Life of Dame Jilly Cooper to be Celebrated at London Memorial Service Friday, January 30, 2026 damejillycooper literature memorial rutshirechronicles britishauthors televisionadaptations cbe gloucestershire upperclass fiction The literary world is set to honor the remarkable life of Dame Jilly Cooper with a memorial service in central London. The celebrated author passed away in October at the age of 88 after sustaining injuries from a fall at her … Read More
Children Who Died in Boxing Day Fire Remembered as ‘Very Special’ by Headteacher Thursday, January 8, 2026 boxingday fire tragedy minchinhampton community memorial compassion school bereavement support The headteacher of Minchinhampton Church of England Primary Academy has paid a heartfelt tribute to two young pupils, Eve and Ohner Shearman, who tragically died in a Boxing Day house fire in Brimscombe near Stroud. The … Read More
Fundraiser Surpasses £425k for Dad Who Lost Family in Boxing Day Fire in Stroud Monday, January 5, 2026 fundraiser tragedy fire stroud gloucestershire community loss memorial charity support Tom Shearman, an officer with Gloucestershire Constabulary, has been overwhelmed by the incredible support following the tragic loss of his wife, two children, and beloved dog in a devastating Boxing Day house fire near … Read More
Heartbroken Family Honors Suzanne Wilmot, Victim of Forest of Dean Crash Sunday, January 4, 2026 tragedy family forestofdean gloucestershire accident memorial police investigation roadsafety loss The family of Suzanne Wilmot, a 60-year-old Gloucester resident, has expressed profound grief following her tragic death in a collision on December 30th in the Forest of Dean. Suzanne, driving a Ford, was involved in a … Read More
Death Notices and Funeral Announcements from Gloucestershire This Week Sunday, January 4, 2026 gloucestershire funeral death memorial tribute obituary bereavement notice announcement remembrance Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media has long been a cherished tradition, and we are honored by the trust placed in us to share these important announcements. Every notice published in our newspaper and … Read More
Family's Heartfelt 1,200-Mile Walk in Memory of Daughter With Brain Tumour Nears Completion Thursday, January 1, 2026 memorial braincancer charity grief family fundraising journey resilience hospice tribute The Zeal family from Nailsworth—Tara, Matt, their daughter Sophia, and their dog Orla—are approaching the final miles of an extraordinary 1,200-mile walk from John O’Groats to Land’s End. This journey is a heartfelt tribute … Read More