'Tremendous Victory' Secured for Yeovil's Leonardo After Period of Uncertainty Friday, February 27, 2026 leonardo yeovil helicopters defence government chancellor unite aerospace jobs uk The UK Government is poised to approve a £1 billion contract with helicopter manufacturer Leonardo, assuring the security of thousands of jobs at its UK plant in Yeovil, Somerset. For weeks, Leonardo’s facility—known as the … Read More
Uniqlo to Open First Somerset Store in Bath’s SouthGate Centre Monday, February 23, 2026 uniqlo bath somerset southgate clothing retail expansion shopping uk fashion Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo is set to open its first store in Somerset, located in the heart of Bath. Bath and North East Somerset Council recently approved plans for a new Uniqlo shop on Saint Lawrence Street within the … Read More
American in Bath Shares One Major Difference Between UK and US Life Monday, February 16, 2026 walkability uk america bath cities pedestrian transport culture travel urban Many travelers notice striking cultural differences when visiting a new country, and for American influencer Amber Kacherian, her recent two-week stay in the UK has been no exception. With a following of 396,000 on social … Read More
TV Licence Fee to Increase in April – Could You Be Exempt? Sunday, February 15, 2026 tvlicence exemptions streaming bbciplayer pensioncredit students carehomes disability visualimpairment uk The annual TV Licence fee in the UK is set to increase from £174.50 to £180 this April. While many households routinely pay this charge, there are several lesser-known exemptions that might allow you to avoid the fee … Read More
American Used to 'Canned Cheese' Visits Cheddar and Says 'I Get It Now' Saturday, February 14, 2026 cheddar cheese uk america food sandwich cider british tiktok travel An American content creator, Kalani Ghost Hunter, recently took his visiting friend Chris from the US to the village of Cheddar in England, famous for its world-renowned cheese. The experience left Chris, who was used to the … Read More
Drivers Stumped by 5p Cash-Only Toll Bridge Hidden in Rural Oxfordshire Tuesday, February 10, 2026 toll bridge oxfordshire swinford cashonly motorists countryside traffic history uk While most of Britain’s roads remain free to use with maintenance costs covered by taxation, a handful of toll roads and bridges still require a fee. Famous examples like the M6 Toll, the M25 Dartford Crossing, the Humber … Read More