Best and Glorious Blue Flag Beaches Within Easy Reach from Somerset Sunday, May 18, 2025 blueflag beaches somerset southwest dorset waterquality environment tourism safety accessibility The South West of England boasts some of the finest beaches in the country, and it’s no surprise that many have earned the prestigious Blue Flag status. With over 70 Blue Flag beaches across England, more than half are … Read More
Taste of the West Food Group Enters Administration Amid Uncertainty Wednesday, May 14, 2025 tasteofthewest administration westcountry foodindustry hospitality awards fooddrinkdevon regionalfood southwest communityinterest Taste of the West, the UK’s largest independent regional food group, has entered administration, leaving members and the wider food community in the South West facing uncertainty. Established in 1991, the organization has … Read More
Inside Bideford: Separating Social Media Noise from Reality Tuesday, May 13, 2025 bideford antisocial crime community policing southwest torridge youth businesses safety Bideford, a South West town, has recently been thrust into the social media spotlight amid claims of rising crime and antisocial behaviour. Posts circulating on platforms like Facebook have painted a picture of a community … Read More
Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Warning Issued for Somerset and Surrounding Regions Monday, May 12, 2025 thunderstorm flooding metoffice somerset rainfall flashflood weatherwarning southwest travel lightning The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning for the South West of England, highlighting risks of flash flooding, lightning strikes, and power outages. After a spell of warm and sunny weather, a significant change is … Read More
Man Stabs Uncle to Death in South West Village Tuesday, April 22, 2025 stabbing mentalhealth hospitalorder southwest village crime tragic psychoticillness sentencing detained Corin Harper-Davis, a 37-year-old man from Hither Green in London, has been sentenced to a hospital order after stabbing his uncle to death in the quiet South West village of Brampford Speke. The incident took place last … Read More
Quirky Southwest Place Names That Will Leave You Smiling Sunday, April 20, 2025 southwest place names quirky somerset devon dorset cornwall wiltshire hampshire road trip humorous amusing village parish Have you ever driven past a road sign that left you chuckling to yourself or scratching your head in confusion? The UK is home to a multitude of place names that are amusing for one reason or another, offering the potential … Read More