UK Heatwave Alert: West Country to Reach 30°C by July 28 Tuesday, July 15, 2025 heatwave ukweather temperatures somerset wiltshire hampshire metoffice wxcharts thunderstorms climate England is on track to experience another heatwave later this month, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 30°C in parts of the West Country. Forecasts from WX Charts, utilizing the advanced GFS weather model, … Read More
House for Sale in 'Idyllic' Location Actually Sits Directly Underneath the M5 Friday, July 4, 2025 somerset m5 property housesale realestate motorway noise creepingfreehold tiktok housing A two-bedroom house in Somerset has become an unexpected internet sensation, but not for the reasons the seller might have hoped. Listed for £475,000, this compact home sits literally underneath the M5 motorway, a detail that … Read More
The Rise and Fall of Blobbyland: The 90s Theme Park Dedicated to Mr Blobby Thursday, July 3, 2025 blobbyland mrblobby noeledmonds crinkleybottom 90s nostalgia themepark somerset blobby urbanexploration Noel Edmonds, famed for hosting Deal or No Deal, recently returned to television with a three-part series featuring his New Zealand vineyard and a quirky “positivity” radio station for his plants and animals. Yet, to many, … Read More
Met Office Issues Extended Thunderstorm Warning for West Country Wednesday, June 11, 2025 metoffice thunderstorms westcountry weatherwarning rainfall flooding winds bristol somerset wales Residents across the West Country are preparing for a significant weather event tomorrow, Thursday, June 12, as the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms lasting 13 hours. The warning covers key … Read More
Farming Drama ‘The Levelling’ — One of the Best Films of the Year — Arrives on BBC iPlayer Saturday, June 7, 2025 thelevelling bbciplayer farming drama elliekendrick somerset grief independentfilm critics filmdebut The Levelling, a poignant drama set on a Somerset dairy farm, is coming soon to BBC iPlayer, available to stream for free starting Tuesday, June 10. This gripping 2017 film has earned widespread critical acclaim, boasting an … Read More
'Road Sign Swapper' Strikes Again Across the West Country 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