Taking on para surfing after two heart attacks
Kay Millar from Frome has ambitions to represent Team England. Source link
Drag artists ‘shocked’ as gig posters vandalised in Somerset
A drag act say they are shocked and hurt after promotional posters of an upcoming gig were vandalised with their faces cut out. The posters promoting Absolutely Dragulous, a drag performance by George and Jason Talbot-Sullovan, were targeted in Shepton Mallet, Somerset.The married couple from Bournemouth said since posting what had happened on Facebook they had received further abuse."It is very hurtful. It's made me feel very down and depressed," said George."You get abused in the streets, sometimes…
Henry Arundell on ‘pride’ of England return and feeling ‘settled’ at Bath
Arundell was one of England's brightest prospects when he signed for Racing in 2023 following the collapse of his former club London Irish, with his blistering pace catching headlines instantly. Then aged just 20, Arundell scored seven tries in 10 appearances for England - including five in a pool match against Chile in September 2023 on his World Cup debut.The move to France meant he was ineligible for England until he signed for hometown club Bath to return…
Seafront darkness after fault and Christmas ‘dubs’ return
BBCStreetlights on Burnham seafront have not been workingHere's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media.Our pick of local website storiesOur top three from yesterdayWhat to watch on social media Source link
County Championship: Notts to start title defence against Somerset
There will be a notable change in the women's One-Day Cup next summer with Yorkshire joining the eight teams granted tier one status for the 2025 season.It means the first fully professional women's 50-over Roses match will take place against holders Lancashire at Old Trafford on Saturday, 25 April, with the return game on 12 September.Yorkshire won the League Two trophy last season, beating Glamorgan by nine wickets at Worcester, with Erin Thomas hitting an unbeaten 62. In…
McLaren had ‘concern’ early in Las Vegas GP after Lando Norris & Oscar Piastri disqualified
"It was clear from the data that the level of unexpected porpoising would be a concern," Stella said."We realised relatively soon that this level of porpoising was causing a high level of skid-wear energy and this is the reason why both drivers started to take remedial actions in various parts of the circuit."McLaren asked the drivers to employ a technique known as 'lift and coast' before corners in an attempt to reduce the aerodynamic load on the cars…
Arundell: “It’s always been the club I wanted to play for”
Bath & England player Henry Arundell speaks to the BBC’s Jack Killah about returning home Source link
Frome para surfer finds ‘lifeline’ after two heart attacks
Jack Killah,SomersetandDawn Limbu,West of EnglandKay MillarKay Millar has her eyes set on becoming a para surfer with Team EnglandA woman who survived two heart attacks has said para surfing has become a "lifeline" as she sets her eyes on representing Team England.Kay Millar, 29, from Frome in Somerset, has limb-paralysis and arm weakness and has been in a wheelchair since the age of 12. Then last year she had two unexpected heart attacks.She said this led to her…
Appeal for Somerset volunteers to offer young people lodgings
BBCLeon, 18 and Pat, 76, were paired together on the scheme earlier this yearA scheme pairing young adults who have often been in care with people who have a spare room is looking for new volunteers.The Stepping Stones project, run by Somerset Council, provides homes for people aged 18 to 21 who are moving from care to adulthood.Leon, 18, and Pat, 76, were paired together in January 2025 and Leon said it's given him a lot of confidence…
What does a ‘tourist tax’ mean for the West of England?
Visitors to the west of England may soon have to pay an overnight visitor levy under plans set out in the autumn Budget.Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to give locally-elected mayors across the UK the power to enforce a tourist tax and reinvest the money directly into their areas.According to government statements, the new levy would be "modest" and applies to hotels, B&Bs, holiday lets, guesthouses and other paid accommodation.Bath and North East Somerset (BANES) councillor Kevin Guy…
Delivering new Somerset railway station ‘remains on the horizon’
Daniel MumbyLocal Democracy Reporter Daniel MumbyPlanned site of the New Somerton Railway Station seen from the Ricksey Lane BridgeDelivering a new rural railway station remains "on the horizon" despite the immediate lack of funding, a council said.Plans to deliver a new railway station to serve the growing towns of Somerton and Langport, in Somerset, were dealt a blow shortly after last year's general election when chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves MP cancelled the restoring your railway fund…
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