Pregnant Woman's Hearing Loss Misdiagnosed as Tinnitus Uncovers Hidden Brain Tumour Friday, February 20, 2026 brain tumour meningioma tinnitus pregnancy diagnosis surgery recovery fundraising research Stephanie Hilliard, a mother of four from Axbridge, Somerset, faced a terrifying ordeal when her hearing loss and other symptoms were mistakenly dismissed as tinnitus. As her balance worsened and facial numbness set in during … Read More
Leon Greenwood: From Injury to Bobsleigh Gold Contender Friday, February 20, 2026 bobsleigh olympics rehabilitation athlete recovery inspiration teamgb motivation wintergames comeback sport Leon Greenwood’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Just five years ago, this Batley-born, University of Bath-trained athlete was told he might never walk without pain again. Now, at 28, he’s gearing up to represent … Read More
Somerset Flooding Crisis Shifts from Emergency to Recovery Phase Wednesday, February 18, 2026 somerset flooding stormchandra recovery environmentagency emergency pumping roadclosures floodrisk communitysupport The flooding situation in Somerset has improved significantly, prompting authorities to stand down the major incident status as recovery and clean-up efforts are now underway. Since the severe flooding caused by Storm Chandra … Read More
Major Update on Somerset Flooding Crisis as Recovery Phase Begins Wednesday, February 18, 2026 somerset flooding recovery environmentagency stormchandra pumps flooddefences emergencyresponse roadclosures safety The flooding crisis in Somerset, triggered by Storm Chandra in late January, is showing clear signs of improvement as the incident moves from emergency response to recovery. Somerset Council, alongside the Environment Agency, … Read More
Student Triumphs Over Traumatic Brain Injury to Graduate After Three Years Monday, February 16, 2026 braininjury recovery phd memoryloss postconcussion disabilitysupport universityofbristol resilience academiclife injuryrehabilitation EmmaLucy Cole, a dedicated PhD student from Taunton, Somerset, has achieved a remarkable milestone by graduating three years after sustaining a traumatic brain injury that caused significant memory loss. EmmaLucy was in the … Read More
Somerset Flooding Latest: Rainfall Totals Begin to Decline Sunday, February 15, 2026 somerset flooding rainfall waterlevels floodwaters relief rivers recovery weather monitoring After weeks of persistent heavy rainfall, Somerset is finally seeing a gradual reduction in water levels. The recent decrease in precipitation has brought some relief to the flood-hit areas, though many communities remain …