'Inspiring' Young Journalists Keeping Jill Dando's Legacy Alive Monday, December 22, 2025 jilldando journalism legacy blueplaque westonsupermare youngjournalists broadcasting media inspiration tribute A blue plaque was recently unveiled at the newsroom in Weston-super-Mare, marking the site where the renowned journalist Jill Dando began her illustrious career. This gesture not only honors Jill Dando’s memory but also … Read More
Fundraiser for Aria Thorpe's Family Surpasses £20,000 in Support Following Tragic Loss Thursday, December 18, 2025 fundraiser ariathorpe westonsupermare tragedy communitysupport charity grief murder donations family In the wake of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe’s sudden and tragic death in Weston-super-Mare, an outpouring of community support has led to an online fundraiser raising more than £20,000 in just days. Aria passed away from a … Read More
Jill Dando Honoured with Blue Plaque at Weston-super-Mare Newsroom Thursday, December 18, 2025 jilldando westonsupermare journalism blueplaque goodnewsrooms legacy bbc crimewatch heritage education A blue plaque commemorating Jill Dando has been unveiled at the Weston-super-Mare newspaper offices where she launched her journalism career. At just 18 years old, Jill began as a trainee reporter at the Weston Mercury … Read More
Jill Dando Honoured with Blue Plaque at Weston-super-Mare Newspaper Offices Thursday, December 18, 2025 jilldando westonsupermare journalism blueplaque goodnewsrooms bbc heritage education crimewatch legacy A blue plaque commemorating Jill Dando has been unveiled at the former offices of the Weston Mercury in Weston-super-Mare, where she launched her career as a trainee reporter at just 18 years old. After leaving Worle School, … Read More
Aria Thorpe's Death Leaves Weston-super-Mare Primary School Devastated Wednesday, December 17, 2025 ariathorpe westonsupermare becketprimary tragedy community policeinvestigation support mourning childsafety justice The Weston-super-Mare community is mourning the tragic death of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe, a pupil at Becket Primary School. Aria died on the evening of Monday, December 15, after suffering a single stab wound. Emergency … Read More
Weston-super-Mare 'Murder': Pavement Shrine Grows in Memory of 9-Year-Old Girl Wednesday, December 17, 2025 westonsupermare murder memorial tribute community grief child victim shrine flowers A touching tribute has emerged on a pavement in Weston-super-Mare as the community mourns the tragic loss of a 9-year-old girl believed to have been murdered. Locals have gathered to leave teddies, flowers, and messages of … Read More