Somerset Cider Thatchers Katy Wins Gold at International Cider World Awards Saturday, July 12, 2025 somerset cider thatchers katy awards heritage redstreak portersperfection winemaking farming Somerset-based Thatchers Cider has earned global recognition by securing multiple medals, including a coveted gold, at the prestigious Cider World Awards 2025 held in Frankfurt. Their flagship single-variety cider, Thatchers … Read More
Somerset Cider Named World’s Best at Prestigious International Awards Saturday, July 12, 2025 somerset cider thatchers katy awards heritage craftsmanship apples beverage fruit A Somerset-based cider has been crowned one of the world’s finest after securing gold at the esteemed Cider World Awards 2025 in Frankfurt. Judges praised Thatchers Katy, crafted by the family-owned Thatchers Cider at Myrtle … Read More
Public Footpath Rerouted to Bypass Family Home Extension Friday, July 11, 2025 footpath planning heritage footpathdiversion privacy council westbury footpathtourism footpathrights publicaccess A long-standing public footpath that runs directly through a family home at Clanger Farm, north of Westbury, is set to be officially diverted following a unanimous council decision. In 2023, the owners secured permission to … Read More
‘Not the End’ for Birnbeck Pier Restoration Despite RNLI Withdrawal Wednesday, July 9, 2025 birnbeck pier restoration rnli northsomerset lifeboat heritage westonsupermare council fundraising The future of Birnbeck Pier’s restoration remains hopeful despite the RNLI’s recent withdrawal, North Somerset Council leader Mike Bell has assured. The lifeboat charity, which was a key partner in the project and had been … Read More
Countryfile's Adam Henson Urges to Protect Rare Pig Breeds in Moving Appeal Wednesday, July 9, 2025 adamhenson ayorkshirefarm cotswolds largeblack pigbreeds farming conservation britishfarms agriculture heritage Adam Henson, the beloved Channel 5 presenter known from A Yorkshire Farm, has delivered a heartfelt plea to safeguard some of Britain’s rarest pig breeds. On a recent episode broadcast from his Cotswolds farm, he … Read More
Bath and Alkmaar Celebrate 80 Years of Enduring Friendship with Week-long Commemorations Tuesday, July 8, 2025 bath alkmaar friendship wwii commemoration culture heritage twinning community history This July, Bath proudly marks 80 years of its unique friendship with Alkmaar, Netherlands, with a special week of celebrations from Monday, July 7 to Friday, July 11. The events honour an enduring bond formed in the aftermath … Read More