Immediate Met Office Weather Warning Issued as Morning Commuters Brace for Disruption Thursday, October 2, 2025 metoffice fog weatherwarning commuters travel stormamy rain wind flooding southwest The Met Office has issued an urgent weather warning this morning (Thursday, October 2), advising commuters to exercise caution due to dense fog affecting parts of the Southwest. The warning, active from 7:15 AM to 10:00 AM, … Read More
Warning: Hundreds of South West Pubs Face Closure in 2026 Without Government Action Tuesday, September 30, 2025 pubs businessrates closures economy jobs bbpa government southwest taxation hospitality The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has issued a stark warning that approximately 309 pubs in the South West—representing around 1,788 jobs—could shut their doors next year unless urgent government intervention … Read More
South West’s Iconic Gara Rock Hotel and Spa, Favoured by Celebrities, Hits the Market Tuesday, September 30, 2025 gararock hotel spa southwest salcombe luxury wellness historic tourism realestate An emblem of luxury and charm, the Gara Rock Hotel and Spa has officially been put up for sale, inviting new owners to take over this stunning retreat nestled in one of the UK’s most picturesque locations. Situated in the … Read More
Sidmouth Carnival 2025: Road Closures, Timings, and Essential Information Saturday, September 27, 2025 sidmouth carnival eastdevon roadclosures parade illuminated autumn southwest procession events The annual Sidmouth Carnival returns on Saturday night, marking the fourth event in the East Devon carnival circuit following Seaton, Colyton, and Axminster. This colorful procession promises an exciting evening for locals … Read More
Somerset Bus Workers Prepare for Potential Strike as Pay Dispute Intensifies Saturday, September 20, 2025 strike pay union rmt bus southwest firstsouthwest somerset industrialaction transport Bus workers across the South West are gearing up for potential strike action as pay disputes mount in the sector. Following Bristol’s first major bus strike in decades, further industrial action looms not just in the … Read More
Cars and Cuppas: South West’s Motoring Phenomenon Gears Up for Biggest Event Yet Wednesday, September 17, 2025 cars motoring community showcase southwest classiccars supercars charity events winslade What began as a modest gathering of local car enthusiasts has rapidly transformed into a thriving motoring movement across the South West. In April 2023, Talasi May brought together a small group at Greendale Farm Shop, … Read More