Somerset Site with Alleged Unexploded WWII Bomb Approved for 27 New Homes Monday, January 19, 2026 somerset castlecary wwii bomb planning affordablehousing development construction abri localhistory The contentious development of 27 new homes is set to proceed on a site in Somerset believed by some locals to contain an unexploded World War Two bomb. The Planning Inspectorate has granted approval, finalizing plans to … Read More
One of D-Day's Last Heroes Receives Long-Awaited Honour Friday, January 16, 2026 d-day normandy veteran royalmarines legiondhonneur wwii medal courage liberation heroism Don Butt, one of the last surviving heroes of the D-Day Normandy landings, has been awarded the prestigious Légion d’Honneur medal, fulfilling a lifelong wish. More than 80 years after bravely participating in the … Read More
The 'Ghost' Village Abandoned for 82 Years to Aid WWII Efforts Wednesday, December 31, 2025 imber evacuation wwii military ghosttown history village abandoned sacrifice england Nestled in the English countryside lies Imber, a village frozen in time for 82 years. Once a bustling rural community, Imber was evacuated in 1943 during World War II to provide the British military with a training ground … Read More
The 'Ghost' Village Abandoned 82 Years Ago to Aid WWII Efforts Wednesday, December 31, 2025 imber abandoned village wwii history evacuation military heritage nazis england Nestled in the heart of England lies Imber, a village frozen in time for 82 years. In 1943, during World War II, the residents of Imber were evacuated to allow the British Army to use the area for training exercises in … Read More
Historic Weston-super-Mare Bridge Set for Christmas Day Demolition Thursday, December 25, 2025 winterstoke bridge weston-super-mare demolition infrastructure wwii aviation transport construction heritage The Winterstoke Road Bridge in Weston-super-Mare, an enduring symbol of wartime industry and local connectivity, will be demolished on Christmas Day. Originally constructed during the Second World War to serve nearby aircraft … Read More
Historic Winterstoke Road Bridge, Serving 20,000 Drivers Daily, Set for Christmas Day Demolition Tuesday, December 9, 2025 weston-super-mare winterstoke bridge demolition wwii infrastructure transport construction heritage roads The Winterstoke Road Bridge in Weston-super-Mare, a vital artery used by approximately 20,000 vehicles daily, is scheduled for demolition on Christmas Day. Originally constructed during the Second World War to facilitate … Read More