Bath WWII Veteran, 100, Finally Receives War Medals After 80 Years Wednesday, March 18, 2026 veteran medals worldwarii bath royalnavy military recognition legacy centenarian carehome Jack Rugg, a 100-year-old World War II veteran from Bath, has finally been awarded his war medals after an extraordinary wait of 80 years. Joining the Royal Navy at just 16, Jack served his country bravely during the war, but … Read More
Bradford-on-Avon Gymnast Katrin Hesse Shortlisted for Top British Gymnastics Award Wednesday, January 28, 2026 gymnastics awards youth coaching bradford-on-avon britishgymnastics community recognition aspiration inclusion Katrin Hesse, a promising young gymnast from Bradford-on-Avon and a member of King Edmund Acro Gym, has been named a finalist in the Young Person of the Year category at the prestigious 2026 British Gymnastics Awards. … Read More
Lockdown-born Bath business named one of UK’s most inspiring firms Saturday, November 29, 2025 smallbiz100 bath lockdown smallbusiness literature crafts independent entrepreneurship americanexpress recognition Born out of a creative spark during the 2020 lockdown, Literary Craft Parlour has grown from a passion project to a globally admired small business. Founded by Marianne Coote in Bath, this online shop transforms a love of … Read More
Cavanna Site Manager Willie Whitelaw Celebrates 25 Years of Dedication Wednesday, October 29, 2025 sitemanager career construction homebuilding cavanna safety quality apprenticeship recognition milestone Willie Whitelaw, a dedicated site manager from Chard, is celebrating a remarkable 25-year milestone with Cavanna Homes. Starting his journey at the turn of the millennium, Willie began as a forklift driver at the Torbay-based … Read More
Charity Founder Julie Matthews Honoured with British Empire Medal for Mental Health Advocacy Friday, October 24, 2025 charity mentalhealth peersupport community watchcio recognition volunteering conservation wellbeing somerset Julie Matthews, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Chard-based charity Watch CIO, has been awarded the prestigious British Empire Medal in recognition of her unwavering commitment to mental health support. The award … Read More
Somerset's Brightest and Best Businesses Honoured in Regional Tourism Awards Saturday, October 11, 2025 tourism business hospitality awards somerset finalists recognition innovation accommodation events The finalists and commended businesses in the 2025 Bristol, Bath, Somerset, and Gloucestershire Tourism Awards have been officially announced, showcasing the very best in the region’s tourism industry. These prestigious … Read More