9 Things I Wish I'd Known Before Moving to the West Country Friday, December 26, 2025 westcountry somerset bristol rurallife accent cider travel localculture transport community Before making the move to the West Country, my knowledge barely extended beyond knowing it existed. Growing up amidst the leafy landscapes of Sussex, with Brighton’s vibrant beaches and Ashdown Forest’s lush greenery, I never … Read More
9 Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving to the West Country Friday, December 26, 2025 westcountry somerset bristol rurallife accent cider transport localculture nightlife hospitality Before relocating to the West Country, my knowledge of the area was minimal—just an awareness that it existed. Growing up in Sussex, I was used to the beaches of Brighton and the lush greenery of Ashdown Forest. Life in the … Read More
Christmas Markets in and Around Somerset You Won't Want to Miss Saturday, October 18, 2025 christmas markets somerset festive bath holiday shopping artisans events westcountry As the festive season approaches, Christmas markets offer the perfect way to immerse yourself in holiday cheer. Whether you seek a bustling, renowned event or a cozy, intimate market, the West Country boasts an array of … Read More
Plans to Create 72,000 Jobs in West Country Through Ambitious 10-Year Growth Strategy Monday, September 29, 2025 growth jobs investment transport ai technology renewableenergy housing economicdevelopment westcountry The Bristol and Bath area is poised for significant economic growth and job creation following the unveiling of an ambitious 10-year Growth Strategy led by West of England metro mayor Helen Godwin. The comprehensive plan … Read More
Fury Grows as ‘Death Tax’ Threatens the Future of Family Farms Sunday, September 14, 2025 inheritance farming taxation agriculture familyfarms protest foodsecurity policy westcountry labourconference Farmers across the West Country are voicing fierce opposition to new government proposals imposing a 20% inheritance tax on agricultural estates valued over £1 million. They warn the tax could destroy family-run farms and … Read More
Proposed Second Cheddar Reservoir Aims to Secure Water Supply for Over 100,000 in West Country Friday, September 5, 2025 reservoir water consultation cheddar infrastructure environment supply drought sustainability westcountry A public consultation has commenced on plans for a second Cheddar Reservoir designed to serve more than 100,000 residents in the West Country. The project includes the reservoir itself, around 76 kilometers of new pipeline, … Read More