Much-loved Son, Brother, and Fiance Among Recent Somerset Funeral Notices Sunday, June 28, 2026 funeral obituary memorial tribute somerset bereavement remembrance condolences death community Announcing the passing of loved ones through local news has long been a valued tradition, and we are honoured to be trusted with these important announcements. Each funeral notice published in our newspaper and on our website … Read More
Jury Begins Deliberations in Trial of Teen Accused of Killing Nine-Year-Old Aria Thorpe Tuesday, June 23, 2026 trial murder deliberation jury weston-super-mare knife teenage accident ariathorpe death A jury has begun deliberating the fate of a 16-year-old boy charged with the murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe, who died from a fatal knife wound at her home in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, on December 15 last year. … Read More
Boy Accused of Aria Thorpe’s Murder Claims He Only Wanted to Scare Her Friday, June 19, 2026 trial murder ariathorpe weston-super-mare knife teenager death accident court weston A 16-year-old boy on trial for the murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe has recounted the moment she was fatally stabbed, insisting he intended only to scare her. Aria died from a knife wound to her chest at her home in … Read More
Father Accused of Shaking Newborn to Death Photographed as Trial Advances Wednesday, June 17, 2026 trial crime death infant shaking injury court devon murder manslaughter Tony Bartlett, a 39-year-old postman from Axminster, Devon, has been photographed for the first time amid ongoing legal proceedings where he faces accusations of shaking his four-week-old son, Atticus Bartlett, leading to the … Read More
Wells Cathedral and Cambridge Community Mourn Young Organist Harrison Cole Monday, June 15, 2026 organist tribute wellscathedral cambridge harrisoncole king'scollege music choir death funeral The music world and local communities are mourning the loss of Harrison Cole, a gifted young organist found dead in the River Cam in Cambridge. At just 25 years old, Harrison’s sudden passing has left a profound impact … Read More
Buffy The Vampire Slayer Actor Anthony Head Dies Aged 72 Friday, June 5, 2026 anthonyhead buffy television actor legacy british entertainment tedlasso merlin death Renowned British actor Anthony Head has died at the age of 72, his daughters Emily and Daisy Head confirmed in a heartfelt statement. Best known for his memorable portrayal of Rupert Giles in the cult hit TV series Buffy The … Read More