Why Bristol Deserves More Love: Discovering the Westcountry's Underappreciated Gem Saturday, March 21, 2026 bristol westcountry history architecture art culture travel uk cities heritage The Westcountry of England is filled with captivating cities, each steeped in its own unique heritage and personality. Among them, Bristol stands out as a dynamic and evolving city that often remains in the shadow of its more … Read More
Why Somerset Missed Out on The Sunday Times Best Places to Live List — and Why That Might Be a Good Thing Friday, March 20, 2026 somerset bath glastonbury frome housing culture community popularity housingcrisis southwest Somerset has been noticeably absent from The Sunday Times’ latest list of the best places to live in the South West — and it’s raising some eyebrows. While the list celebrates spots like Malmesbury (Wiltshire), Bridport … Read More
Lando Norris Gets His Own Madame Tussauds Waxwork Thursday, March 19, 2026 landonorris formula1 madametussauds waxfigure mclaren motorsport esports culture champion sportsicon sport Formula One world champion Lando Norris is set to be immortalized with his own wax figure at Madame Tussauds London. The 26-year-old McLaren driver has collaborated closely with the museum’s skilled artists to create a … Read More
£54m Budget for New Bath Fashion Museum Clarified Monday, March 16, 2026 bath fashionmuseum museum funding renovation council heritage culture publicrealm regeneration A leading councillor has clarified why the cost to reopen Bath’s new Fashion Museum has risen to £54 million, emphasizing that expenses are under control and funding is firmly in place. Previously estimated at £37 million, … Read More
£54 Million Investment Secures Future of Bath’s Fashion Museum Monday, March 16, 2026 bath fashionmuseum culture museumrenovation funding heritage publicrealm tourism regeneration localgovernment Bath’s new Fashion Museum is set to become a world-class cultural landmark, with a steadfast budget of £54 million ensuring its successful relocation and renovation. Originally estimated at £37 million, the project’s updated … Read More
£15 Million Investment Approved to Reopen Yeovil’s Iconic Octagon Theatre Sunday, March 8, 2026 octagon theatre yeovil investment somerset renovation culture community funding reopening Plans for a £15 million redevelopment project to reopen The Octagon Theatre in Yeovil have received official approval. The beloved venue, closed since April 2023, is set to undergo extensive renovations starting in the … Read More