Tributes Paid to Beloved Somerset Artist Known for Quirky, Colourful Paintings Thursday, April 23, 2026 mikejackson somerset artist watercolour acrylic tribute quirkyart ls-lowry family legacy The art community and locals across Somerset are mourning the loss of Mike Jackson, a cherished artist celebrated for his vibrant and distinctive watercolour paintings. Mike passed away on 14 April 2026 at the age of 63 after … Read More
Somerset Funeral Notices: Heartfelt Tributes to 28 Beloved Locals Sunday, April 19, 2026 funerals tributes somerset obituaries memorials remembrance community funeralnotices bereavement legacy This week, heartfelt tributes have been shared for 28 dearly loved individuals from Somerset, reflecting the community’s deep respect and remembrance. These funeral and death notices, published between April 11 and April 17, … Read More
Somerset's Mary Rand: Trailblazing Olympic Champion and Pioneer for Women’s Sport Saturday, March 28, 2026 maryrand olympics athletics longjump pioneer britishsport tokyo1964 womeninsport legacy inspiration sport Mary Rand was a true trailblazer in British athletics, forever remembered as the first British woman to win an Olympic gold medal in track and field. Her historic victory in the long jump at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, where she … Read More
Somerset's Mary Rand: The Trailblazing Olympic Champion Who Changed Women's Athletics Saturday, March 28, 2026 maryrand athletics olympics longjump pioneer womeninsport tokyo1964 britishathlete recordbreaker legacy sport Mary Rand was a true icon of British athletics and a pioneer for women in sport. Born in Wells, Somerset, on February 10, 1940, she rose to international fame as the first British woman to win an Olympic track-and-field gold … Read More
Bath WWII Veteran, 100, Finally Receives War Medals After 80 Years Wednesday, March 18, 2026 veteran medals worldwarii bath royalnavy military recognition legacy centenarian carehome Jack Rugg, a 100-year-old World War II veteran from Bath, has finally been awarded his war medals after an extraordinary wait of 80 years. Joining the Royal Navy at just 16, Jack served his country bravely during the war, but … Read More
The Wurzels from Somerset Unrecognisable 40 Years Later Amid Major Comeback Monday, March 2, 2026 wurzels somerset scrumpy cider music combineharvester legacy comedy folk tour The Wurzels, the iconic scrumpy & western band hailing from Somerset, are gearing up for a remarkable comeback, nearly four decades after their heyday. Known for their lively ‘Ooh Arr’ accents, rustic charm, and … Read More