To honor the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, The Francis Hotel in Bath is hosting a special celebration alongside the city’s renowned Jane Austen Festival. Recognized as the largest and longest-running event …
The Church of the Good Shepherd, an unusual brutalist church in Batheaston, is slated for demolition without a vote from councillors, despite calls from the council’s own conservation officer to grant it local listing status. …
This summer, The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa in Bath invites guests to slow down and savor an unforgettable stay with its new ‘Stay Four, Enjoy More’ package. Available until October 31, this exclusive offer rewards guests …
Steeped in history and character, this stunning four-bedroom cottage offers a rare glimpse into Tudor-era architecture. With its quaint, chocolate-box charm, the property is perfectly set in an idyllic rural landscape, …
Residents of the historic village of Avebury, famed for its Neolithic stone circle and designated World Heritage Site, have raised alarms about dangerous road conditions that have led to multiple accidents and fatalities in …
Councillors in Bath are set to vote on Thursday regarding a proposal to introduce a local tourist tax aimed at managing the city’s heavy visitor numbers. Bath attracts approximately six million tourists annually, making it …
The Roman Baths are set to come alive this summer with the inaugural Summer Lates music series, running from Monday, July 21 through Sunday, August 31. For the first time, visitors will have the unique opportunity to explore …
Bath Abbey is calling on the community to help raise an additional £90,000 to complete a remarkable stained glass tribute to Saint Alphege, a native son and revered Christian martyr. The appeal hopes to secure full funding by …
Bath Abbey is launching a fundraising appeal to raise £90,000 to complete a striking stained glass window honoring Saint Alphege, an important figure born in Bath. So far, the campaign has secured 40 percent of the funds …
Weston-super-Mare often suffers from a harsh reputation, recently ranked as the eighth-worst seaside town in the UK by consumer magazine Which?. It trails behind notorious destinations like Bognor Regis, Bangor, and …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 highlighted …