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Tributes Paid to Former Naval Officer and Pillar of the Wincanton Community Wednesday, May 7, 2025 community royalnavy wincanton volunteer leadership legacy transport service tribute pancreaticcancer sport The Wincanton community has come together to honor Andrew “Andy” Chilton, a cherished local figure and former Royal Navy serviceman who passed away at 73 from pancreatic cancer on April 1. A service held at Yeovil … Read More
Tributes to Hero Firefighter Garry White, Who Dedicated 33 Years to Somerset Tuesday, May 6, 2025 firefighter tribute somerset wells firefighting community legacy service training hero Tributes have poured in for Garry White, a beloved local firefighter who devoted over three decades to serving the Somerset community. Garry, a former watch manager at Wells Fire Station, passed away last week, leaving behind … Read More
Remembering Garry White, the Dedicated Firefighter of Wells Tuesday, May 6, 2025 firefighter wells tribute community dedication service legacy somerset garry white inspiration The community of Wells is mourning the loss of Garry White, a committed firefighter who dedicated 33 years of his life to serving and protecting the people of Somerset. Beginning his service in 1982, Garry was an influential … Read More
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