Beloved Somerset Mum Who 'Brightened Countless Days' Passes Away on Holiday in Tenerife Saturday, September 6, 2025 somerset tribute community primaryschool fundraising family death memorial tenerife kindness Claudia Soakell, a cherished primary school administrator and devoted mother from Langport, tragically passed away during a family holiday in Tenerife on Monday, August 25. Her husband, Bill, shared heartfelt memories: … Read More
Giant Poppy Memorial Honouring 1.1 Million Fallen Soldiers to Find Permanent Home in Somerset Tuesday, September 2, 2025 poppy memorial somerset wwi remembrance fundraising veterans warmemorial community pavilion A remarkable poppy-shaped memorial dedicated to 1,117,635 British and Commonwealth servicemen who lost their lives during the First World War is preparing for a permanent site in Somerset. The Poppy of Honour, designed by … Read More
Crowds Line Streets to Bid Final Farewell to 'Miss KFC' Friday, August 22, 2025 funeral taunton kfc tribute community legacy service respect memorial procession Thousands gathered along the streets of Taunton to pay their respects to Patricia Smith, affectionately known as ‘Miss KFC,’ as her funeral procession passed through town. Patricia devoted over 40 years to working … Read More
Man Walks 100 Miles in Wooden Shoes to Honor His Late Father Friday, August 22, 2025 charity hospice history monmouth memorial challenge fundraising walking heritage community Mark Vaughan, a passionate history enthusiast, embarked on an extraordinary 100-mile walk wearing traditional wooden shoes to honor the memory of his late father, David. Inspired by the 340th anniversary of the Monmouth … Read More
Memorial to Children Killed in Bath Blitz Damaged in Mindless Vandalism Thursday, August 21, 2025 bathblitz vandalism memorial children worldwarii bath antisocialbehaviour investigation police tribute A memorial honoring the children who lost their lives during the Bath Blitz of World War II has been vandalized in what authorities describe as a “mindless” act. The damage was discovered on Tuesday, August 19, in the … Read More
Somerset Funeral Notices: Heartfelt Tributes Honouring 31 Beloved Locals Sunday, August 17, 2025 funerals tributes somerset obituary remembrance memorial community deathnotices condolences charity This week, heartfelt tributes have honoured 31 cherished individuals from Somerset, reflecting the deep bonds shared within this close-knit community. Whether family members, friends, or those tragically taken too soon, each … Read More