Somerset Woman’s Quest to Reunite World War One Soldier’s Portrait with Family Friday, May 15, 2026 wwi soldier genealogy history memorial gloucestershire royalarmymedicalcorps research family tribute Willow Hewett, a Wells-based author and mother of two, unexpectedly stumbled upon a framed photograph of a World War One soldier at a car boot sale in Cheddar Market. Having bought it for just £5, what began as a simple … Read More
'I Bought a Framed WWI Soldier's Photograph at a Car Boot Sale — Now I've Traced His Story and Sought Out His Family' Friday, May 15, 2026 worldwarone history soldier research gloucestershire heritage family memorial archives wwi During a visit to Cheddar Market, Wells resident and author Willow Hewett picked up a framed photograph of a World War One soldier for just £5. What began as a simple purchase quickly turned into a passionate quest to uncover … Read More
Navy Sailor Runs 875 Miles to Honor Tragedy and Support Charity Tuesday, March 10, 2026 navy charity running mentalhealth fundraiser hattysfund soldier tragedy resilience sport Rob Cozens, a Royal Navy sailor and father of three from Somerset, has embarked on an extraordinary 875-mile run across the UK, inspired by a tragic event he witnessed in 2020. Alongside fellow sailors Duncan Fraser and … 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
Heartbroken family pays tribute to South West soldier killed in tragic motorcycle crash Tuesday, September 2, 2025 soldier tragedy motorcycle crash plymouth torquay royalartillery tribute family accident Tributes have been pouring in for Benjamin “Ben” Rafton, a beloved soldier from Plymouth who tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident in Torquay on Sunday. Ben, 24, served in the Royal Artillery regiment … Read More
Body Found in Search for Missing Soldier Tuesday, July 8, 2025 soldier missing search wiltshire police trooper queen's royal hussars investigation discovery tragedy A body was discovered during the search for Sgt. Alex Cairnie, the missing soldier who vanished after leaving Tidworth Camp in Wiltshire on Sunday, July 6. The 30-year-old sergeant from the Queen’s Royal Hussars … Read More