MP Breaks Down in Tears Live on BBC Following Fatal School Bus Crash Thursday, July 17, 2025 mp sadness buscrash schooltrip avonsomerset emergency exmoor community tragedy hospital Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and Minehead, was visibly emotional during a live BBC interview after a tragic school bus crash earlier today, July 17. The crash involved a coach carrying between 60 and … Read More
Child Dies in Tragic School Bus Crash Near Minehead Thursday, July 17, 2025 minehead buscrash somerset schoolbus accident emergency investigation tragedy childfatality exmoor A devastating bus crash near Minehead, Somerset, has claimed the life of one child and left several others injured. The incident occurred this afternoon, Thursday, July 17, on the A396 between Wheddon Cross and Timbercombe. … Read More
Somerset’s Mendip Hills Named One of the UK’s Most Underrated Staycation Gems Monday, July 14, 2025 mendip somerset staycation exmoor nature caves hiking cycling darksky geology The Mendip Hills in Somerset have been recognized as one of the UK’s top underrated staycation destinations, according to tourism experts at cottages.com. Often described as “Somerset’s best-kept secret,” … Read More
Exmoor’s Most Tragic Night: The Story of Eight Men Lost in a Wartime Plane Crash Sunday, July 6, 2025 exmoor stirling eh933 bomber raf memorial bridgetown wwii crash aviation Nestled in the tranquil woodlands near Bridgetown on Exmoor lies a site that once held a grim secret—a wartime tragedy lost in time. For over 80 years, the peaceful mossy slopes and bird songs masked the wreckage of a Short … Read More
Pub Landlady’s Heartfelt Farewell Marks End of an Era at Badger’s Holt Saturday, July 5, 2025 pub retirement community exmoor tradition hospitality pandemic owner heritage transformation When Glenna Waterhouse first stumbled upon the Badger’s Holt in the quiet village of Bridgetown on Exmoor, it was purely by chance during a holiday. With her caravan in tow, she was visiting friends who had recently settled … Read More
Electrifying New Watersport Soars into Somerset at Wimbleball Lake Saturday, July 5, 2025 efoiling watersport somerset wimbleball exmoor southwestlakes electricboard hydrofoil summer outdooractivities sport This summer, thrill-seekers in Somerset have a new way to experience the water with the introduction of eFoiling at Wimbleball Lake on Exmoor. Thanks to Somerset Council’s support, the South West Lakes Trust has brought this … Read More