Somerset Secure West Country Supremacy with Exciting Win Over Gloucestershire Saturday, July 19, 2025 somerset gloucestershire bengreen vitalityblast cricket t20 westcountry quarterfinals allrounder ciderderby sport In a gripping Vitality Blast encounter at the Cooper Associates Ground, Ben Green showcased his all-round prowess to lead Somerset to a memorable 16-run victory over long-time rivals Gloucestershire. The win, secured under … Read More
The M5's Whimsically Unusual Village: Tytherington's Charming Surprises Monday, June 9, 2025 tytherington gloucestershire village community commons quarries solar heritage tradition westcountry Nestled on the outskirts of Bristol, Tytherington in Gloucestershire is a village that might look like your typical British settlement at first glance, but a closer look reveals a host of delightful oddities. From a church … Read More
We Tried Somerset’s ‘Next Coffee Giant’ with a Laid-Back Cool Vibe Saturday, May 24, 2025 coffee somerset finca yeovil westcountry café local roast icedlatte minimalist As a teenager, the trend of being ‘artfully dishevelled’ was the ultimate style — appearing effortlessly casual while actually putting in a lot of effort. This meticulously careless look, from tousled hair to … Read More
Our Towns Are Being Overtaken by an Amorphous Blandness That Has Neither Character Nor Soul Friday, May 23, 2025 towns development heritage community housing market westcountry planning identity decline Nearly 25 years ago, I wrote about the bustling life of West Country market towns—places alive with farmers, artisans, and vibrant communities. I traveled through more than 40 towns in Somerset, Devon, Dorset, and Cornwall, … Read More
Taste of the West Food Group Enters Administration Amid Uncertainty Wednesday, May 14, 2025 tasteofthewest administration westcountry foodindustry hospitality awards fooddrinkdevon regionalfood southwest communityinterest Taste of the West, the UK’s largest independent regional food group, has entered administration, leaving members and the wider food community in the South West facing uncertainty. Established in 1991, the organization has … Read More