MasterChef Star William Sitwell Fears Veganuary Could Threaten His Somerset Pub Saturday, January 10, 2026 masterchef veganuary williamsitwell somerset hospitality veganism restaurant dryjanuary foodindustry controversy William Sitwell, a MasterChef judge and owner of The White Hart in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, has expressed concerns that the growing Veganuary movement could jeopardize his traditional pub business. Having taken over the … Read More
MasterChef Judge William Sitwell Voices Concerns Over Veganuary Impact on Somerset Pub Saturday, January 10, 2026 masterchef williamsitwell veganuary somerset veganism hospitality pub dryjanuary restaurant foodcritic William Sitwell, the MasterChef judge and publican who took the helm at The White Hart in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, last December, has expressed apprehension about how Veganuary might affect his business. Sitwell, who openly … Read More
Bayford Villagers Reignite Community Spirit by Reopening Local Pub Tuesday, January 6, 2026 bayford pub community somerset fundraising reopening volunteers shareholders business hospitality In the heart of Somerset, the spirit of community shines brightly as villagers band together to save their beloved pub. The Unicorn Inn in Bayford had shuttered its doors in 2024, but thanks to the determination and … Read More
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