'Inspiring' Young Journalists Keeping Jill Dando's Legacy Alive Monday, December 22, 2025 jilldando journalism legacy blueplaque westonsupermare youngjournalists broadcasting media inspiration tribute A blue plaque was recently unveiled at the newsroom in Weston-super-Mare, marking the site where the renowned journalist Jill Dando began her illustrious career. This gesture not only honors Jill Dando’s memory but also … Read More
Railway 200 Exhibition Train Arrives in Somerset with Free Family Events Friday, November 28, 2025 railway exhibition somerset inspiration westsomersetrailway family heritage steamtrain museum festive The extraordinary “Inspiration” exhibition train, commemorating 200 years of the modern railway, has arrived at Bishops Lydeard station on the West Somerset Railway, offering free access to an engaging … Read More
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