Liz Saul

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New memorial for soldiers killed in D-Day trainingLiz SaulLiz Saul/BBCA Drumhead ceremony took place at the seawall in Dymchurch A new memorial plaque in Kent commemorates 22 soldiers who died during a D-Day training exercise. The men from the 4th Battalion Somerset Light Infantry died when boxes of anti-tank grenades exploded at Dymchurch Beach on 29 May 1944. About 300 people attended a drumhead memorial ceremony on Thursday, where the memorial was unveiled on the sea wall.

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A new memorial plaque in Kent commemorates 22 soldiers who died during a D-Day training exercise. The men from the 4th Battalion Somerset Light Infantry died when boxes of anti-tank grenades exploded at Dymchurch Beach on 29 May 1944. About 300 people attended a drumhead memorial ceremony on Thursday, where the memorial was unveiled on the sea wall. Attendees included military personnel, local scout groups and representatives from the Royal British Legion and Dymchurch Parish Council.

1 week ago | bbc.com | Liz Saul

Mum blogger's tips for half term trips on a budgetLiz SaulLiz Saul/BBCNatalie Smith who runs the Frugal Mum website enjoys free days out with her children and is sharing her tips with other familiesFamily days out don't have to cost the earth, according to a Kent blogger. Natalie Smith, who lives on the coast near Hythe, runs the Frugal Mum website and has written a top 15 of places to visit in the county.

1 week ago | au.lifestyle.yahoo.com | Liz Saul |South East

Liz Saul - BBC News, South East28 May 2025 at 10:00 pm·2-min readFamily days out don't have to cost the earth, according to a Kent blogger. Natalie Smith, who lives on the coast near Hythe, runs the Frugal Mum website and has written a top 15 of places to visit in the county. Her list of budget-friendly days out include locations that are either completely free or good value for money. "You can spend a day and not spend any money," she told BBC Radio Sussex.

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Liz Saul

'Go for a walk - digital detox is the key'Liz SaulBBC/Liz SaulThe waterfall in Loose Valley Conservation Area in Maidstone is one of many places to enjoy a mini digital detoxAn advocate of "nature bathing" has spoken of the benefits of a daily "digital detox" and a walk outside. Antony Nigliazzo-Masters, who works for Kent Fire & Rescue's press team, said he regularly walked through the Loose Valley Conservation Area, in Maidstone, Kent to lower his stress levels and boost his creativity.