Somerset journalists grow moustaches for men's mental health

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 15:35 · Archive

Five Somerset journalists are growing moustaches this November to raise money and awareness for men's health issues. The County Gazette team, led by Local Democracy reporter Daniel Mumby, is taking part in Movember, the annual campaign in which men grow moustaches to raise funds and awareness for men's health issues. The fundraiser is called 'The Hair-Raising Newsroom'.

According to data from the Office for National Statistics, men account for around three-quarters of suicide deaths in the UK. In England, the male suicide rate was 17.1 per 100,000 in 2024, compared with 5.6 per 100,000 for women. In 2024 alone, there were 6,190 suicides registered in England and Wales. Men aged 50 to 54 had the highest suicide rate of any male age group across the UK.

Daniel Mumby said the campaign funds vital research into men's health and provides support where needed. 'We hope that by taking part, we can not only raise valuable funds for this worthy charity but start a series of important conversations about men's health right here in Somerset,' he said.

How it is being reported

• Somerset journalists to take on Movember amid men's mental health concernsFive of our Newsquest Somerset colleagues are braving the shave and growing moustaches for MovemberBridgwater Mercury · 1 Nov, 12:00
• Somerset journalists to grow moustaches amid men's mental health concernsA group of Somerset journalists are braving the shave and growing moustaches this November in a bid to raise money and awareness for men's health issuesSomerset County Gazette · 1 Nov, 12:00

In this story: Daniel Mumby · Harry Mockridge · Alex Parnham-Cope · Stephen D'Albiac · Dan Wilkins · Somerset County Gazette · Somerset

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