Charity

Dave Bignell (Bristol Town and Country Harriers) was at The Queens Arms in Bleadon to present this year’s donation of £4,000 to Jim Hardcastle (Mendip Hills Fund Manager)

Gruelling 50-mile race across Mendip Hills raises thousands

Could you give Penne the Caucasian Shepherd/Newfoundland cross a forever home?

Could you give Penne the Caucasian Shepherd/Newfoundland cross a forever home?

St Giles Animal Rescue

St Giles column: I had no idea a day to remember your pets existed

St John Ambulance cadets' summer presentation in 2010

St John Ambulance cadets' summer presentation in 2010

Looking Back: When St John Ambulance recognised its cadets in 2010

St Margaret's Hospice patient Michael Johnson

St Margaret's Hospice patient Michael Johnson

Hospice charity shop campaign launched in Somerset

Emily Brenchley and her partner Giles are trying to help friend Kayleigh Ewan, who was recently re-diagnosed with cancer

Emily Brenchley and her partner Giles are trying to help friend Kayleigh Ewan, who was recently re-diagnosed with cancer

Yeovil couple to run 10km every day for friend with terminal cancer

Left to right: Cher Griffiths, advanced nurse practitioner, and Nicole Durman, registered nurse at St Margaret’s Hospice Care

Left to right: Cher Griffiths, advanced nurse practitioner, and Nicole Durman, registered nurse at St Margaret’s Hospice Care

Housebuilder breaks fundraising record for Somerset hospice

Margaret Lomax, 81, from Taunton.

Margaret Lomax, 81, from Taunton.

Woman says parking fine for dropping off charity donations is 'absolute nonsense'

The Somerset Domestic Abuse Service has joined forces with the Somerset FA to raise awareness and promote safer communities through football

The Somerset Domestic Abuse Service has joined forces with the Somerset FA to raise awareness and promote safer communities through football

New football partnership to tackle domestic abuse in Somerset

St Giles Animal Rescue

St Giles column: Our dog's first holiday was a joy to witness

Compass Wellbeing has cancelled multiple sessions in recent weeks during a spell of extreme heat and has launched a fundraising campaign for the installation of air conditioning

Compass Wellbeing has cancelled multiple sessions in recent weeks during a spell of extreme heat and has launched a fundraising campaign for the installation of air conditioning

Taunton charity fundraising to keep services cool during heatwaves

Chubb Bulleid Solicitors has helped raise more than £75,000 through long-term support of the Will Aid campaign

Chubb Bulleid Solicitors has helped raise more than £75,000 through long-term support of the Will Aid campaign

Somerset solicitors help raise more than £75,000 for charity

Mr Amos recently attended a reception at the Houses of Parliament, where veterans' charity Help for Heroes launched the People’s Promise

Mr Amos recently attended a reception at the Houses of Parliament, where veterans' charity Help for Heroes launched the People’s Promise

Armed Forces Week

Somerset MP throws support behind campaign for veterans

From difficult beginnings to teacher and a life rebuilt through determination

The team of 3 from Somerset joins nearly 500 Finli colleagues who are taking part in sponsored hike.

The team of 3 from Somerset joins nearly 500 Finli colleagues who are taking part in sponsored hike.

Why a Somerset firm is quietly clocking up miles for Alzheimer’s charities

The team of 3 from Somerset joins nearly 500 Finli colleagues who are taking part in sponsored activities to collectively cover the 1,550 miles from Orkney – Finli's northernmost office – to its office in Arundel in the south of England.

The team of 3 from Somerset joins nearly 500 Finli colleagues who are taking part in sponsored activities to collectively cover the 1,550 miles from Orkney – Finli's northernmost office – to its office in Arundel in the south of England.

Taunton team joins nationwide relay raising funds for good cause

An RAF serviceman from Taunton is set to climb one of the steepest mountains in the world.

An RAF serviceman from Taunton is set to climb one of the steepest mountains in the world.

