A journal rooted in the South West

How independent bookshops are helping to revive town centres across Somerset, Devon, Dorset and Cornwall — and why they’re worth backing.

With the end of the school year fast approaching, many parents up and down the country and thinking about those 'end of year' teachers' gifts to show their appreciation for what has been a very difficult year in education. To make the task easier, we've put together a list of our favourite teacher's gifts from our small businesses across Somerset. Photo: Dainty Bakes via Instagram 1) Sweet Treats Who doesn't love to sit down with a cup of tea and a sweet treat? In Somerset, w

With Mother's Day approaching quickly (Sunday 14 March), we thought we'd put together a guide of a selection of our favourite gift ideas.

it's so important that we continue to support our local businesses as much as we can during the coronavirus pandemic.

Now we only have just over a week left of lockdown, before many of our shops and businesses are allowed to reopen. In the meantime, lockdown remains and so we have put together a handy list for anyone living within the Minehead area of our favourite things to do during this time, so have a peek below. As always, please remember to keep your distance from others, wear a face covering when out and about, if you are able to, and make sure you remember to keep your hands clean. P

Do you live in Wells, and you're stuck at home watching the clock for lockdown to end? Well, good news - not only do you live in a beautiful place, but there are so many independent and small businesses that are still operating across the city. We've put together a handy guide of our Top 10 things to do in Wells during lockdown, and hope you might find it helpful! Of course, if you are feeling unwell or you are vulnerable then please stay at home. However, if you are able to

As we come to the end of the first week of lockdown, it's important to remember to support our local businesses and shops as much as possible. Whilst we all remain at home, there are many ways in which we can continue to support our businesses, so for all those living within the Yeovil area, we have put together a handy list of our Top 10 favourite things to do during lockdown. So, here goes: Photo by Bozhin Karaivanov 1. Pick up supplies at Take No Wrap Found in The Quedam S

With the next four weeks set to be spent in another national lockdown, we thought it would be handy to put together our guide of the top 10 things to do in some of our favourite Somerset towns and cities, kicking things off with the County town of Taunton for anyone living within the Taunton area. Of course, if you are vulnerable, showing signs of being unwell or have any other reason why you should be self isolating then please ensure you do so. However, if you are able to s