A campsite in Somerset has earned a prestigious place among the best in the UK, according to Campsites.co.uk. The South West region shines with 43 campsites rated “outstanding” for 2025, the highest number of top-rated sites …
Following the devastating loss of their young son Ben, Nicky and Neil Halford MBE have turned their grief into a powerful force for good. Through their charity, Time Is Precious, they are driving major refurbishments at the …
The Met Office has issued a severe 21-hour weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall as the UK’s recent heatwave draws to an end. This alert, which covers parts of the South West including Gloucestershire and …
Residents along the South West coastline are facing growing concerns as ongoing cliff erosion threatens the stability of their homes. The situation reached a critical point when a summerhouse belonging to a local resident was …
The UK government’s recently published Industrial Strategy has sparked sharp criticism from Sarah Gibson, the Liberal Democrat MP for Chippenham, who argues that Wiltshire has been completely overlooked despite its …
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow heat health alert for the South West in anticipation of soaring temperatures expected to exceed 30°C this weekend. The Met Office forecasts that parts of Somerset …
Vital efforts to safeguard a key South West railway line have been abruptly halted, prompting strong criticism from local representatives. Network Rail had completed four phases of resilience work along the vulnerable seaside …
Waitrose has announced plans to establish a substantial new distribution centre in Bristol, marking its first logistics facility in the South West region. This 360,000-square-foot hub, located at Mountpark’s Bristol 360 site …
The UK property market is witnessing a significant rise in high-value homes, with around one in every 20 properties on the market now priced at £1 million or more. According to data from property website Rightmove, the number …
Somerset’s Liberal Democrat MP Gideon Amos has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander to commit full funding to the proposed reopening of Wellington railway station. Amos warns that partial …
Yeovil Town Women’s football is poised for a new era as Yeovil Town Community Sports Trust takes over the club’s operations, marking a major commitment to advancing women’s football in the region. This strategic shift ensures …
The University of Bath has secured its position as the eighth best university in the UK and the top institution in the South West, according to the latest Complete University Guide. This prestigious ranking, which assesses …
Residents across Somerset are being urged to prepare for potential thunderstorms this Saturday as the Met Office issues a yellow weather warning covering the county and surrounding regions. The warning, effective from 9am to …
A significant crash on the M4 motorway in the South West has brought traffic to a standstill, causing extensive delays for motorists. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, working to clear the accident and …
Warren’s Bakery, the world’s oldest Cornish pasty maker, is set to open a new bakery location in Weston-super-Mare this June, marking 165 years since the company first began in Penzance. This will be the 44th Warren’s Bakery …