Falklands War Tribute of 255 Giant Figures Unveiled at Nothe Fort Thursday, October 23, 2025 falklands war tribute standingwithgiants nothefort artinstallation remembrance veterans dorset military This November, visitors to Dorset’s iconic Nothe Fort in Weymouth will encounter a moving tribute to the lives lost during the 1982 Falklands War: a dramatic installation of 255 life-sized silhouetted figures. Created by … Read More
Tank Museum Honors Service Families with Free Wellbeing Event Thursday, October 23, 2025 tankmuseum wellbeing veterans armedforces mentalhealth community creativearts support dorset ontrack Service members and their families recently gathered at The Tank Museum in Bovington, Dorset, for a free community wellbeing event designed to offer support, solidarity, and opportunities for creative expression. The annual … Read More
Walking Football Empowers People with Parkinson’s in Portishead Thursday, October 23, 2025 parkinsons walkingfootball portishead inclusion health community tournament wellbeing fitness support sport Since its launch in May, the walking football program for people with Parkinson’s at Portishead Town FC has experienced remarkable growth. What began with just a few participants has blossomed into a thriving group of more … Read More
Somerset’s Shepton Mallet Clock Finally Restored After Years of Silence Thursday, October 23, 2025 sheptonmallet somerset clock restoration history townclock rotaryclub heritage timekeeping community In many Somerset villages and towns, life moves at a gentle pace—a charm cherished by locals and visitors alike. But in Shepton Mallet, time literally stood still for years as the town’s beloved clock above the post office … Read More
Maps Reveal How Many Bin Collections Your Local Council Misses Daily Thursday, October 23, 2025 bins waste councils collections uk missed barnsley yorkshire localgovernment rubbish In 2024, UK councils missed over 2.5 million bin collections nationwide, averaging more than 10,000 missed pickups every working day. Local authorities have cited causes such as strikes, safety regulations, and even ‘warm and … Read More
Somerset Sees Over 100 Drug-Related Deaths in Past Year Amid Rising Synthetic Opioid Crisis Thursday, October 23, 2025 somerset drugs opioids nitazenes overdose deaths harmreduction naloxone publichealth drugcrisis In the past year, Somerset recorded over 100 deaths linked to drug poisoning, reflecting a troubling national trend of rising drug-related fatalities. New government data reveals that England and Wales saw 5,565 drug … Read More