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 …
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 …
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 …
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 has …
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 …
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 …
A proposed housing development in Castle Cary faces potential halt as local opposition mounts through a crowdfunded judicial review campaign. The Yarlington Housing Association, now merged into Abri, secured permission in …
A community campaign has been launched to halt the construction of 27 new homes on the Foxes Run site in Castle Cary by funding a judicial review. The Yarlington Housing Association originally received planning permission on …
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 …
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 historic …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …