World’s Oldest Pasty Makers to Launch New Bakery in Weston-super-Mare Friday, May 30, 2025 warren’s pasty bakery cornwall weston-super-mare southwest devon heritage food tradition Warren’s Bakery, the world’s oldest Cornish pasty maker, is set to open a new bakery location in Weston-super-Mare this June, marking 165 years since the company first began in Penzance. This will be the 44th Warren’s Bakery … Read More
Community Fights to Save Erlestoke’s Historic Pub from Conversion Tuesday, May 27, 2025 erlestoke pub conversion heritage community planning housing wiltshire council preservation The future of Erlestoke’s sole pub, the George and Dragon, hangs in the balance as proposals to transform the cherished 17th-century inn into residential homes face staunch community resistance. The Grade II listed pub, which … Read More
Free Jane Austen Trail Launches in Bath to Celebrate Novelist’s 250th Birthday Monday, May 26, 2025 janeausten bath charactertrail festival bridgerton literature competition heritage tourism anniversary Bath is set to honor the 250th birthday of the legendary novelist Jane Austen with a captivating new character trail across the city. The trail features 26 beautifully illustrated Austen characters cleverly displayed in shop … Read More
Star's Somerset Home Renovation Faces Setback After Medieval Skeletons Discovered Monday, May 26, 2025 florencewelch somerset estate renovation medieval archaeology skeletons heritage property history Acquiring and renovating a 12th-century countryside estate is no small feat, especially when history literally surfaces during construction. Pop star Florence Welch has recently encountered such challenges while working on … Read More
Seaside Pub in Weston-super-Mare Welcomes Locals and Visitors Alike Sunday, May 25, 2025 pub weston-super-mare seaside ales community realale hospitality heritage locals tourism Nestled just off the seafront at Weston-super-Mare, behind the quirky crazy golf course, The Criterion stands as one of the town’s oldest and most cherished pubs. With its heritage dating back to the Victorian era, evident … Read More
Stowell Farm Shop: A Local Gem Championing Tradition, Quality, and Sustainability Sunday, May 25, 2025 farmshop localfood sustainability organic artisan dairy produce heritage wiltshire ethical Just a short drive from Bradford-on-Avon, nestled between Biddestone and Corsham, Stowell Farm Shop is quietly redefining the local food landscape. This family-run shop isn’t just celebrated for its ethically sourced produce; … Read More