The 'Ghost' Village Abandoned for 82 Years to Aid WWII Efforts Wednesday, December 31, 2025 imber evacuation wwii military ghosttown history village abandoned sacrifice england Nestled in the English countryside lies Imber, a village frozen in time for 82 years. Once a bustling rural community, Imber was evacuated in 1943 during World War II to provide the British military with a training ground … Read More
Three Arrested Following Illegal Rave on Military Land in Wiltshire Tuesday, December 2, 2025 rave wiltshire police military unlicensed drugs arrest noise event investigation Over the weekend, more than 100 people gathered for an unlicensed rave on Ministry of Defence (MOD) land in Pear Tree Lane, Great Cheverell, Wiltshire. The event, reported to the police shortly after midnight on November 30, … 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
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