North Somerset Reaffirms Its Somerset Identity on Somerset Day Monday, May 11, 2026 northsomerset somerset somersetday alfredthegreat localgovernment ceremonialcounty history community unity council On Somerset Day, May 11, North Somerset’s council leader Mike Bell reaffirmed that North Somerset remains very much a part of Somerset, despite administrative changes over the years. The district, which includes towns such as … Read More
UK’s Devoted Royal Enthusiast, Known as the ‘Union Jack Man,’ Dies at 91 Monday, May 11, 2026 royalty tribute somerset royalenthusiast nhs campaigner birnbeckpier westonsupermare queen community Tributes have poured in for Terry Hutt, Britain’s most devoted royal enthusiast, affectionately nicknamed the ‘Union Jack man’ by the late Queen Elizabeth II. Terry, who holds the record for meeting the Queen more times … Read More
UK's Premier Royal Superfan, 'Union Jack Man' Terry Hutt, Dies at 91 Monday, May 11, 2026 royalty somerset nhs birnbeck weston-super-mare queenelizabeth royalist campaigner legacy tribute Tributes have poured in for Terry Hutt, famously known as the UK’s top royal superfan and affectionately dubbed the ‘Union Jack man’ by the late Queen Elizabeth II. Terry, who held the record for meeting the … Read More
Body Found in Wincanton During Search for Missing Man Monday, May 11, 2026 wincanton somerset missingperson talmadge police avonsomerset search bodyfound investigation publicappeal The search for a missing man in Somerset ended tragically on Sunday, May 10, when police discovered a body in the Wincanton area. Authorities are working to formally identify the individual, but the family of 57-year-old … Read More
M5 Motorway at a Standstill Following Somerset Crash Monday, May 11, 2026 m5 somerset crash collision motorway traffic delays emergency transport travel The M5 motorway came to a complete standstill near Somerset today due to a serious road traffic collision. Emergency services responded promptly, but the crash caused extensive delays and disruption for motorists traveling in … Read More
Somerset Home Severely Damaged by Fire, Man Treated for Smoke Inhalation Sunday, May 10, 2026 somerset fire smokeinhalation emergency firefighting woolavington damage devon rescue incident A house in Woolavington, Somerset, suffered significant damage after a fire broke out on Sunday afternoon, May 10. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service responded promptly to the emergency call around 1 pm, … Read More