Centuries-Old Bridgwater Pub: The Heart of the Community Friday, August 8, 2025 bridgwater pub community somerset local tradition awards hospitality brewery anniversary Just a three-minute walk from Bridgwater train station stands The New Foresters, a historic pub steeped in centuries of community spirit. Recently nominated for Somerset Live’s prestigious Pub of the Year Award, this … Read More
South West Seafront Café Serves Giant Slices That Even Jeremy Vine Couldn’t Miss Friday, August 8, 2025 sidmouth café seaside cakes jeremyvine hospitality homemade pandemic coastline vegan Nestled high above Sidmouth’s Connaught Gardens, the Clock Tower Café offers more than just exceptional baked goods—it presents a stunning panorama of the Jurassic Coast. For owners Lewis Macleod and his wife Susie, this … Read More
Winchester Arms: The Heartbeat of Trull Village with Timeless Charm Wednesday, August 6, 2025 winchesterarms trull somerset pub community cider beerfestival localbrews pubfood hospitality Nestled just 1.5 miles from Taunton, The Winchester Arms in the village of Trull stands as more than just a pub—it’s the vibrant heartbeat of the community. Affectionately known as ‘The Winch,’ this cherished … Read More
Pub Bought During Covid Pandemic Flourishes in Somerset Village, Visited by Emmerdale Star Monday, August 4, 2025 pub somerset thelion hospitality covid community emmerdale refurbishment food tradition The Lion, a historic pub nestled in the quaint Somerset village of West Pennard, is proving that resilience and community spirit can overcome even the toughest times. Purchased during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in … Read More
Landlady’s “Use It or Lose It” Plea to Save Authentic Somerset Pub on Castle Cary High Street Wednesday, July 30, 2025 whitehart somerset castlecary pub community puboftheyear localeconomy hospitality tradition landlady Miranda “Pip,” the passionate landlady of the White Hart in Castle Cary, has issued a heartfelt appeal to the community to rally behind their cherished local pub. Despite taking over the historic venue just last December, Pip … Read More
High Street Revival: Simplifying Bar and Cafe Openings to Boost Local Communities Monday, July 28, 2025 highstreet hospitality pubs cafes government licensing redtape businessrates alfreco planning The Government has announced ambitious plans to revitalise the high street by making it significantly easier to open bars, music venues, and cafes. Chancellor Rachel Reeves emphasized the commitment to “protect pavement … Read More