Somerset RAF serviceman to join forces in huge mountain climb

The storm damage to Somewhere To Go in Weston-super-Mare

The storm damage to Somewhere To Go in Weston-super-Mare

Storm flooding forces Somerset homeless charity to relocate

Help for Heroes

Help for Heroes

Armed Forces Week: A nation’s duty to those who have served

The soldiers from 19 and 20 Cadet Training Team and B-Company 6 Rifles in Taunton completed the triple challenge in five days back in 2009

The soldiers from 19 and 20 Cadet Training Team and B-Company 6 Rifles in Taunton completed the triple challenge in five days back in 2009

Help for Heroes

Looking Back: Taunton soldiers complete five-day charity challenge

Could you give Monica a forever home?

Could you give Monica a forever home?

St Giles Animal Rescue

St Giles column: Could you help animals waiting to pounce on new homes?

Sea Cadets at Somerset Armed Forces Day.

Sea Cadets at Somerset Armed Forces Day.

Somerset Armed Forces Day returns for 2026

Ed Cullen at the reception hosted by the Lord Lieutenant of Somerset.

Ed Cullen at the reception hosted by the Lord Lieutenant of Somerset.

Success for volunteers behind free armed forces day event

Rachel Gilmour MP for Tiverton and Minehead visited Stogumber for the 45th annual charity Open Gardens event.

Rachel Gilmour MP for Tiverton and Minehead visited Stogumber for the 45th annual charity Open Gardens event.

Open gardens event raises record amount for children's charities and air ambulance

Gideon Amos: Praising the fabulous work by this Taunton housing charity

Ferne Animal Sanctuary near Chard has revealed four new murals celebrating the charity and the animals in its care

Ferne Animal Sanctuary near Chard has revealed four new murals celebrating the charity and the animals in its care

Animal sanctuary in Somerset unveils four new murals

Ms Gilmour has submitted an EDM in Parliament to mark the 125th anniversary of Minehead RNLI

Ms Gilmour has submitted an EDM in Parliament to mark the 125th anniversary of Minehead RNLI

Somerset MP honours 125 years of service by RNLI station

The application relates to The Great Western Hotel in Taunton

The application relates to The Great Western Hotel in Taunton

Licensing application lodged by YMCA for Taunton hotel

Taunton's Alan Rodriguez (not pictured) is set to complete a challenge, nearly a year in the making, to run a marathon in every city in England

Taunton's Alan Rodriguez (not pictured) is set to complete a challenge, nearly a year in the making, to run a marathon in every city in England

Taunton man on mission to run marathon in every English city

Alongside the swim, participants will learn CPR skills using the charity’s new female CPR manikins.

Alongside the swim, participants will learn CPR skills using the charity’s new female CPR manikins.

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance

Air ambulance launches topless swim to boost CPR for women

St Giles Animal Rescue

St Giles column: Why do dogs love rolling in excrement?

Yeovil NHS staff outside the hospital in the gear they'll be wearing when taking on the challenge.

Yeovil NHS staff outside the hospital in the gear they'll be wearing when taking on the challenge.

Yeovil Hospital

Yeovil hospital staff to run 400km ultramarathon from Land's End

A Taunton couple has paid tribute to their 'precious', much-loved baby boy Reggie.

A Taunton couple has paid tribute to their 'precious', much-loved baby boy Reggie.

Taunton couple pay loving tributes to 'precious' baby who lived for two hours

Eyetech Opticians in Street has launched 40 days of fundraising to mark four decades in business

Eyetech Opticians in Street has launched 40 days of fundraising to mark four decades in business

Street optician marks 40 years in business with fundraising campaign

Global brand founded in Somerset gives back to county of birth

Bucket rattlers about to approach members of the public for donations.

Bucket rattlers about to approach members of the public for donations.

