Ellesmere prepares VE and VJ Day events. The town will have services, displays, and activities to commemorate the war’s end. Ellesmere to Commemorate End of Second World War with Events The town and others are planning VE and VJ Day events. These days mark victory in Europe and over Japan. St Mary’s Church bells will…
New rules require permission for home updates to preserve the historic character of Churchgate Street. Harlow Council Enhances Protection for Historic Churchgate Street Hey, guess what’s happening on Churchgate Street? People there will soon need permission for home updates. These updates didn’t need approval before. It’s all part of a plan to keep the street’s…
The larder will close February 27 due to a decrease in donations, volunteers, and customers. Kingsclere Community Larder Closing Due to Declining Support The Kingsclere Community Larder will close soon. It’s scheduled to shut down at February’s end. They cited fewer donations recently and saw a drop in volunteers and customers. The larder helped locals…
A near 200 year old portrait of Henry William Majendie, vicar of Speen, has been restored after sitting neglected. Speen Vicar’s Portrait, Neglected for Years, Revived at St Mary’s Church A painting in poor condition was discovered beneath a church altar. It is believed to be nearly two centuries old. The portrait, which has now…
Fountains Abbey near Ripon vandalized. Police seek public help identifying suspects caught on CCTV footage. Vandals Target Fountains Abbey Police Issue CCTV Appeal Hey, something happened at Fountains Abbey. It’s near Ripon, you know? Vandals struck late Sunday night, and police need your help finding them. The vandalism occurred around 11:30 PM on February 16th.…
Plans submitted to demolish Bethel Methodist Church and replace it with two three bedroom houses with parking. Marlow Bottom Bethel Methodist Church Faces Demolition for New Homes They want to tear down Bethel Methodist Church. It is at 148 Marlow Bottom in Marlow. The church closed in July 2023 because fewer people attended lately and…
Fundraising for St Marys bell restoration is gaining momentum hoping to secure future maintenance and training. Bridport Church Bell Restoration Nears Goal with £15,000 Raised St Mary’s Church needs bell repairs. The bell ringers want to keep them going. They plan for the next one hundred years. The church is located on South Street. It…
Andover Chamber Choir donated £1,300 to The Boaz Project. The funds came from their Christmas concert at St Mary’s Church. Andover Chamber Choir Donate to The Boaz Project with £1,300 Gift Andover Chamber Choir gave money to The Boaz Project. They presented the sum on Monday, February 3. The choir raised the money at their…
A retired soldier discovered human bones outside a churchyard after recent flooding in Mudford, Somerset. The bones may have washed out from graves. Farmer Finds Human Bones Outside Churchyard After Somerset Floods A farmer found bones near a flooded churchyard. Stephen Bartlett, age 61, discovered them in Mudford, a Somerset village. Stephen is a retired…
Recent death notices from Northwich and Winsford. Details include funeral arrangements and donation requests. Northwich & Winsford Guardian: Death Notices Released This Week These are recent death notices from the area. They offer a way to remember loved ones. You can send condolences on each person’s page. Florence Joyce Dale passed away on January 15…