Noah Connell, a courageous nine-year-old boy living with Pierre Robin Sequence and born with part of his spine missing, has defied expectations by taking his first steps after meeting his Spider-Man hero. Noah, who typically …
Somerset Council has announced that a new rural transport hub in Langport, located in the heart of the Somerset Levels, will be operational by Christmas. This project is part of the council’s wider Bus Service Improvement …
A transformative transport vision for the West of England promises major changes not only for Bristol but for the wider North and North East Somerset region, stretching from Weston-super-Mare to Bath. Uniting the leadership …
A disabled nurse in Somerset is facing significant challenges accessing public car parks following the installation of new height barriers. Chloë Hammond, 34, who uses a wheelchair and drives a specialised van equipped to …
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 …
Two sub-national transport bodies in Southwest England, Western Gateway STB and Peninsula Transport STB, have combined resources to offer up to £100,000 in funding (£50,000 each) to support rural transport initiatives. This …
A recent citizen survey conducted by the action group Accessible Wells shines a spotlight on significant accessibility concerns faced by residents with mobility and disability challenges in the city of Wells. Carried out …
Matty Durbin, a 36-year-old electrician and devoted football coach from Clutton, Somerset, is currently stranded in Spain after a serious accident during his holiday. The father of two and coach of Clutton Football Club’s …
As anticipation builds for this year’s Glastonbury Festival, seasoned attendees are sharing crucial advice to help first-timers prepare their bodies for the demands of the event. Set amidst the iconic fields of Worthy Farm …
After suffering a serious asthma attack, Hayley Coombs has been left with a neurological disorder that has drastically changed her life. The attack, followed by a prolonged seizure, resulted in her inability to feel her left …
Diana Keys, a 65-year-old mother from Somerset, was initially told her symptoms of motor neurone disease (MND) were merely due to stress from her divorce. However, she knew there was more to it. After three years of …
Diana Keys, a 65-year-old mother from Somerset, initially dismissed her unusual symptoms as stress from her recent divorce. However, as her symptoms progressed, she sought medical advice and was eventually diagnosed with …
In response to a request from the Department for Transport (DfT) under the government’s ‘bus back better’ initiative, Somerset County Council has allocated up to £510,000 for the construction of a ‘rural mobility hub’. This …