Sunday, April 19, 2026 funeral somerset tributes memorials death community remembrance obituary funeral-notices condolences

This week, the Somerset community has come together to pay heartfelt tributes to 28 much-loved locals in the latest compilation of funeral and death notices. These poignant messages commemorate family members and friends … Read More

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Shepton Mallet Prison, steeped in history, holds many stories within its walls—some well-known, others long forgotten. One such tragic and haunting tale is that of Private William Harrison Jr., a 22-year-old American soldier … Read More

Sunday, April 19, 2026 somerset roads maintenance gullies potholes infrastructure transport funding publicworks flooding

Somerset Council has announced a £5 million investment over the next three years aimed at addressing “high-visibility” maintenance issues across the county’s road network. Approved by the council’s … Read More

Sunday, April 19, 2026 frome marketyard community revitalization riverside amphitheatre foodcourt publicspace culture somerset

What comes to mind when you think of Frome’s Market Yard? For many, it’s more than just a car park—it’s a vibrant hub where markets flourish and visitors first step into the heart of the town centre. Nestled by the river and … Read More

Saturday, April 18, 2026 yorkcity yeoviltown rochdale nationalleague promotion football minstermen playoffs soccer titlerace sport

York City strengthened their grip on automatic promotion to the Football League with a commanding 3-0 victory over Yeovil Town in their penultimate match of the season. The Minstermen’s win marked their fifth consecutive … Read More

Saturday, April 18, 2026 brightfield bath café independent community food hospitality localbusiness payitforward toastie

Bright Field Café, originally set to open last November, finally welcomed its first guests around Easter – and it’s been an instant sensation ever since. This independent gem near Moorland Road in Bath has quickly … Read More