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
‘Lethal cocktail’ threatens Somerset pubs as urgent warning issued Sunday, September 7, 2025 pubs hospitality businessrates nationalinsurance community somerset jobs taxation government southwest The government faces mounting pressure to reconsider a series of policies that critics say are devastating pubs and restaurants across the South West. Hospitality businesses—including pubs, hotels, and restaurants—are calling … Read More
Most Beautiful Little English Market Towns Everyone Must Visit at Least Once Sunday, September 7, 2025 markettowns southwest england travel tourism history countryside architecture localculture charm England is home to a wealth of picturesque market towns, each brimming with history, charm, and unique character. Among the many regions, the South West stands out for its collection of quaint towns that capture the essence … Read More
Somerset Chefs Gear Up for South West Culinary Championship Sunday, August 31, 2025 southwest culinary chefs competition cooking somerset michaelcaines exetercollege localproduce awards A talented group of chefs from the South West are gearing up as they advance to the semi-finals of the prestigious South West Chef of the Year Competition. Established by acclaimed chef Michael Caines MBE DL, this renowned … Read More