Somerset’s Roads Among the Deadliest in the UK for Drivers Wednesday, July 9, 2025 somerset roads fatalities uk traffic safety casualties transport injuries driving Recent data from the Department for Transport highlights Somerset as one of the deadliest places to drive in Great Britain. According to provisional casualty figures for 2024, there were 1,633 fatalities on British roads—a … Read More
UK Weather: Met Office Forecasts Longest and Most Widespread Heatwave Yet Monday, July 7, 2025 uk heatwave metoffice temperatures somerset england wales scotland weather summer The UK is bracing for a significant heatwave this week, with the Met Office forecasting some of the longest and most widespread hot weather conditions so far this summer. Temperatures are expected to climb into the low 30s … Read More
Butlin's Unveils 2025 Summer Breaks Starting at Just £48 per Person Monday, July 7, 2025 butlins summer holidays entertainment family deals fairground softplay shows uk Butlin’s has launched exciting late summer deals for 2025, with breaks starting from only £48 per person. These family-friendly holidays offer exclusive opportunities to enjoy top-tier entertainment, including Stephen … Read More
The Wave Surfing Lake Shuts Abruptly Amid Ownership Dispute and Sale Monday, June 30, 2025 surfing insolvency administration investment closure ownership conflict cyberattack expansion uk The Wave Bristol, a prominent inland surfing lake near Somerset, remains closed with its future uncertain following a sudden shutdown last week. The closure stems from a tangled dispute over ownership, debt, management, and … Read More
Record Surge in Asian Hornet Sightings Raises Alarm Among UK Beekeepers Monday, June 30, 2025 asianhornet beekeeping invasivespecies pollinators pestcontrol nationalbeeunit bbka honeybees wildlifeconservation uk Beekeepers across the UK are on high alert as the number of Asian hornet sightings this year reaches unprecedented levels. These invasive yellow-legged hornets, notorious for preying on honeybees, have been recorded more … Read More
BBC Countryfile Launches 2026 Calendar Photo Competition, Fans React with Excitement Sunday, June 29, 2025 countryfile bbc photography calendar wildlife uk competition nature johncraven charity Countryfile fans were thrilled on Sunday night (June 29) as host John Craven officially announced that submissions are now open for the Countryfile Calendar 2026. This beloved annual photography competition has been a … Read More