Lewis Clarke

Tiverton

Reporter at Devon Live

Multimedia Reporter at Reach PLC

Reporter covering the South West of England - [email protected]. Thespian + @geograph_bi addict. Stressed out father...

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Articles

Tiny Bath bar is hiding a secret cocktail that might blow your mind

1 week ago | somersetlive.co.uk | Lewis Clarke

Two of Bath’s best-loved bars are raising the bar – quite literally – as the World Class GB Cocktail Festival returns this April with a boozy burst of creativity and competition. From Monday, April 14 to Sunday, April 27, Dos Dedos and The Hideout will join top venues across the South West in serving up exclusive, limited-edition drinks menus crafted with premium spirits including Don Julio Tequila, The Singleton whisky and Seedlip.
Church left reeling after thief swipes month of donations

1 week ago | somersetlive.co.uk | Lewis Clarke

A South West church has been left counting the cost after a month's worth of cash donations was stolen during a community event. St Augustine's and Christ Church in Whitchurch and Hengrove suffered the blow last month when an opportunistic thief made off with money that had been stored in a safe. The donations are usually banked weekly, but due to staff illness, the cash had accumulated over several weeks.
Sizzling summer warning issued to beach troublemakers

1 week ago | somersetlive.co.uk | Lewis Clarke

Police, councils and fire crews are bracing for a sizzling season in Dorset as they join forces to tackle trouble before it starts. From dispersal powers to wildfire warnings, authorities say they are ready to keep beachgoers, residents and businesses safe.
Couple turn chippy into a national sensation against all odds

1 week ago | devonlive.com | Lewis Clarke

Tucked away in the heart of Cullompton, Alan’s Fish and Chip Shop may look like your typical British chippy at first glance—golden chips, the comforting scent of vinegar in the air, and a steady stream of loyal locals. But behind the counter, there’s a remarkable story of family legacy, bold reinvention, and a couple who swapped spreadsheets and social work for spuds and sustainability.
Exmoor is using sheep grease to bring back its lost rainforest

1 week ago | devonlive.com | Lewis Clarke

Exmoor’s latest ecological effort is all about sheep-snuggling as the National Park is turning to lanolin, the greasy residue from wool, in a bid to rewild its ancient temperate rainforest. Exmoor National Park Authority is spearheading a project to expand its dwindling rainforest habitat using a suite of unconventional techniques inspired by nature.
Locals dig deep as orchards blossom in royal tribute to the King

1 week ago | gloucestershirelive.co.uk | Lewis Clarke

A right royal planting spree has taken root in Tewkesbury, as locals dig deep to honour King Charles III with a flourish of fruit trees and blossoming woods. From Highnam to Winchcombe, community spirit is sprouting alongside apples, pears and cherries across the borough. New community orchards and micro-woods are being established in green spaces throughout Tewkesbury Borough, funded by the UK Government’s Coronation Community Orchard Scheme.
Amazon creates 1,000 new apprenticeships as worker shares success

1 week ago | gloucestershirelive.co.uk | Lewis Clarke

Amazon is expanding its UK apprenticeship programme, announcing the creation of more than 1,000 new positions in 2025 – including its South Gloucestershire base. The initiative, recognised as one of the country's top apprenticeship schemes by the Department for Education, will offer opportunities across Amazon's businesses, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Prime Video, and Amazon Devices and Services.
Sidmouth students sign up in droves as clubs fayre opens doors to passion

1 week ago | devonlive.com | Lewis Clarke

From cricket bats to cadet hats, Sidmouth College served up a smorgasbord of extracurricular excitement as students explored local opportunities at a bustling Clubs Fayre this term. The event, held in partnership with Live Sidmouth and Sidmouth Town Council, brought together a wide range of community clubs, each showcasing ways students could get involved, explore hobbies and meet like-minded peers.
Take off programme helps jobseekers land new roles at Bristol Airport

1 week ago | somersetlive.co.uk | Lewis Clarke

Bristol Airport is taxiing down the runway with a new employment scheme that aims to help jobseekers clear for take-off. Its latest initiative is targeted at those who have struggled to get into work, including the retired, students, and people with caring responsibilities. The airport is funding the newly launched Take Off Programme, which will begin this month, providing mentoring and skills development to people across Weston-super-Mare and South Bristol.
Kids name surgical robot ‘Captain Cortex’ in adorable hospital vote

1 week ago | somersetlive.co.uk | Lewis Clarke

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children has officially unveiled the new name of its state-of-the-art paediatric neurosurgery robot – and after thousands of public votes, the machine will now be known as Captain Cortex. The name was announced on Wednesday, April 2, after a campaign by University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust to engage patients, families and the wider public in naming the robot.