New Somerset Boutique Brings Fashion and Community Spirit Back to Watchet Saturday, July 19, 2025 boutique fashion community watchet resilience localbusiness somerset entrepreneurship affordability inclusivity Tucked away behind a hardware store in the seaside town of Watchet lies Maria’s Casual Wear, a vibrant new clothing boutique that opened its doors in April. More than just a retail space, it embodies resilience, community, … Read More
Man Convicted of Historic Sexual Abuse Against 13-Year-Old Boy Monday, July 14, 2025 conviction abuse historic sexual justice victim sentencing trial resilience law Stefon Winter, 73, formerly of Goatacre, Calne, has been found guilty of historic sexual offences against a 13-year-old boy. The convictions, which include two counts of buggery and three counts of indecent assault, relate to … Read More
Pilot’s Dream of Motherhood Realized After Years of Challenges Saturday, July 5, 2025 fertility ivf embryo motherhood pilot preservation pandemic resilience bcrm family Joanna Forrester, an offshore helicopter pilot, fulfilled her long-held dream of becoming a mother at age 44 after a complex fertility journey fraught with setbacks, separation, and pandemic obstacles. Having frozen her … Read More
Queen’s College Joins Global Elite as High Performance Learning World Class School Friday, June 27, 2025 education excellence learning resilience criticalthinking leadership inclusion schools achievement innovation Queen’s College in Somerset has been honoured with the distinguished High Performance Learning (HPL) World Class School status, placing it among a select group of institutions worldwide renowned for exceptional educational … Read More
Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage Obliterated by Fire Just Weeks Before Festival Thursday, June 26, 2025 glastonbury pyramid fire festival stage music icon history worthyfarm resilience As Glastonbury Festival approaches, with hundreds of thousands preparing to flock to Worthy Farm, the memory of a devastating fire nearly 30 years ago still lingers. The famous Pyramid Stage, the heart and soul of the … Read More
‘I Went to Hospital for Tests and Woke Up Paralyzed Two Years Later’ Monday, June 16, 2025 paralysis fnd recovery resilience therapy seizures disability surgery awareness hope At just 20 years old, Megan Dixon’s life took an unimaginable turn when she went to the hospital for what should have been routine tests. What followed was two years trapped in a silent, motionless body—paralyzed from the … Read More