A local's guide to Bridgwater
My husband Peter and I came to Bridgwater in 2010 having purchased a rundown and empty country pub – The Bower Inn – on the outskirts of the market town.Before we moved here we didn't really know that...
View ArticleResearch shows people underestimate the beauty of Cornwall
Research conducted by bespoke interior design company Murals Wallpaper discovered a lot of people in the UK don't recognise the beautiful views available on their own doorstep.In two surveys, Murals...
View ArticleOver half of South West users get mood boost from Instagram
Could Instagram be the key to easing the January blues? New research from interior design expert Photowall has found that this might just be the case. More than half (58%) of Instagram users in the...
View ArticleWMN Travel: The best places to go in 2016
Now Christmas is over, it's time to plan new adventures. Sarah Marshall suggests holiday hotspots for the year aheadBEST FOR CULTURE: Stratford-Upon-Avon, WarwickshireEven after several centuries,...
View ArticleHalf of Brits suffer from groundhog holiday syndrome when...
This weekend is predicted to be the busiest time for booking holidays this year, as sunshine seekers across the UK are looking to bag a bargain break away. But with over half (53 per cent) choosing to...
View ArticleExpert tips to save money on the cost of a holiday
In the process of planning holidays for 2016? Sarah Marshall asks travel experts to share tips for cutting costs this yearCruelly referred to as a month of Mondays, January is considered to be the most...
View ArticleIcy weather causes travel chaos on Devon and Cornwall roads
Icy driving conditions have been causing chaos on roads across Devon and Cornwall this morning, after a series of accidents. In Cornwall, a car was stranded on a sheet of ice on the A3038 between Cury...
View ArticleRomance resides in South Devon, according to new survey
New research has revealed that South Devon is among the nation's most romantic destination for lovers, with more than one in three citing its romantic appeal as their top reason for visiting and...
View ArticleParkdean reveals hidden treasures at Devon holiday parks
Some of Devon's best kept secrets have been highlighted by Parkdean Holidays as the award-winning holiday park operator reveals a collection of gems which can be found on holiday in England, Scotland...
View ArticleTourists play it safe in destination choice for 2016 holidays
In the last 12 months, terrorist groups have actively targeted tourist regions. Is fear affecting where we choose to holiday, asks Sarah MarshallBritish travellers are generally resilient when it comes...
View ArticleZika virus: Seek medical support before you depart or cancel
The Zika virus is currently sweeping across South and Central America and the Caribbean, with warnings from the World Health Organisation (WHO) that it is likely to spread across the USA too.Travel and...
View ArticleHow our holiday habits have changed through history
We're becoming more adventurous when it comes to great escapes, but it hasn't always been that way. Ella Walker looks back at the history of holidays It's not that long ago that we were a nation of...
View ArticleDrink-drive casualty figures 'unacceptable' says IAM
The number of people killed and seriously injured on British roads as a result of drink driving have remained largely static for the last five years, according to the latest government figures released...
View ArticleHotel prices increase by 317% during Six Nations
With the 2016 Six Nations Championship kicking off in Edinburgh and Paris on Saturday, hotel search website trivago.co.uk has analysed hotel prices and availability in each of the host cities.The...
View ArticleRoadworks to hit two major routes in Westcountry
Motorists can expect disruption as roadworks start on Monday February 8 on the two major routes in Devon and Cornwall. Both the A38 and the A30 will be affected as a £1.8million resurfacing project...
View ArticleFire crews rescue woman from flood-hit car in West
Fire crews rescued a woman from a vehicle stuck in floods in Devon as storms battered the region. The teams from Ashburton and Totnes were called out to Dart Bridge, Buckfastleigh, where they found two...
View ArticleBetter enforcement needed to combat drivers using mobile phones...
Responding to proposed changes to penalties on drivers using a hand-held mobile phone, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has said that better enforcement is needed before penalties are...
View ArticleBritish motorists spend £8.7 billion on cars without test...
Last year over 7.2 million used cars were sold but three-quarters of a million motorists may have handed over their money without driving the car out first, or starting the engine.Recent research by...
View ArticleOne in four Brits suffer injuries on skiing holidays
With thousands of Brits ready to hit the slopes during February half-term new research published today shows that 23% of skiers from the UK suffer injuries abroad.The survey, conducted by national law...
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