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
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
Great British Menu Welcomes Four South West Chefs for 21st BBC Series Saturday, February 21, 2026 greatbritishmenu southwest chefs bbc cooking competition film cuisine liverpool television The 21st series of the BBC’s acclaimed cooking competition, Great British Menu, returns later this month, featuring an exciting lineup of talented chefs from the South West. Jeffrey Robinson, Mark Tuttiett, Ciaran Brennan, … Read More
Great British Menu Spotlights Four South West Chefs in Thrilling BBC Culinary Contest Saturday, February 21, 2026 greatbritishmenu southwest bbc cooking chefs competition britishcinema liverpool culinary television Four chefs from the South West—Jeffrey Robinson, Mark Tuttiett, Ciaran Brennan, and Martin Baylis—are set to showcase their culinary skills in the 21st series of the acclaimed BBC cooking competition, Great British Menu. … Read More
Major South West Route Blocked by Overturned Lorry Spilling Fruit and Vegetables Saturday, February 21, 2026 traffic accident lorry southwest roadblock fruit vegetables emergency transport disruption A key route into the South West remains blocked after a lorry overturned and spilled its load of fruit and vegetables across the road. The incident has caused significant traffic delays as emergency services work to clear the … Read More
Major Route into South West Blocked After Lorry Overturns and Spills Load Saturday, February 21, 2026 southwest lorry accident traffic roadblock vegetables fruit cleanup transport emergency A major transport route into the South West has been completely blocked following an accident involving an overturned lorry. The vehicle, which was loaded with fruit and vegetables, shed its cargo across the road, causing … Read More