MP Champions VAT Cut to Save Weston-super-Mare’s Hospitality Sector Monday, November 17, 2025 vat hospitality weston-super-mare economy tourism pubs tax business northsomerset closures The MP for Weston-super-Mare, Dan Aldridge, has joined a coalition of over two dozen MPs in urging the government to reduce VAT on hospitality from 20%. In an open letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the upcoming … Read More
MP Calls for Urgent VAT Cut to Save Weston-super-Mare’s Hospitality Sector Monday, November 17, 2025 hospitality vat weston pubs economy tourism northsomerset taxation business local Weston-super-Mare’s newly elected MP Dan Aldridge has joined forces with over two dozen parliamentarians, including MP Chris Webb, in an urgent plea to slash VAT for the hospitality industry before this month’s budget. Their … Read More
Cheddar Gorge Flooded by Storm Claudia, Gough's Cave Closed Saturday, November 15, 2025 cheddar flooding stormclaudia goughscave weather rainfall safety tourism somerset metoffice Storm Claudia’s heavy rainfall has caused significant flooding at Cheddar Gorge, leading to the temporary closure of Gough’s Cave, the largest and most popular show cave in the area. Overnight downpours drenched the … Read More
Weston-super-Mare Transforms from “Worst Town” to Top UK Tourist Destination Saturday, November 15, 2025 weston-super-mare seaside tourism regeneration beaches nostalgia attractions development culture travel Once criticized as one of the UK’s worst seaside towns, Weston-super-Mare is making a remarkable comeback and is now poised to become a leading holiday hotspot in 2026. Previously labeled tatty and neglected, the town has … Read More
Weston-super-Mare Shakes Off 'Worst Town' Label to Become Top UK Tourist Destination Saturday, November 15, 2025 weston-super-mare seaside tourism revitalization nostalgia attractions holiday beach culture development Weston-super-Mare, a seaside town once criticized as one of the UK’s worst, is making a remarkable comeback as a top holiday destination for 2026. Recent data from FlixBus—an operator of coach routes across the … Read More
'Most beautiful' city in the world is in Somerset and has the best Christmas market Friday, November 14, 2025 bath christmas market tourism heritage architecture spa abbey festival shopping Nestled in Somerset, the historic city of Bath has been crowned the most beautiful city worldwide during the autumn months, a title it holds year-round for its timeless charm. Renowned for its stunning scenery and rich … Read More