Montacute House, a stunning historic property over 400 years old, is stepping boldly into the future by integrating modern electric vehicle (EV) charging technology. As part of the National Trust’s ongoing commitment to …
As the festive season approaches, the beloved Bath Christmas Market returns to enchant visitors for its 25th anniversary. From November 27 to December 14, thousands of locals, businesses, and visitors from across the UK and …
Jason Ingham, a lifelong resident and oyster farmer, pauses by the River Exe, reflecting on why Lympstone continues to allure so many. “People want to live in a fishing village,” he says, “not an ex-fishing village.” With …
The Batheaston Art Trail returns in 2025, marking its 5th anniversary with an impressive showcase of creativity and heritage. Taking place over the weekend of September 27 and 28, this popular West Country event invites …
Plans to build a large-scale solar park spanning 114 hectares—equivalent to around 160 football pitches—near Chippenham will be reviewed by a planning inspector after Wiltshire Council denied consent. In December 2023, Exagen …
A passionate group of Glastonbury locals is rallying to purchase and preserve a cherished parcel of historic land once owned by the renowned ‘egg man,’ Wilf Peddle, who passed away in June 2024. The land, located off Selwood …
A long-abandoned building in Dorset, once a school, has become a significant arson threat and a hotspot for anti-social behaviour. More than two years ago, Dorset Council stated the property was “under review,” but local …
This year, despite a challenging drought and record-breaking summer heat, experts have reported an unexpectedly bountiful apple and pumpkin harvest. The National Trust highlights a remarkable turnaround compared to last …
Birnbeck Pier, once a vibrant Victorian attraction, has stood abandoned and deteriorating for almost four decades. Located in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, this unique pier connects the mainland to Birnbeck Island—a small …
The West Somerset Railway’s Autumn Steam Gala will honor six decades of express steam locomotive history, featuring two distinguished guest engines: the T3 Class No. 563 and the iconic No. 5029 “Nunney Castle.” As the …
The West Somerset Railway’s Autumn Steam Gala will mark sixty years of express steam locomotive development with a special showcase of two remarkable “guest” locomotives: the T3 class number 563 and the 5029 “Nunney Castle.” …
Year six pupils from St Mary’s Church of England Primary School and Nursery in Writhlington, Radstock, experienced a unique educational trip to Westminster on Monday, September 15. As part of their curriculum on British …
Ivy’s Reserve, a family-owned cheese and butter brand with over 125 years of heritage in Somerset dairying, has achieved remarkable recognition on both national and international stages. Celebrated for its traditional …
Billionaire Chris Rokos has received planning permission to undertake significant restoration work on the Old Stables at his Savernake Forest estate near Marlborough. These stables, constructed in the 1820s, are Grade II …
Somerset’s Clarks Village has unveiled a remarkable new attraction: the Shoemakers Museum. Officially opening today, this bold and beautifully designed cultural landmark sits at the heart of Street’s popular outlet shopping …