Woman Who Survived Cancer Embraces New Purpose by Shaving Her Hair to Fundraise Thursday, August 28, 2025 cancer lymphoma survivorship chemotherapy fundraising hairdonation resilience recovery awareness charity Jo Booth from Sherborne, a courageous survivor of aggressive Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, is turning her hair into a powerful symbol of hope and resilience. Having battled the disease since her diagnosis at 30 in 2017, Jo has … Read More
Lives Transformed as Street Drinking and Anti-Social Behaviour Decline in Trowbridge Monday, August 25, 2025 trowbridge asb streetdrinking substanceuse policing community outreach support recovery intervention Street drinking and anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Trowbridge have seen a notable decline this year, according to a spokesperson from Wiltshire Police. Once known for its struggles with ASB, this Somerset-adjacent town is … Read More
Shoaib Bashir Confident He Will Be Fit for Ashes Test Monday, August 18, 2025 shoaibbashir ashes england cricket injury recovery spinbowler testcricket australia perseverance sport Somerset spin bowler Shoaib Bashir is optimistic about being ready for the first Ashes Test this winter, expressing relief that the injury to his little finger occurred on his non-bowling hand. Bashir suffered the injury … Read More
Owners of Sunken Boats in Bath Face £55,000 Council Bill Friday, August 15, 2025 bath boats sunken river avon council debt recovery environment hazard Four boat owners in Bath have been formally billed a total of £55,000 by Bath & North East Somerset Council following the removal of their sunken boats from the River Avon. The council carried out the operation in May … Read More
Poundland Announces 12 More Store Closures Including Second Somerset Location Saturday, August 2, 2025 poundland closures retail somerset taunton restructuring discount stores recovery uk Poundland, the leading discount retail chain, has revealed the next phase of its store closure plan, confirming that 12 additional shops will close, including a second Somerset location in Taunton. This follows the recent … Read More
Two Injured as Lorry Catches Fire Following Collision on A303 Monday, July 21, 2025 a303 accident lorry collision fire emergency hospital police recovery diversion Two individuals have been hospitalized after a lorry collided with a broken-down car and subsequently caught fire on the westbound carriageway of the A303 near Mere on Monday, July 21. The incident occurred just before 10:30 … Read More