A $300 million offshore wind cable plant development project in Somerset that President Biden visited in July 2022, ushering in the country’s transition to clean energy, is off the table after its Italian developer walked away from it. The Prysmian Group backed out of its nearly three-year endeavor of gaining necessary local and state permits … Read more
LOOKING out from the summit, it felt like the whole of the Somerset countryside was laid out below us with lush green trees sandwiched in between historic buildings. It had been a challenge, scrambling to the top of Glastonbury Tor, especially with two kids in tow, but the impressive views made the strenuous effort worth … Read more
LOCATION staycations are set to be big news in 2025, with a host of films and TV series featuring the very best of England’s towns, cities and stunning countryside as backdrops to on-screen action. Lisa Minot lifts the lid on how you can explore the locations for some of 2025’s movie and telly moments. Beyond … Read more
If you’re keen to get a break from the hustle and bustle of city life, consider immersing yourself in the peace and quiet of the countryside. Nestled in the heart of Somerset, close to the popular tourist destinations of Bath and Wells, lies the luxurious Hadspen Glamping. This unique retreat offers three charming safari-style canvas … Read more
Michelin is not slowing down on its road to expansion beyond restaurants. Last autumn, the century-old guide announced that it would bestow keys – the lodging equivalent of dining stars – to hotels around the world. Last week, Michelin released its inaugural guide to the UK and Ireland. Fourteen hotels received the highest award – … Read more
As popular destinations get crowded and their residents protest over poorly behaved visitors and “overtourism”, holidaymakers increasingly look to veer off the beaten track. According to travel website Expedia, internet searches suggest next year’s tourists are looking at “detour destinations” such as Reims in France, Brescia in Italy and Waikato in New Zealand. Another travel … Read more
One quaint town near Glastonbury has been named the best place to live in the UK. Castle Cary, a small market town with a castle dating back to the Norman conquest, has topped the list of Muddy Stiletto’s list of the top 260 places to live in 2024. The competition is voted on by the … Read more
ONE of Britain’s oldest and most eerie landmarks has been saved from the brink of closure. Thanks to a last-minute deal, Shepton Mallet Prison is set to remain open as a top tourist attraction. 6 A last minute deal saved Shepton Mallet Prison from the brink of closure 6 The prison remains open as a … Read more
A GRIEVING daughter whose mum was murdered in the home of a Scots sex beast is demanding answers after the fugitive sicko turned up dead. Tania Jackson, 40, was relieved to learn the body of evil Richard Scatchard, 70, was located in a caravan while he was being hunted over the death of ex Kelly … Read more
LAST year, the consumer watchdog Which? named Wells in Somerset as the best inland town in the UK. Despite being a city, Wells topped the list thanks to its attractiveness, tourist attractions, scenery, shopping and food and drink. 3 Consumer watchdog Which? named Wells in Somerset as the best inland town in the UKCredit: Getty … Read more
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