9 Things I Wish I'd Known Before Moving to the West Country Friday, December 26, 2025 westcountry somerset bristol rurallife accent cider travel localculture transport community Before making the move to the West Country, my knowledge barely extended beyond knowing it existed. Growing up amidst the leafy landscapes of Sussex, with Brighton’s vibrant beaches and Ashdown Forest’s lush greenery, I never … Read More
9 Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving to the West Country Friday, December 26, 2025 westcountry somerset bristol rurallife accent cider transport localculture nightlife hospitality Before relocating to the West Country, my knowledge of the area was minimal—just an awareness that it existed. Growing up in Sussex, I was used to the beaches of Brighton and the lush greenery of Ashdown Forest. Life in the … Read More
Maya Jama Reveals Heartbreaking Reason for Hiding Her South West Accent Thursday, August 14, 2025 mayajama bristol accent london grief loveisland media identity resilience childhood Maya Jama, the charismatic presenter known for hosting Love Island, has shared a poignant story about her early years and the challenges she faced with her accent after relocating from Bristol to London. Celebrating her 31st … Read More
Maya Jama Opens Up About Concealing Her South West Accent and Heartbreaking Loss Thursday, August 14, 2025 mayajama bristol accent london loveisland bereavement career media identity resilience Maya Jama, the popular Love Island host, has revealed why she tried to hide her South West accent when she moved to London. Celebrating her 31st birthday on August 14, Maya shared memories of her upbringing in Bristol, where … Read More