Minehead Woman Who Served in Second World War Celebrates 99 Years of Adventure Thursday, June 18, 2026 minehead wwii veteran celebration courage service history resilience adventure longevity A remarkable woman from Minehead has just celebrated her 99th birthday, reflecting on a life filled with courage, service, and adventure. Having served during the Second World War, her experiences span decades of history and … Read More
Hacksaw Ridge: A Military Masterpiece Rivalling Saving Private Ryan Wednesday, May 20, 2026 hacksaw ridge melgibson andrewgarfield wwii wardrama biography medalofhonor military courage Hacksaw Ridge has firmly cemented its place among the greatest war films, often compared with cinematic landmarks like Saving Private Ryan and The Thin Red Line. This World War II epic, directed by Mel Gibson, is celebrated … Read More
Keep on Keeping On: The Secret to a Happy Life at 105 Saturday, May 16, 2026 longevity music wwii piano actress travel resilience community celebration inspiration Constance Pullom, a remarkable woman who played piano in an RAF band during the Second World War, has celebrated her 105th birthday in Bath. Born in 1921, Constance showed her musical talent early, learning piano at just … 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
Burnham-on-Sea Park Partially Sealed Off Following Discovery of Suspected WWII Ordnance Thursday, March 12, 2026 burnham apexpark somerset unexplodedordnance bombdisposal wwii safety construction leisure council Somerset Council has provided an update after a section of Apex Park in Burnham-on-Sea was cordoned off last week due to the discovery of suspected unexploded ordnance during construction work. The restricted area, located on … Read More
Police Cordon Established at Somerset Park After Discovery of Unexploded Ordnance Saturday, March 7, 2026 somerset burnham apexpark unexplodedordnance bombdisposal wwii mortarshells parkrun cordon safety A section of Apex Park in Burnham-on-Sea has been cordoned off following the discovery of suspected unexploded ordnance during recent construction work. Somerset Council and Avon and Somerset Police have sealed off an area on … Read More