Dramatic Photos Capture Forty People Walking on Fire in Yeovil Monday, April 6, 2026 firewalking yeovil tradition courage endurance ritual community bravery ancient ceremony A remarkable event unfolded in Yeovil as forty courageous individuals took part in a traditional firewalking ceremony. This ancient practice, which involves walking barefoot across hot embers, has long been revered as a … Read More
Adored Dad, Son, and Brother Among Recent Somerset Funeral Notices Sunday, April 5, 2026 funerals somerset obituary tributes memorials condolences donations community mourning bereavement Announcing the passing of cherished family members through local news media remains a vital tradition, and we take pride in the trust placed in us to share these important messages. Each funeral notice published in our … Read More
The Long Battle to Save Weston-super-Mare's Historic Birnbeck Pier Saturday, April 4, 2026 birnbeck weston-super-mare pier restoration victorian rnli heritage seaside engineering community In 1867, Weston-super-Mare celebrated the grand opening of its first pier, Birnbeck Pier, which would become an iconic Victorian landmark and a magnet for thousands of holidaymakers during the Edwardian era. As the only pier … Read More
The Long Battle to Restore Weston-super-Mare’s Historic Birnbeck Pier Saturday, April 4, 2026 birnbeck weston-super-mare pier restoration victorian rnli heritage severnestuary community architecture Weston-super-Mare’s iconic Birnbeck Pier has a rich history spanning over 160 years, and after decades of decline, hopes are high for its full restoration by 2027. Opened in 1867, the pier quickly became a major draw for … Read More
Fusion Lifestyle, Operator of Devon and Somerset Leisure Centres, Enters Administration Friday, April 3, 2026 fusionlifestyle administration leisurecentres somerset devon councilsupport swimming fitness community recovery Fusion Lifestyle, a charity managing numerous leisure centres and swimming pools across England—including several key locations in Somerset and Devon—has entered administration following ongoing financial challenges. The … Read More
Fusion Lifestyle Enters Administration: Somerset and Devon Leisure Centres to Remain Open Friday, April 3, 2026 fusion leisure somerset devon administration council swimming gym community parkwood Fusion Lifestyle, the charity managing numerous leisure centres and swimming pools across England, including several in Somerset and Devon, has entered administration after enduring prolonged financial difficulties. The … Read More