More than 100 bikers donned pink for 'bra run' charity event

Devonshire Homes donated £250 to the Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital to contribute towards improvements to the hospital garden

Devonshire Homes donated £250 to the Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital to contribute towards improvements to the hospital garden

Housebuilder donates to support Somerset community hospital

Percy Pig and Taunton M&S team cheer on charity cyclists.

Percy Pig and Taunton M&S team cheer on charity cyclists.

M&S team cheer on cyclists as part of a YoungMinds fundraiser

St Giles Animal Rescue

St Giles column: How different animals react to music genres

Adam pictured with his family, who have been taking on fundraising and awareness initiatives in his honour.

Adam pictured with his family, who have been taking on fundraising and awareness initiatives in his honour.

Charity music event in memory of local student returns

The Aitken family from Butleigh spent the half-term week walking the Cumbrian Way to raise funds St Peter's Life-Line, a charity operating in Kenya

The Aitken family from Butleigh spent the half-term week walking the Cumbrian Way to raise funds St Peter's Life-Line, a charity operating in Kenya

Butleigh family completes 73-mile trek to raise funds for charity

Tom Brister completed the London Marathon in three hours, 38 minutes, and 48 seconds, raising £7,890 for Mind in Somerset

Tom Brister completed the London Marathon in three hours, 38 minutes, and 48 seconds, raising £7,890 for Mind in Somerset

London Marathon

Somerset runner raises nearly £8,000 after completing London Marathon

The Salvation Army church in Taunton is marking 140 years of supporting vulnerable people and making a difference in the town

The Salvation Army church in Taunton is marking 140 years of supporting vulnerable people and making a difference in the town

Salvation Army church in Taunton to mark 140 years of service

The team from Gocreate in the Orchard Shopping Centre showing off their Algeria lion

The team from Gocreate in the Orchard Shopping Centre showing off their Algeria lion

Taunton Town FC

48 lions to prowl street windows in Somerset town this summer

Daring to bare - photoshoot for the breast cancer calendar.

Daring to bare - photoshoot for the breast cancer calendar.

Brave women - and one man - strip bare to raise awareness of breast cancer

Wynford Jones is set to drive Taunton to Land’s End and back in a 1957 KR200 Messerschmitt

Wynford Jones is set to drive Taunton to Land’s End and back in a 1957 KR200 Messerschmitt

Car enthusiast to drive 400 miles in microcar from Taunton for charity

The Café owners say they hope to keep offering a space of established and emerging musical talent to shine.

The Café owners say they hope to keep offering a space of established and emerging musical talent to shine.

Bluebird in Wedmore celebrates three years with over £10k community giveaway

Ruth Preater-Gillard and Bronwen Mock, who are organising the fundraising event

Ruth Preater-Gillard and Bronwen Mock, who are organising the fundraising event

Taunton event to raise money for local women's Uganda aid support visit

Graham Board running the Taunton marathon in 2010.

Graham Board running the Taunton marathon in 2010.

Brewhouse Theatre

Taunton man set to run marathon to help raise money for town's beloved theatre

'You can achieve it' - Former homeless man thriving as chef with Centrepoint support

Trophy winners with organisers and guests at the 2011 Swimathon presentation

Trophy winners with organisers and guests at the 2011 Swimathon presentation

Looking Back: When swimmers raised thousands for charity 15 years ago

Could you give Aero the Siberian husky a forever home?

Could you give Aero the Siberian husky a forever home?

St Giles Animal Rescue

St Giles column: How to keep your dog cool during hot spells

The free clinics will offer practical and emotional advice on all aspects of dementia

The free clinics will offer practical and emotional advice on all aspects of dementia

Specialist dementia support clinics planned across South West

James and his mother.

James and his mother.

Man to run four marathons at once for mum who has been diagnosed with cancer

The new base would provide modern facilities for deployment, training and patient aftercare.

The new base would provide modern facilities for deployment, training and patient aftercare.

Have your say as major air ambulance base could move to Somerset town