'Every time the phone rings you panic' - Somerset woman's agonising wait for the gift of life Wednesday, July 9, 2025 transplant heart donation waitinglist organ health patient marathon somerset surgery sport Kerry Fear, a 50-year-old woman from Yeovil, Somerset, shares the emotional journey of living with a congenital heart condition and facing the urgent wait for a heart transplant. Born seemingly healthy, Kerry’s struggles … Read More
Friends to Run 15 Marathons in 15 Days to Honor Loved Ones Lost to Cancer Wednesday, July 9, 2025 marathon cancer charity endurance fundraising friendship motivation mentalhealth running tribute sport Two best friends are gearing up for an extraordinary feat: running 15 marathons in 15 consecutive days to honor their beloved family members lost to cancer. Milo Young, 26, from Bath, Somerset, and Gabe Maddison, 26, from … Read More
Marchioness of Bath Conquers Kenyan Lewa Marathon to Support Wildlife Conservation Thursday, July 3, 2025 marchioness lewa marathon kenya tusk conservation wildlife fundraising safari endangered sport Emma Thynn, the Marchioness of Bath, left behind the comforts of her Longleat estate to challenge herself in the rugged landscapes of northern Kenya by participating in the 25th Lewa Safari Marathon on June 28. Taking on a … Read More
Somerset Student Conquers World’s Highest Marathon in Incredible Feat of Endurance Friday, June 20, 2025 everest marathon endurance himalayas albiejervis selinajervis adventure richardhuish highaltitude challenge sport Albie Jervis, a student from Somerset, took on the extraordinary challenge of the 2025 International Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon, the highest marathon in the world. Uniquely, he was accompanied by his mother, Selina … Read More
Dad's Marathon Effort Raises £2,000 for School Minibus Wednesday, April 30, 2025 father marathon fundraising school minibus disability community charity special education london marathon Warren Morgan, a devoted father from Yeovil, recently completed the London Marathon, raising nearly £2,000 to purchase a much-needed new minibus for his daughter’s special school in Somerset. Despite battling a crippling calf … Read More
Woman Defies Parkinson’s Diagnosis with London Marathon Run Saturday, April 26, 2025 inspiration parkinson’s marathon determination perseverance pd warrior exercise community resilience health A 51-year-old woman from Congresbury, Amanda Palmer, is set to participate in her sixth marathon, defying the challenges posed by her Parkinson’s diagnosis. Since being diagnosed in 2021 at the age of 47, Amanda has found … Read More