Famous ‘Lost Engine’ to Star at West Somerset Railway’s Spring Steam Spectacular 2026 Tuesday, April 21, 2026 steam locomotive heritage railway westsomerset newstead hunslet restoration festival railfans Next month, the West Somerset Railway (WSR) will celebrate 50 glorious years of steam heritage with its much-anticipated Spring Steam Spectacular 2026. Running from May 1 to 4, this four-day gala promises an impressive … Read More
Lando Norris Honoured at Laureus World Sports Awards with Breakthrough of the Year Tuesday, April 21, 2026 landonorris laureus awards formula1 mclaren sportsbreakthrough rorymcilroy carlosalcaraz tennis sportsmanship sport Lando Norris was honoured at the 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards held on Monday in Madrid, clinching the coveted Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award. The Somerset-born Formula 1 driver earned this accolade following … Read More
Dorset Youngsters Hospitalised as Meningitis Outbreak Prompts Vaccine Rollout – When Your School Will Offer Jabs Tuesday, April 21, 2026 dorset meningitis vaccine outbreak ukhsa health schools youth hospitalisation immunisation A recent meningitis outbreak in Dorset has resulted in three young people being hospitalised, prompting health officials to accelerate the vaccination programme across local schools. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has … Read More
Somerset's Burnham-on-Sea Pier: The UK's Shortest, Oldest, and Most Rewarding Arcade Experience Tuesday, April 21, 2026 burnham-on-sea pier somerset arcade seaside edwardian heritage tourism family entertainment Nestled in the tranquil town of Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, lies Britain’s shortest pier, a modest yet remarkable landmark with a rich history and enduring charm. Despite its size, this pier stands as a proud testament to early … Read More
Burnham-on-Sea Pier: Britain's Shortest Yet One of the Oldest with Unbeatable Arcades Tuesday, April 21, 2026 pier burnham-on-sea somerset arcades seaside edwardian tourism entertainment arcadegames history Nestled in the peaceful seaside town of Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, lies Britain’s shortest pier – a small but remarkable gem that has captured the hearts of holidaymakers for over a century. Though modest in size, this … Read More
Re-opening Key Somerset Coast Road Must Be Prioritised Across All Levels Tuesday, April 21, 2026 somerset transport b3191 blueanchor watchet coastalerosion reopening infrastructure localcouncil connectivity Reopening the vital coastal route B3191 between Blue Anchor and Watchet must be a top priority in Somerset’s new local transport plan, say local leaders. The road, closed indefinitely in January 2023 due to coastal erosion … Read More