'Beautiful' South West Coastal Walk Offers Stunning Views Perfect for Weekend Strolls Wednesday, April 1, 2026 southwest coastpath hiking walking coastal outdoors scenic travel nationaltrail weekend For outdoor enthusiasts seeking a picturesque walk or hike in the South West, the South West Coast Path (SWCP) is an exceptional choice. Travel enthusiast Claire recently shared her experience on TikTok after exploring this … Read More
Man in his 70s dies at M4 service station after medical emergency Monday, March 30, 2026 m4 leighdelamere wiltshire airambulance medicalemergency accident fatality police southwest chippenham A man in his 70s tragically died at Leigh Delamere services along the M4 near Chippenham on Sunday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 4pm following a medical emergency. The Wiltshire and Bath Air … Read More
Man's Body Found in Wooded Area Near Chippenham Rugby Club Friday, March 20, 2026 chippenham wiltshire police death rugby wooded investigation coroner tragedy southwest sport Wiltshire Police responded to a call at approximately 3:45 pm on Wednesday, March 18, after the body of a man was discovered in a wooded area adjacent to Chippenham Rugby Club in the South West. Authorities confirmed that the … Read More
Why Somerset Missed Out on The Sunday Times Best Places to Live List — and Why That Might Be a Good Thing Friday, March 20, 2026 somerset bath glastonbury frome housing culture community popularity housingcrisis southwest Somerset has been noticeably absent from The Sunday Times’ latest list of the best places to live in the South West — and it’s raising some eyebrows. While the list celebrates spots like Malmesbury (Wiltshire), Bridport … Read More
Somerset Snubbed in Sunday Times Best Places to Live List – Is It Because We’re ‘Too Popular’? Friday, March 20, 2026 somerset southwest housing communities bath glastonbury frome castlecary sundaytimes popularity Somerset, once a shining star of the South West, has been notably absent from The Sunday Times' latest list of the best places to live in the region. While counties like Wiltshire, Dorset, Bristol, Devon, Cornwall, and … Read More
92 Arrested in Major South West Police Operation Targeting Drugs and Exploitation Friday, March 13, 2026 arrests drugs exploitation countylines southwest policing safeguarding crime schools community A major multi-agency police operation across the South West has resulted in 92 arrests as officers cracked down on drug supply and child exploitation linked to organised criminal networks. Operation Scorpion involved … Read More