£50m Investment to Shield Somerset Communities and Farmers from Future Flooding Monday, June 8, 2026 somerset flooding investment climatechange agriculture floodprotection resilience government infrastructure emergencymanagement The Government has committed £50 million to safeguard Somerset’s residents, farmers, and businesses against escalating flood risks. This significant funding will enable Somerset Council to implement various flood protection … Read More
£50m Investment Boosts Flood Defenses for Somerset Communities and Farmers Monday, June 8, 2026 somerset flooding investment climatechange farmers government infrastructure resilience emergency environment The UK Government has committed £50 million to bolster Somerset’s defenses against escalating flood risks, safeguarding residents, farmers, and businesses from future disasters. This significant funding will be directed … Read More
Keep on Keeping On: The Secret to a Happy Life at 105 Saturday, May 16, 2026 longevity music wwii piano actress travel resilience community celebration inspiration Constance Pullom, a remarkable woman who played piano in an RAF band during the Second World War, has celebrated her 105th birthday in Bath. Born in 1921, Constance showed her musical talent early, learning piano at just … Read More
'The Only Certainty Is Uncertainty': Lewis Moody on Life, Loss, and Finding New Purpose After an MND Diagnosis Wednesday, May 13, 2026 lewismoody mnd rugby resilience ai charity support motorneuronedisease adaptation purpose sport Lewis Moody MBE, the former England rugby captain and British & Irish Lion, known affectionately as “Mad Dog” for his relentless playing style, now faces a different kind of challenge: living with Motor … Read More
TV Star Sarah Beeny Opens Up About Life in Somerset and Navigating Dark Days Saturday, May 9, 2026 sarahbeeny somerset mentalhealth breastcancer countryside property television resilience recovery inspiration Property expert and television presenter Sarah Beeny reveals how relocating to the tranquil Somerset countryside has been a vital support for her mental health—though she admits there are still challenging days when “the … Read More
TV Star Sarah Beeny Opens Up About Life in Somerset and Coping with Dark Days Saturday, May 9, 2026 sarahbeeny somerset mentalhealth breastcancer property countryside resilience empowerment television coping Sarah Beeny, the celebrated property presenter known for Channel 4’s Property Ladder, reveals how relocating to the peaceful Somerset countryside has positively impacted her mental health, even as she acknowledges the … Read More