Keswick is a real haven for food lovers. Believe it or not, the quaint civil parish, nestled in the heart of the Lake District, has plenty to offer hungry visitors. This charming town has something for everyone, whether you are craving a hearty steak dinner, a cosy gastropub experience or a simple Italian dinner. If you’re staying in Keswick accommodation or close by, you will find plenty of fantastic dining spots to eat at. The area offers a diverse range of cuisines, all incorporating fresh local ingredients. Read on as we explore some of the most popular restaurants in Keswick that...
England is a land of iconic cities, grand castles, and dramatic coastlines, but beyond the well-trodden tourist trails lies another side of the country, one filled with quiet charm and old-world beauty. These hidden corners offer an escape into a slower pace of life, where ancient stone villages, winding country lanes, and rolling green hills create scenes seemingly untouched by time.
The Allure of the English Countryside
There's something inherently magical about the English countryside. It's a patchwork of sheep-dotted fields, hedgerows, and sleepy hamlets, all steeped in...
A new and original musical theatre production debuts with two performances at Exeter Phoenix in June, with a 12-strong cast, fantastic live blues band and an award-winning creative team.
Written by Danny McAvoy and directed by Leah Townley, Eddie & Jenny: The Blues Musical is a captivating love story that explores themes of homelessness, substance dependency and mental health issues.
The story follows Eddie (Lawrence Ballard) and Jenny (Alexandra Brown), whose paths cross after unfortunate circumstances leave them both lonely and afraid, surrounded by other 'shadow...
The heat was on at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as rising culinary star Mia Walter, aged 19, from Bude, Cornwall, was crowned Riso Gallo UK & Ireland Young Risotto Chef of the Year 2025.
In a thrilling cook-off on 2nd June, thirteen regional finalists showcased their culinary flair before a prestigious panel of judges. Mia emerged victorious with her inventive and sustainable creation: Beetroot and Red Cabbage Risotto, Davidstow cheddar, Cornish apple cider, wild garlic verde with salted and black pepper cashews and sour cream.
Year 5 pupils from Whipton Barton Federation stepped out of the classroom and into the future this term with an inspiring visit to ‘The Gardens’, an eco-friendly housing development led by Classic Builders.
As part of their ongoing innovation project focused on designing a sustainable town of the future, the children have been exploring Passivhaus principles, cutting-edge design approaches that minimise environmental impact. On their visit they saw those very principles brought to life.
From touring homes under construction to watching the site’s towering crane in action...
Devon Carers at Westbank, the service which currently supports almost 34,000 adult unpaid carers across the county, has lined up a full programme of events throughout Carers Week this June and will be launching a new book for carers called “Give Me A Break”. Produced by local health and wellbeing charity Westbank Community Health and Care, the book is full of hints, tips and ideas to help unpaid carers take time out from their caring role, regardless of whether they can spare fifteen minutes, half an hour or longer.
The publication will be available during Carers Week from Monday...
Carers Week (9th – 15th June) is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. It also helps people who don’t see themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers and access much-needed support.
This year’s theme is ‘Caring About Equality’. We are asking everyone to help Devon Carers at Westbank raise awareness of carers and to thank them for the invaluable role they carry out. We will be holding a host of free events across Devon...
Zeal Hotels has appointed James Ferdinando as sustainable development lead, as the group expands around the UK.
The newly-created role follows the successful opening of the voco Zeal Exeter Science Park , IHG’s first branded net zero carbon hotel.
The hotel has the target of being the first in Western Europe to achieve a BREEAM Outstanding rating in recognition of its sustainable approach to design, construction and overall fit out . It has been designed to operate with industry-leading benchmark-setting Energy Use Intensity levels, a critical measure that ensures the...
Three leading voices from the world of food, farming and retail will headline ‘Gather’, a new one day summit created to inspire and connect the South West’s vibrant food and drink community.
Taking place on Wednesday 11th June at The Forum, University of Exeter (9:15am to 4:30pm), the event will bring together producers, retailers, farmers, hospitality businesses, academics and industry experts to explore the future of the sector.
In addition to the three keynote speakers, David Edwards covering sustainability, Toby Buckland discussing provenance and Claire Burnet...
Explore the height of luxury travel in Dubai with chauffeur-driven cars and private yacht rentals. Discover how to craft a truly unforgettable experience on both land and sea.
