Somerset

Sunday, June 1, 2025 prank roadsigns somerset dorset wiltshire vandalism localgovernment communities police signage

A clever yet costly prankster, dubbed the ‘road sign swapper,’ has once again left residents and authorities scratching their heads across the South West of England. This time, various town welcome signs have been … Read More

Sunday, May 11, 2025 burnham seaside somerset leaningtower standrews beach pier history lighthouse tourism

Nestled along the Somerset coastline, Burnham-on-Sea is a delightful British seaside town rich in history and coastal charm. Among its unique attractions is St Andrew’s Church, whose medieval stone tower famously leans at an … Read More

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 florence welch mansion haunted ghost grey lady renovation somerset spiritual estate historical

Florence Welch, the lead singer of indie rock band Florence and The Machine, has reportedly purchased a £1.9million property in the West Country. Despite her purchase in 2021, extensive renovations have prevented her from … Read More

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 tragedy runner death event trail race mendip hills cheddar somerset

During “The Big Cheese” trail running event in Cheddar, Somerset, a participant tragically lost their life after suffering a severe medical issue. The event, which took place on Sunday, April 6, saw 300 runners … Read More

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 m5 junction gigafactory somerset infrastructure development roads traffic motorway public engagement

The unveiling of plans for a new M5 junction in Somerset has been made public during a community exhibition featuring updated blueprints for a ‘gigafactory’. The proposed junction, referred to as … Read More