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Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust Surpasses £500,000 Goal to Support Young Singers Monday, September 8, 2025 wells choristers fundraising music education cathedral trust scholarships choir charity The Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust (WCCT) has triumphantly exceeded its fundraising target, raising over £500,000 in just two years to help remove financial barriers for children wishing to join the historic Wells Cathedral … Read More
Critical Appeal Launched to Protect Somerset’s Beloved Catcott Nature Reserve Monday, August 25, 2025 somerset catcott wildlife conservation reserve habitat birds donation trust nature Somerset Wildlife Trust has urgently launched an appeal to raise £535,000 for the conservation and enhancement of the Catcott Nature Reserve, a cherished flagship site located on the Somerset Levels. Having managed Catcott … Read More
Somerset Community Hospital Staff Face Uncertainty Ahead of NHS Reforms Monday, August 18, 2025 somerset nhs community healthcare reforms jobs beds consultation staff trust Staff at Somerset’s community hospitals have raised concerns that they are being interviewed to determine who will keep their jobs as the NHS prepares to implement major reforms. The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, which … Read More
Master Manipulator Ben Millin Deceives and Defrauds Multiple Women Out of Nearly £40,000 Tuesday, August 12, 2025 fraud manipulation deception romancefraud victimimpact mentalhealth financialabuse avonsomerset courtcase trust Ben Millin, a 32-year-old man from Yeovil, has been exposed as a master manipulator who exploited the trust of multiple women by weaving a complex web of lies about family tragedies, health crises, and luxury trips to defraud … Read More
Hestercombe Gardens Historic Attraction Enters Administration Amid Financial Challenges Friday, August 8, 2025 hestercombe gardens administration heritage trust estate weddings conservation somerset attraction Hestercombe Gardens, a cherished historic attraction featuring a 16th-century house and beautifully landscaped gardens, has entered administration due to financial difficulties. The estate, which also serves as a popular … Read More