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
Falklands War Tribute of 255 Giant Figures Unveiled at Nothe Fort Thursday, October 23, 2025 falklands war tribute standingwithgiants nothefort artinstallation remembrance veterans dorset military This November, visitors to Dorset’s iconic Nothe Fort in Weymouth will encounter a moving tribute to the lives lost during the 1982 Falklands War: a dramatic installation of 255 life-sized silhouetted figures. Created by … Read More
'Touching' Scenes as Estranged Daughter Reunites at Veteran's Memorial Friday, October 3, 2025 veteran royalbritishlegion memorial estrangement reunion military somerset support remembrance community A poignant moment unfolded at the Yeovil & District Royal British Legion memorial service when the estranged daughter of local veteran Timothy (Tim) Rogers attended, bringing closure and connection to a family long … Read More
Popular Young Soldier’s Sudden Death at Barracks Shocks Regiment Saturday, September 6, 2025 soldier gambling suicide military barracks welfare inquest mentalhealth royalengineers wiltshire The tragic death of 23-year-old sapper Kim Mawa, a member of the Royal Engineers, came as a complete shock to his regiment. Found dead in his room at Swinton Barracks, Perham Down, Wiltshire, last May, Mr. Mawa’s passing left … Read More
Exploring Imber: South West England’s Abandoned Ghost Village Saturday, August 30, 2025 imber wiltshire ghostvillage salisburyplain ministryofdefence abandoned history tourism military stgiles Over the recent bank holiday weekend, Wiltshire’s infamous ‘lost village’ of Imber welcomed hundreds of visitors who arrived by car, motorbike, bicycle, and even in iconic red buses to explore its haunting streets. Nestled … Read More
Historic Westland Sea King Helicopter Returns to Somerset for Museum Display Friday, August 15, 2025 seaking helicopter westland raf royalnavy yeovil military aviation museum history A towering piece of military aviation history made a striking arrival on a Somerset road as the Westland Sea King HU Mk.6 helicopter was transported to its new permanent home. Donated by RAF Heritage, the legendary Sea King … Read More