Glamorous ‘New Notting Hill’ Bruton Risks Losing Its Charm Amid Rising Popularity Saturday, June 14, 2025 bruton somerset exclusivity celebrities realestate dfl housing culture community migration Bruton, a picturesque town in rural Somerset, has rapidly gained a reputation as a celebrity haven, earning the nickname “the new Notting Hill” from British Vogue. Its blend of historic charm and countryside … Read More
Bath’s Queer History Comes to Life with First-Ever LGBTQ+ Culture Festival Sunday, June 1, 2025 bath lgbtq queer history culture festival drag heritage museums inclusivity Bath is set to celebrate its rich and often overlooked LGBTQ+ heritage with Queer Bath, the city’s inaugural festival dedicated to queer culture, history, and creativity. Running from Monday, May 26 to Monday, June 30, this … Read More
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