Somerset's Burnham-on-Sea Pier: The UK's Shortest, Oldest, and Most Rewarding Arcade Experience Tuesday, April 21, 2026 burnham-on-sea pier somerset arcade seaside edwardian heritage tourism family entertainment Nestled in the tranquil town of Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, lies Britain’s shortest pier, a modest yet remarkable landmark with a rich history and enduring charm. Despite its size, this pier stands as a proud testament to early … Read More
Somerset’s Grand Pier: A Seaside Attraction Outshining Blackpool and Brighton Wednesday, April 15, 2026 weston-super-mare grandpier seaside familyfun gokarts arcades britishpiers coastal entertainment heritage When most people think of classic British piers, Blackpool or Brighton usually come to mind. However, tucked away along the Bristol Channel in North Somerset is a seaside destination that rivals them both — … Read More
Live Nation to Operate Weston-super-Mare’s Revitalized Tropicana Venue Monday, April 13, 2026 livenation tropicana weston-super-mare entertainment refurbishment council investment venue events economy Live Nation, the world’s largest live entertainment company, has been chosen as the preferred operator for the iconic Tropicana in Weston-super-Mare. This historic 1930s former lido, now a popular events venue, is set to be … Read More
Somerset Britain's Got Talent Star Martyn Crofts’ Tragic Passing Confirmed by Inquest Wednesday, March 25, 2026 britainsgottalent martyncrofts comedy inquest suicide tributes skipton entertainment daleks tribute A coroner’s inquest has officially concluded the tragic death of Martyn Crofts, the beloved entertainer and comedian known for his memorable appearances on Britain’s Got Talent. Martyn Crofts, aged 55, reached the semi-finals … Read More
Somerset Clown Shares Journey from Circus Life to Cheering Terror Victims and the Modern Reality of Social Media Sunday, March 15, 2026 clown circus performance fear coulrophobia beslan charity identity socialmedia entertainment Gareth Ellis, known to many as Bippo the Clown, discovered his passion for the circus before most children even start school. At four years old, he was captivated by the magic of the big top. By the age of nine, Bippo didn’t … Read More
Somerset Clown Shares Insights on Circus Life, Spreading Joy to Terror Victims, and the Social Media Circus Sunday, March 15, 2026 circus clown performance entertainment coulrophobia socialmedia children charity resilience identity Gareth Ellis, better known as Bippo the Clown, found a lifelong passion when he first experienced the circus tent at age four. Raised in a typical family from Manchester, his fascination with the circus was anything but … Read More