'Inspiring' Young Journalists Keeping Jill Dando's Legacy Alive Monday, December 22, 2025 jilldando journalism legacy blueplaque westonsupermare youngjournalists broadcasting media inspiration tribute A blue plaque was recently unveiled at the newsroom in Weston-super-Mare, marking the site where the renowned journalist Jill Dando began her illustrious career. This gesture not only honors Jill Dando’s memory but also … Read More
Jill Dando Honoured with Blue Plaque at Weston-super-Mare Newsroom Thursday, December 18, 2025 jilldando westonsupermare journalism blueplaque goodnewsrooms legacy bbc crimewatch heritage education A blue plaque commemorating Jill Dando has been unveiled at the Weston-super-Mare newspaper offices where she launched her journalism career. At just 18 years old, Jill began as a trainee reporter at the Weston Mercury … Read More
Jill Dando Honoured with Blue Plaque at Weston-super-Mare Newspaper Offices Thursday, December 18, 2025 jilldando westonsupermare journalism blueplaque goodnewsrooms bbc heritage education crimewatch legacy A blue plaque commemorating Jill Dando has been unveiled at the former offices of the Weston Mercury in Weston-super-Mare, where she launched her career as a trainee reporter at just 18 years old. After leaving Worle School, … Read More
End of an Era as Family-Run Newsagent Closes After Over 100 Years Sunday, November 30, 2025 burnhamonsea newsagent familybusiness closure retirement community mentalhealth charity somerset legacy After more than a century of serving the community, GW Hurley Newsagents has closed its doors for the final time. Established in 1919, this iconic Burnham-On-Sea shop was operated by three generations of the same family, most … Read More
‘Christmas mad’ couple’s legacy drives vital brain tumour awareness and research campaign Friday, November 21, 2025 brain glioblastoma research cancer funding awareness charity christmas campaign legacy Mandy Calaz, from Devizes, Wiltshire, is passionately championing brain tumour research following the tragic loss of her husband, Mark, to a glioblastoma—a devastating brain tumour that claims thousands of lives annually. … Read More
First World War Gunner Commemorated in Moving Officer’s Letter Sunday, November 16, 2025 wwi tanks history courage remembrance gasattack military heroism armouredwarfare legacy A recently discovered letter at The Tank Museum in Bovington, Dorset, offers a rare and deeply personal glimpse into the courage and hardship faced by a First World War tank gunner. Written by Lieutenant D.A. Palmer to the … Read More