unique Dress Crafted from Book Pages Sunday, November 2, 2025 willowhewett wells author fashion bookdress fantasy writing inspiration somerset literature Writers have many ways to mark the milestones of their careers—some destroy their first manuscripts, others hide them away. But Wells author Willow Hewett has taken a truly imaginative approach. She has designed a captivating … Read More
School Unites to Honor Beloved Teacher’s Lasting Legacy Tuesday, October 28, 2025 tribute teacher education community legacy inspiration school impact dedication memorial The school community recently came together to pay a heartfelt tribute to Luke, a teacher whose influence touched the lives of countless students and colleagues. Known for his dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to … Read More
Top Gun Inspires Frome Man to Achieve Historic Jetpack Flight Saturday, October 18, 2025 jetpack aviation gravityindustries topgun flight innovation somerset dreams inspiration persistence Louis Skupien, a man from Somerset, recently made history by taking off from a quiet field near Frome while strapped into a 1,300-horsepower jet suit. Joining an elite group of fewer than 800 people worldwide to achieve fully … Read More
Somerset Man’s Extraordinary Journey: Defying the Odds to Walk Saturday, October 18, 2025 cerebralpalsy mobility inspiration fitness perseverance recovery determination wheelchair rehabilitation disability At a fitness centre in Yeovil, an inspiring story of courage, resilience, and determination is unfolding. Ryan Wilt Zen, 30, who has lived with quadriplegic cerebral palsy and has been wheelchair-bound since birth, is defying … Read More
Somerset Women Achieve Black Belt Mastery in Karate After Lockdown Wednesday, October 15, 2025 karate blackbelt somerset lockdown selfdefense martialarts agediversity inspiration fitness community Two women from Somerset, Susie McPherson of Merriott and Beryl Bellamy of South Petherton, have defied age expectations by earning their black belts in karate after beginning the sport following lockdown. The pair, both 79 … Read More