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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Kayla Gibbard, a receptionist at Quantock Veterinary Hospital, has been named British Veterinary Receptionist of the Year by the British Veterinary Receptionist Association. This prestigious award celebrates outstanding …
Kayla Gibbard, a receptionist at Quantock Veterinary Hospital, has been named British Veterinary Receptionist of the Year by the British Veterinary Receptionist Association. This prestigious award recognises the dedication …
Two inspiring Somerset women, Lorna and Rachael Kennard-Wall, co-founders of It’s All About Health, have been nominated in the Health, Social Care & Wellbeing category of the West Country Women Awards. Established in 2022, …
Frome and East Somerset MP Anna Sabine has urged the UK government to do more to resolve the crisis in Gaza, joining six other Somerset MPs in a growing call for official recognition of Palestine as an independent state. …
Taunton School has proudly been shortlisted for two prestigious Independent Schools of the Year awards, highlighting its outstanding achievements in early years education and international student support. The School is …
Nicky Male, a dedicated Tesco colleague from Chard, has been honoured with an invitation to Buckingham Palace in recognition of her exceptional community work. With 23 years at the local Tesco Superstore, Nicky is a …
Football legend David Beckham has received a knighthood in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours, with his wife Victoria Beckham bestowed the title Lady Beckham. The couple share four children: Brooklyn, 26, Romeo, 22, Cruz, …
Dozens of firefighters and rescue personnel were celebrated for their longstanding commitment and exceptional bravery at a special awards ceremony held in Tidworth. On Friday, May 9, the Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue …
Four exceptional Somerset businesses have recently been honored with the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise (KAE). The recipients - Shearwell Data, Wittenstein High Integrity Systems Ltd, Viper Innovations Ltd and John …