Pandemic Frost Transforms Vineyard into Award-Winning Wild West Cider Friday, September 19, 2025 cider somerset pandemic vineyard frost wildwest orchard craft awards rewilding When the pandemic halted Matt Stephenson’s long-standing career in business consultancy, the North Somerset resident made an unexpected switch—from corporate boardrooms to rustic barns—and found a new passion. After a … Read More
When is Dragons' Den Returning? BBC Confirms Comeback Following Sara Davies’ Departure Thursday, September 18, 2025 dragonsden bbc entrepreneurs business tvshow saradavies investment return series22 entrepreneurship The BBC has officially confirmed the much-anticipated return of Dragons' Den after the show’s extended hiatus from television. Launching in 2005, Dragons' Den continues to captivate audiences with its latest 22nd series. This … Read More
Somerset Fall Short as Hampshire Secure Draw to End County Championship Title Hopes Thursday, September 18, 2025 somerset hampshire countychampionship archievaughan nickgubbins jackleach taunton cricket draw jasonkerr sport Archie Vaughan delivered a career-best bowling performance with six wickets for 96 runs, but it wasn’t enough to secure a victory for Somerset as Hampshire held firm for a draw in their County Championship Division One clash … Read More
Grandfather Fatally Crushed by Retaining Wall at School Construction Site Thursday, September 18, 2025 construction safety accident workplace health retainingwall fatality investigation law A tragic construction accident claimed the life of Gary Anstey, a 57-year-old grandfather from Bristol, when a 1.8-meter retaining wall collapsed on him during work at Swainswick School in Bath. The incident occurred on March … Read More
Summer of Wildfires Sets Stage for Winter of Floods in Wiltshire Thursday, September 18, 2025 wildfires flooding climatechange wiltshire emergencies environment drainage riskmanagement planning community Wiltshire finds itself at the crossroads of two extreme seasons: a summer marked by rampant wildfires and a winter bracing for significant flooding. Torrential rains have already triggered localized flash flood warnings, but … Read More
New NHS Dental Practice in Wellington Set to Open This Autumn Thursday, September 18, 2025 wellington dental nhs dentistry somerset healthcare appointments dentists access integratedcare Wellington is set to welcome its newest dental practice, Wellington Dental Care, which will begin accepting NHS patients from mid-October. This move addresses the ongoing issue of ‘dental deserts’ in Somerset—areas where … Read More