Lovely Tributes Paid to 34 People in This Week's Somerset Death Notices Sunday, February 1, 2026 funerals tributes memorials somerset bereavement obituaries funeralservices donations community family The tradition of announcing the passing of loved ones through local news media remains a trusted and meaningful way to pay tribute. We are honoured to be entrusted with these important announcements, which not only appear in … Read More
Thrillseekers Ride Somerset Floods with Kitesurfing Adventure Sunday, February 1, 2026 kitesurfing flooding somerset stormchandra watersports adventure drone somersetlevels floodwater outdoors sport In an extraordinary display of adventure and creativity, thrill-seekers in Somerset have turned the aftermath of Storm Chandra into an unexpected kitesurfing haven. Following intense winds and heavy rainfall last week, the … Read More
Weston-super-Mare Salvage Late Draw to Halt Losing Streak Sunday, February 1, 2026 weston seagulls nationalleague worthing chippenham salisbury bathcity football draw promotion sport Weston-super-Mare secured a crucial 90th-minute equaliser through Louis Britton to earn a 1-1 draw against promotion rivals Worthing in the National League South, ending their losing streak at two matches, reports Keith … Read More
Santander to Close 44 UK Branches in 2026 as Digital Banking Grows Sunday, February 1, 2026 santander branchclosures digitalbanking ukbanking bankingjobs networkoverhaul tsb bankingbranches communitybanking onlinebanking Santander has revealed plans to close 44 of its UK bank branches in 2026, putting 291 jobs at risk. The Spain-based banking giant attributes these closures to a broader overhaul of its network, driven by an increasing shift … Read More
Mysterious Fire Destroys Workshop in Somerset Sunday, February 1, 2026 fire somerset workshop firefighters emergency blaze destroyed westbury mystery rescue A severe fire completely destroyed a workshop in Westbury Sub Mendip, Somerset, on the evening of Saturday, January 31. The blaze erupted around 7:15 pm in an outbuilding used both as a workshop and storage space. … Read More
Campervan and Garage Lost to Fierce Fire in Somerset Sunday, February 1, 2026 fire campervan garage somerset langport blaze firefighters destruction accident emergency A devastating fire engulfed a campervan and an adjoining garage in Langport, Somerset, on Saturday, January 31, at approximately 3 pm. Firefighters from Martock and Somerton stations quickly responded to the emergency after … Read More