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The Salt Path: A Boost for Somerset and Exmoor Tourism

The upcoming release of the film The Salt Path is set to provide a significant boost to tourism in Somerset and Exmoor. Featuring iconic locations such as Minehead, Culvercliffe Walk, North Hill, Bossington Hill, and Porlock …

By James Robinson · · 3 min read

M5

M5 and A303 Overnight Closures Alert for Motorists

Motorists in the South West of England are being advised of upcoming closures on the M5 and A303. For the M5, a section around junction 27 will be closed this evening from 9pm to 6am. The closure, between junction 26 …

By Charles Bowser · · 1 min read

Explosion

Fatal Gas Explosion and Fire in South West Flats

Tragedy struck a block of flats in Penzance, Cornwall, following a suspected gas explosion and subsequent fire, resulting in the death of a man in his 40s. Emergency services, including Devon and Cornwall Police and Cornwall …

By Charles Bowser · · 1 min read

Water

Water Supply Disruption in South West Due to Burst Pipe

Thousands of properties have been left without water following a burst pipe that has impacted supplies in the South West region. South West Water stated that approximately 9,500 properties in west Devon continue to experience …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read

Architect

Architect and Artist: A Creative Collaboration in Somerset

When an architect and an artist fall in love, you get more than a well-designed home— you get a life built on imagination, collaboration, and color. Meet Annabel and Guy Greenfield, the creative couple transforming landscapes …

By James Robinson · · 3 min read

Quirky

Quirky South West Place Names That Will Leave You Smiling

Have you ever come across a road sign that left you scratching your head or chuckling to yourself? The UK is home to a plethora of place names that are, quite frankly, amusing for one reason or another. Imagine the laughs on …

By James Robinson · · 1 min read

Floods

Cows Brave Flooded River in Dramatic Journey

Recent heavy rains have caused widespread flooding in the South West, impacting both humans and animals. In a particularly remarkable incident, a group of cows was forced to navigate the overflow of the River Torridge in …

By Charles Bowser · · 1 min read

Somerset

Beloved Somerset pub landlord mourned following his passing

The Somerset community is mourning the loss of Lee Swann, a well-loved pub landlord who managed several establishments across the South West. Lee tragically lost his battle with lung cancer on March 25, passing away at The …

By Charles Bowser · · 3 min read

Somerset

Somerset Braces for Torrential Rain and Potential Flooding

Residents of Somerset are preparing for days of upheaval as forecasters predict a deluge of torrential rain in the coming days. A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for a significant portion of the South West and …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read