Maya Jama Reveals Heartbreaking Reason for Hiding Her South West Accent Thursday, August 14, 2025 mayajama bristol accent london grief loveisland media identity resilience childhood Maya Jama, the charismatic presenter known for hosting Love Island, has shared a poignant story about her early years and the challenges she faced with her accent after relocating from Bristol to London. Celebrating her 31st … Read More
Taunton’s Conquest Centre Expands Services to Meet Growing Demand for Therapeutic Support Wednesday, August 6, 2025 therapy neurodivergence trauma mentalhealth outdoorlearning inclusion neurodiversity community resilience support Taunton’s Conquest Centre, a specialist therapy facility, has expanded its services significantly in response to a rising demand for supportive care. Originally founded as a Riding for the Disabled centre, Conquest has … Read More
Teacher Turned Curate Begins New Ministry in Peasedown After Inspiring Journey of Faith Sunday, August 3, 2025 curate faith church youth community education ministry resilience sussex cancer Rachel Howlett, a former secondary school teacher, has embraced a new calling as curate for the St J’s Group Benefice, a cluster of Anglican churches serving rural Somerset. This group includes St John’s Peasedown, St … Read More
Bath Man Flies Killer Drones in Ukraine and Would Do It All Over Again Sunday, July 27, 2025 drone ukraine war military aviation trauma security frontline technology resilience Adam Gaines, a 47-year-old tree surgeon from Bath, once spent his days clinging to wind turbines in the British countryside. Today, he looks back on six intense months piloting explosive drones over battle-worn fields in … Read More
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