9 Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving to the West Country Friday, December 26, 2025 westcountry somerset bristol rurallife accent cider transport localculture nightlife hospitality Before relocating to the West Country, my knowledge of the area was minimal—just an awareness that it existed. Growing up in Sussex, I was used to the beaches of Brighton and the lush greenery of Ashdown Forest. Life in the … Read More
Autistic Man, 25, Dies After Balcony Fall Following Argument with Carer Monday, December 15, 2025 autism suicide care coroner mentalhealth riskassessment hospitality welfare disability tragicdeath A coroner has criticised the behavior of a carer who argued with Jamie Cole, a 25-year-old autistic man, hours before he tragically died from a fall off a hotel balcony in Tenerife. Jamie, from Weston-super-Mare in Somerset, … Read More
MasterChef Star William Sitwell Describes Taking Over Somerset Pub as 'Hell' Saturday, December 13, 2025 williamsitwell masterchef somerset pub businessrates hospitality renovation challenges governmentsupport foodindustry William Sitwell, the MasterChef star and recently appointed owner of The White Hart Hotel in Wiveslicombe, Somerset, has openly described his experience of taking over the pub as “hell.” Despite reopening the … Read More
Two Somerset Pubs Make the Top 50 Gastropubs in the UK Saturday, December 13, 2025 gastropubs somerset uk food pubs restaurants estrelladamm cuisine awards hospitality The UK’s best gastropubs have been announced, and two renowned Somerset establishments have secured a coveted spot among the top 50. The winner of the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs 2026 will be revealed on January 26, with … Read More
Somerset Seafood Restaurant Closes After Only 15 Months Wednesday, December 3, 2025 restaurant seafood closure somerset lazylobster castlecary dining economy hospitality reviews The Lazy Lobster, a seafood restaurant in Castle Cary, Somerset, has closed its doors after just 15 months of operation. Opening in August 2024, the restaurant followed the success of its sister location in Chew Magna but … Read More
Bath Tourism Tax Advances Following Government Announcement Tuesday, November 25, 2025 bath tourism tax visitoreconomy infrastructure government christmasmarket localgovernment hospitality metromayor Bath is moving closer to introducing a tourist tax after a significant government announcement that grants new powers to local authorities. Known for its stunning Georgian architecture, historic Roman Baths, and status as a … Read More