Council Refutes Reform UK’s Misleading Claims on Asylum Seeker Students at Bridgwater School Monday, January 19, 2026 somerset bridgwater asylum education reformuk robertblake migration localgovernment schools immigration Somerset Council has officially rejected claims by Reform UK that one in five pupils at Robert Blake Secondary School in Bridgwater are asylum seekers housed at the nearby Holiday Inn in North Petherton. The Holiday Inn, … Read More
Somerset MPs Clash Over UK Asylum System Failures Thursday, October 23, 2025 asylum borders migration refugees somerset government debate petsitions backlog immigration Two MPs from Somerset engaged in a heated debate in Westminster Hall on Monday, October 20, sharply contrasting views on the state of the UK asylum system amid calls for urgent reform. The debate centered on two widely … Read More
The UK Was Letting Us Down, So We Moved to Bulgaria and Bought a £23,400 Home Monday, August 4, 2025 migration bulgaria mortgagefree costofliving family renovation freedom finance uk expats A family of six has found a new lease on life after fleeing the financial pressures of the UK and buying a home in Bulgaria for just £23,400, enabling them to live mortgage-free and drastically reduce their living costs. Amy … Read More
Londoners Love Frome – But Locals Say They’ve Had Enough Sunday, July 27, 2025 frome somerset highstreet londoners housing cultureclash independentbusinesses rent migration community Frome, often celebrated as one of the UK’s best high streets, continues to flourish even as many towns face economic challenges. Yet beneath the surface, tensions bubble among residents who feel their cherished Somerset town … Read More
Glamorous ‘New Notting Hill’ Bruton Risks Losing Its Charm Amid Rising Popularity Saturday, June 14, 2025 bruton somerset exclusivity celebrities realestate dfl housing culture community migration Bruton, a picturesque town in rural Somerset, has rapidly gained a reputation as a celebrity haven, earning the nickname “the new Notting Hill” from British Vogue. Its blend of historic charm and countryside … Read More
Celebrity Exodus: A Shift from Cotswolds to Somerset and Beyond Thursday, April 17, 2025 celebrities cotswolds somerset bruton northamptonshire norfolk migration real estate lifestyle elite Once a haven for celebrities seeking rural retreats, the Cotswolds is witnessing a surprising departure of its A-list residents. Among them, renowned figures like Ellen DeGeneres, Liam Gallagher, and Jeremy Clarkson are … Read More