Trudi Harris

Somerset

Broadcast Journalist, Radio Somerset at BBC

Journalist, Producer & Reporter at BBC Radio Somerset. @bbcsomerset. Got a story? [email protected]

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Salt Path film starring Gillian Anderson to attract tourists to coast

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Trudi Harris

New film set to attract 'more tourists' to areaTrudi HarrisSteve Tanner / Black Bear PicturesGillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs both star in filmA new film about a woman's 630-mile walk along the South West Coast Path with her terminally ill husband could attract more visitors to the area. The Salt Path was written by Raynor Winn about her and her husband Moth's journey from Somerset to Dorset after they lost their home, livelihood and found out about his illness.
Former Bath Rugby player honoured 74 years after his club debut

3 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Trudi Harris |Andy Howard

Image caption, Stan Francis said he never thought he would get a Bath Rugby legacy capA former Bath Rugby player has been presented with a legacy cap 74 years after first joining the club. Stan Francis, thought to be Bath Rugby's oldest living player, made his debut for the club in 1951.
Former Bath Rugby player honoured 74 years after his club debut

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Trudi Harris

Former rugby player honoured 74 years after debutTrudi HarrisAndy HowardBBCStan Francis said he never thought he would get a Bath Rugby legacy capA former Bath Rugby player has been presented with a legacy cap 74 years after first joining the club. Stan Francis, thought to be Bath Rugby's oldest living player, made his debut for the club in 1951.
Family-owned department store celebrates 250 years in business

3 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Trudi Harris

Image source, PAImage caption, Former staff describe Hatchers as the "perfect" place to workFormer staff at one of the oldest family-owned department stores in the country have gathered for a special event to mark its 250th anniversary. Julie Foster-Burrel, who worked there in the 1970s, said it was a "wonderful place" to work.
Family-owned department store celebrates 250 years in business

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Trudi Harris

Department store celebrates 250 years in businessTrudi HarrisPAFormer staff describe Hatchers as the "perfect" place to workFormer staff at one of the oldest family-owned department stores in the country have gathered for a special event to mark its 250th anniversary. Julie Foster-Burrel, who worked there in the 1970s, said it was a "wonderful place" to work.
Bridgwater endurance rider completes Lands End bike trial

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Trudi Harris

Woman injured by rollercoaster takes on bike trialTrudi HarrisHannah CantHannah Cant suffers from 'Postural orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome' (PoTS)A 24 year old woman has completed a motorcycle endurance event, ten years after being seriously injured in a rollercoaster incident. Hannah Cant, from Bridgwater, was struck in the back of the head by a piece of metal when she queued for a rollercoaster ride in May 2015, leaving her unable to walk unaided.
Somerset friends with cerebral palsy set up social group

1 month ago | bbc.com | Trudi Harris

'Our aim is to tackle stigma and have fun'Trudi HarrisRyley BurkeNicole Tucker and her friend Ryley Burke are setting up a new support group for people with cerebral palsyTwo friends who both have cerebral palsy and use wheelchairs are setting up a new support and social group in Somerset to help others like them. Nicole Tucker, 27, from Chard and Ryley Burke, 20, from Bridgwater, say they want to encourage people with similar experiences to socialise.
Helping homeless people 'find a voice' on radio

2 months ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Trudi Harris

James Ball from Julian House broadcasting live with Steve and two other former homeless people in January 2025 [Handout]A community radio programme is aiming give a voice to the homeless by turning them into radio presenters. Frome FM's Radio Dusthole gives homeless people in the Mendips the chance to be guests on a monthly show. James Ball, a presenter and service manager at the homeless charity Julian House, said taking part really helped to build peoples' confidence.
Helping homeless people 'find a voice' on radio

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Trudi Harris

Trudi Harris - BBC News, SomersetSun, March 16, 2025 at 1:10 PM UTC2 min readJames Ball from Julian House broadcasting live with Steve and two other former homeless people in January 2025 [Handout]A community radio programme is aiming give a voice to the homeless by turning them into radio presenters. Frome FM's Radio Dusthole gives homeless people in the Mendips the chance to be guests on a monthly show.
Frome Grief Network

2 months ago | bbc.com | Trudi Harris

Grief Network holding events to help bereavedTrudi HarrisBBC News, West of EnglandSusan NisbetMel Dalton and friend Neil Croom set up Grief Network after they both suffered a series of lossesA "grief disco" is among a series of events planned by a group set up to help people cope with bereavement. The Frome Grief Network was set up by Mel Dalton and her friend Neil Croom after they both suffered a series of difficult bereavements.