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
Somerset Grandmother Completes 97-Mile Hadrian’s Wall Walk to Raise Thousands for NHS Friday, September 12, 2025 fundraising nhs hadrianswall endurance arthritis cancer musgrovepark walk inspiration family In a remarkable display of strength and determination, 90-year-old Mary Nicholson from Burnham-on-Sea completed the entire 97-mile stretch of Hadrian’s Wall to raise funds for the NHS. Her inspiring journey raised over … Read More
Somerset Girl, 10, Champions Sport Inclusion with Inspiring Fundraiser Sunday, August 17, 2025 somerset sport fundraiser charity children running inspiration community inclusion mintridge Sport and exercise play a vital role in our mental and physical wellbeing, and for 10-year-old Jemima Carew Pole from Horsington, Somerset, this belief is more than just words—it’s a way of life. Passionate about sport, … Read More
I Scored a £49 M&S Jacket Inspired by Denise Welch on Loose Women Monday, July 21, 2025 fashion ms shacket denisewelch style inspiration jacket daytimetv peruna shopping If you had asked me a month ago about my go-to fashion inspiration from daytime TV, I would have named the usual stars: Frankie Bridge, Cat Deeley, or Rochelle Humes. Denise Welch, however, would not have been near the top of … Read More