MP Praises NHS Staff at Frome Community Hospital for Saving Her Husband’s Life Monday, June 29, 2026 nhs community hospital healthcare somerset frome anaphylaxis icb reform rural Anna Sabine, the Liberal Democrat MP for Frome and East Somerset, has publicly expressed her gratitude to the NHS staff at Frome Community Hospital who saved her husband’s life after he suffered an anaphylactic shock earlier … Read More
Heritage Railway Charity Faces Multiple Thefts, Suffering Significant Setback Saturday, June 20, 2026 heritage railway charity theft westsomersetrailway restoration fundraising rural vandalism community The West Somerset Railway Association (WSRA), a charity dedicated to preserving and supporting the heritage railway between Taunton and Minehead, has been hit by a disturbing series of thefts. In under two weeks, thieves have … Read More
Campaigners Welcome £50m 'Once-in-a-Generation' Investment to Combat Somerset Floods Friday, June 19, 2026 somerset flooding investment catchment resilience rural watermanagement stormchandra community flooddefences A rural flooding action group has hailed the government’s £50 million investment as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to safeguard Somerset communities from future flooding. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural … Read More
Prince William’s Secret £1,000 Donation Breathes New Hope into Somerset Arms Pub Revival Thursday, June 18, 2026 princewilliam somersetarms semington community pub donation wiltshire rural fundraising preservation Prince William has quietly donated £1,000 to the Semington Community Benefit Society, a local group committed to saving the Somerset Arms, the last remaining pub in the South West village of Semington, Wiltshire. The pub, … Read More
£30,000 Secured to Enhance Somerset’s Beloved Strawberry Line Cycle Route Wednesday, June 17, 2026 somerset strawberryline cycling walking mendiphills grant accessibility community rural conservation The Strawberry Line, a cherished walking and cycling route crossing rural Somerset, has recently received a significant boost thanks to a generous £30,000 grant from the Mendip Hills National Landscape management team. … Read More
£30,000 Secured to Enhance Popular Rural Somerset Cycle Route Wednesday, June 17, 2026 somerset cycling walking strawberryline mendiphills rural accessibility community grant volunteering Exploring the scenic Strawberry Line, a beloved walking and cycling route in rural Somerset, has become easier thanks to a generous £30,000 grant from the Mendip Hills National Landscape management team. Currently, the … Read More