South West

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 met office amber wildfire warning south west temperatures weather england london fire risk

The Met Office has recently issued an amber wildfire warning for most of the UK due to persistent warm weather. The alert is in place for most of England, including London, Dover in Kent, and Wiltshire and will extend into … Read More

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 south west farmers ruby country inheritance tax farming community mole valley farmers government policy food security uncertainty family farming agriculture stress regulations

Farmers in the South West of England are facing an uncertain future as new inheritance tax regulations loom on the horizon. The changes, set to come into effect, will levy a 20 percent tax rate on inherited farms valued over … Read More

Saturday, December 14, 2024 dunster beach award dog-friendly tourism holi moli south west visit england accommodation luxury beach hut

The coastal destination of Dunster Beach has been honored with a prestigious award for its dog-friendly policies. Holi Moli, a five-star beach hut at Dunster Beach, clinched the Gold Tourism Award at the Bristol, Bath and … Read More

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 somerset pay minimum wage workers raise labour south west budget mps wage increase

Nearly 27,000 workers in Somerset are poised to see an increase in their pay come next April. This change is attributed to the upcoming rise in the minimum wage, which will affect around 18% of the local workforce. As part of … Read More

Sunday, November 3, 2024 harbours south west peninsula maritime harbourmasters gentrification commercial fishing preservation seaside

Harbours are timeless conduits, linking human civilization with the vastness of the ocean. In the South West, these once neglected ports have undergone a transformation, now drawing crowds with marinas, trendy bars, and chic … Read More

Sunday, October 20, 2024 storm ashley south west weather warning heavy rain flooding travel disruptions weather warning precautions

Residents of the South West region are bracing themselves for the impact of heavy rainfall as Storm Ashley looms large. The persistent heavy rain overnight has raised fears of potential flooding and travel disruptions, with …