Bath Second World War Veteran Receives Long-Awaited War Medals After 80 Years Wednesday, March 18, 2026 veteran war medals royalnavy bath worldwarii centenarian military honor remembrance Jack Rugg, a centenarian and Second World War veteran from Bath, has finally been awarded his well-deserved war medals after an 80-year wait. Growing up in Bath, Jack joined the Royal Navy at just 16 to serve his country … Read More
Bath Woman Celebrates 100 Remarkable Years and a Life Full of Courage and Resilience Friday, March 13, 2026 centenarian war resilience women'slandarmy horses bath royalmail family wwii longevity Sheila Tushingham, a Bath resident and former member of the Women’s Land Army, recently celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by loved ones at Ivybank House Care Home. Born in 1926 in Newquay, Cornwall, Sheila’s life … Read More
Bath Honors Fallen Heroes with Moving Remembrance Sunday Ceremony Sunday, November 9, 2025 remembrance bath wwi wwii memorial heroes honor war service sacrifice Bath came together in a heartfelt Remembrance Sunday ceremony, paying tribute to the thousands of soldiers from the city who gave their lives during the First and Second World Wars. The community gathered in solemn …
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
Minehead War Memorial Defaced by Vandals Friday, October 10, 2025 minehead memorial vandalism graffiti war police restoration community council investigation Minehead’s cherished war memorial was vandalized on Friday, October 10, leaving the community deeply saddened and outraged. The monument, dedicated to honoring those who served and sacrificed their lives in war, was defaced … Read More
Bath Man Flies Killer Drones in Ukraine and Would Do It Again Sunday, July 27, 2025 bath ukraine drones war dronepilots combat trauma veterans defense military Adam Gaines, a 47-year-old tree surgeon from Bath, Somerset, never imagined that his life would shift from climbing wind turbines to flying explosive drones over a war-torn battlefield. With no formal military background, … Read More