I Traveled 13 Hours to a Country Without Google — and It Didn’t Go Smoothly Sunday, May 25, 2025 china travel vpn jetlag payments shenzhen greatfirewall immigration culture technology Embarking on my first solo flight, I traveled 13 hours from London to Shenzhen, China—a journey far beyond my previous trip to Barcelona in 2023. Invited by PR firms CommunicateMore and iMpact for a business assignment … Read More
Fatal Fire Exposes Critical Failures in Devon and Somerset Fire Service’s Prevention Efforts Friday, May 23, 2025 fire prevention culture leadership emergency inspection harassment diversity safety backlog Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (D&SFRS) has received mixed reviews in its latest inspection report. While the service is praised for its emergency response capabilities, the report reveals serious shortcomings … Read More
Somerset Town Set to Become the UK’s Most Quirky Literary Hotspot Thursday, May 22, 2025 clevedon litfest makingwaves literature festival seaside authors performances punchandjudy culture From Thursday, June 5 to Sunday, June 8, the seaside town of Clevedon will be transformed into a vibrant literary hub as it hosts Making Waves, the 2025 Clevedon LitFest. Nestled along the stunning North Somerset coastline, … Read More
One Woman’s Lens Turns Stonehenge into a Story of Modern Ritual Sunday, May 18, 2025 stonehenge photography rituals exhibition spirituality ceremony heritage art community culture Photographer Livvi Grant’s debut exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the quiet, evocative ceremonies held at Stonehenge. Through her lens, this ancient monument is transformed from a timeless relic into a vibrant stage for … 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
Iconic Seaside Landmark in Weston-super-Mare to be Transformed into Nationally Significant Venue Wednesday, May 14, 2025 tropicana weston-super-mare seafront regeneration culture entertainment planning architecture sustainability levellingupfund Weston-super-Mare’s iconic Tropicana is set for a major transformation following the recent approval of plans to reinvent it as a “nationally significant” cultural, arts, and entertainment venue. North Somerset Council’s … Read More