‘When being kind becomes a crime’: Police mocked after hunting for man seen posting CASH through someone’s letterbox in Somerset town Resident reported receiving cash through her letterbox in Frome, Somerset Avon and Somerset Police began investigating and appealed for information But locals have mocked officers for looking into the apparent act of kindness Eventually … Read more
A campaigner has applied for a public footpath to be opened through Sarah Beeny’s former dairy farm in Somerset in a bid to convince the TV presenter to join her fight against ‘nightmare’ ramblers reopening byways on private land. Ann Scott, 72, who lives over 200 miles away in Norfolk, submitted the claim which will … Read more
Police have busted a Covid-rule breaking ‘cider tasting’ gathering on a remote farm where guests were not social distancing. Customers were being served cider by staff and they were congregated around tables and not wearing face masks. Body-worn footage from January 30 shows one officer greet the boozing rule-breakers at Lands End Farm near Wedmore, Somerset. … Read more
Police have busted a Covid-rule breaking ‘cider tasting’ gathering on a remote farm where guests were not social distancing. Customers were being served cider by staff and they were congregated around tables and not wearing face masks. Body-worn footage from January 30 shows one officer greet the boozing rule-breakers at Lands End Farm near Wedmore, Somerset. … Read more
A chef who got a Michelin star at 24 and a ‘gorgeous’ interior: Inside the hip new place to stay in the Somerset town they call ‘the Notting Hill of the West’ No 1 Bruton is housed in a Grade II listed building in Bruton, which has boho shops and art galleries It has an … Read more
Somerset locals fight to save Coldplay’s favourite pub (and the chance to keep Kylie Minogue as their quiz queen!) Coldplay entertained regulars at the Ring O’Bells in Compton Martin, Somerset Singer and Actress Kylie Minogue hosted the quiz night at the Somerset pub Music industry mogul turned landlord Miles Leonard said the brewery that owns … Read more
Luxury, peace… and all that jazz: Coombe Lodge in Somerset is a magnificent mansion with gleaming chandeliers, a grand piano and spacious suites Coombe Lodge is nestled neatly amid the Mendip Hills with views down to Blagdon Lake, Somerset There are 12 grand rooms, plus a music room, billiards room and library – staff are ‘private-house-attentive’ … Read more
The wealthy brother of Boris Johnson’s Etonian friend Zac Goldsmith has been slammed by neighbours over his plans to introduce wildcats to his Somerset farm. Tory donor Ben Goldsmith, who owns the 300-acre Canwood Farm near Bruton, hopes to transform his plot into a wild habitat so animals can roam free. The 39-year-old financier, a … Read more
The harvest is now in and the fruity golden glow of cider is inextricably linked to the glorious season that is a British autumn. There’s nothing more relaxing than walks in orchards and tastings on farms surrounded by the wonderful smell of fresh apples. And cider is no longer a rough and ready drink – … Read more
On the brink… of disaster! Ship teeters on the edge of Somerset slipway after being caught out by tide By Aliki Kraterou For Mailonline Published: 10:35 BST, 21 October 2020 | Updated: 10:49 BST, 21 October 2020 Advertisement This is the moment a ship is left stranded on the edge of a slipway after being caught … Read more