Partner's Heartbreaking Tribute to Proud Scotsman Colin Lawson Friday, September 5, 2025 colinlawson tribute murder family grief scotland resilience love justice heritage The Lawson family is grieving the tragic loss of Colin Lawson, 43, who died on August 22 at a home in Holbrook Park, South Petherton. Colin’s partner, Josephine, has paid a moving tribute to the man she describes as the … Read More
Record Wildfire Response in 2025 Highlights Rising Pressure on Fire Services Friday, September 5, 2025 wildfire firefighters climate emergency nfcc england wales resilience funding safety Fire and rescue services in England and Wales have confronted an unprecedented 996 wildfire incidents so far in 2025, setting a new record. This surge comes despite a significant 25% reduction in firefighter numbers since … Read More
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
Rare Archive Images Reveal the Devastation of the 1968 Somerset Floods Monday, August 25, 2025 somerset floods 1968 chewvalley disaster archive images devastation wildlife resilience In 1968, Somerset experienced one of the most devastating flood events in its history. Torrents of water swept through the towns and villages of the Chew Valley, leaving behind scenes of destruction that are both haunting and … Read More
Rare Archive Images Reveal Devastation of 1968 Somerset Floods Monday, August 25, 2025 somerset floods 1968 chewvalley archive devastation disaster history resilience community In 1968, the Somerset region faced catastrophic flooding that profoundly impacted the Chew Valley and surrounding communities. These rare archive images capture the raw devastation caused by relentless torrents of water that … Read More
Care Home Owners Invest £1.4M to Prevent Flooding at Bath Riverside Site Saturday, August 16, 2025 flooding carehome bath riverside defenses construction community olderadults resilience protection Owners of Bridgemead care home in Bath are proactively addressing increasing flood risks by investing approximately £1.4 million in upgraded flood defenses. Since taking over management in October 2024, the Pilgrims’ Friend … Read More