South West

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

Traffic

Traffic Gridlock on A30 Following Major Crash in South West

A major crash on the A30 in the South West has resulted in extensive delays with approximately 5.5 miles of congestion, causing chaos for commuters. The incident has led to gridlock on the busy road, prompting significant …

By Tommy Wathen · · 1 min read

Devon

Tragic Weekend in South West as Two Deaths Reported

Over the weekend, two tragic deaths were reported in Devon, South West England. The first incident involved the retrieval of a man’s body from the waters near Torquay. Emergency services, including the Coastguard helicopter, …

By Tommy Wathen · · 1 min read

Flapjackery

Flapjackery: The Triumph of Two South West Entrepreneurs

The rich, buttery chew and golden sweetness of a flapjack evoke a nostalgic taste of childhood, and for founders Carol Myott and Sally Jenkin, it transformed into a full-scale business phenomenon. What began as a trial at a …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Met Office

Met Office Issues Amber Wildfire Warning in South West

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 …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read

South West

Challenges Facing South West Farmers in the 'Ruby Country'

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 …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read