I Lived in One of the UK's 'Worst' Seaside Towns—but It Has Hidden Treasures Saturday, July 12, 2025 weston-super-mare seaside uphill banksy dismaland tourism somerset beach piers britain Weston-super-Mare, often dismissed as one of the UK’s worst seaside towns, might surprise you. Having lived there for three years, I can attest there’s much more to this Somerset resort than its reputation … Read More
Countryfile's Adam Henson Reveals Challenges of Battling TB on the Farm Sunday, July 6, 2025 countryfile farming tuberculosis wildlife farmers britain newzealand animals tbtesting agriculture Countryfile returned to BBC Two screens on Sunday, 6 July, with Adam Henson hosting the first of four special episodes that explore the lives and struggles of farming families across the UK. Kicking off in Leicestershire, … Read More
Britain's ‘Bendiest’ Road: Why Motorists Are Advised to Avoid Zig Zag Hill Saturday, June 7, 2025 zigzaghill britain driving roadsafety hairpinbends dorset dangerousroads weatherhazards ukroads motoring Nestled near Shaftesbury in Dorset, the B3081’s Zig Zag Hill holds the reputation as Britain’s “bendiest” road. This short but intense stretch covers just about a mile, yet it is packed with a relentless series of … Read More
The One Show’s Alex Jones Champions the Revival of British Seaside Resorts Monday, June 2, 2025 seaside holidays ukcoast family tourism regeneration leisure unitybeach britain alexjones Last weekend, Alex Jones took center stage as she officially opened the newly transformed Unity Beach holiday park in Brean, signaling her strong support for the resurgence of British seaside vacations. “It was a privilege to … Read More
Eurovision Song Contest: Why Somerset Should Host If the UK Wins Saturday, May 17, 2025 eurovision somerset hosting music culture cider cheese britain events tourism If the UK wins the Eurovision Song Contest, the opportunity to host the event brings a chance to showcase a unique part of the country. Somerset, with its rich cultural heritage and vibrant community spirit, stands out as a … Read More
Anticipated 'mini-heatwave' to bring 21C warmth to Somerset Thursday, April 24, 2025 britain somerset weather forecast heatwave temperatures met office sunshine rainfall high-pressure Weather forecasters predict a ‘mini-heatwave’ for Britain in the coming week, following a period of dreary, rainy weather. Varied conditions marked the Easter bank holiday weekend, with dry spells in eastern … Read More