Rebecca Cook

6 days ago | somersetlive.co.uk | Rebecca Cook |Emma Elgee |Daniel Clark

Somerset, typically known for its tranquil countryside and renowned cider and farming industries, is also a place where you might unexpectedly encounter a celebrity. Numerous famous faces have surprising links to Somerset, including being born in one of its quaint villages or attending school within the region. You may even spot Hollywood star Johnny Depp, rumoured to own a property here, or baking icon Mary Berry, who was born in Somerset, during your weekend shopping trip.

Nov 25, 2023 | somersetlive.co.uk | Rebecca Cook

Years of heated buyer demand created the strongest sellers’ market of the past decade across much of the UK. And while demand has dipped since the heady days of 2021, one town in Somerset has been named among the top hotspots for sellers at the moment, according to new research from Rightmove. More than eight out of every 10 homes for sale on Rightmove in the six most popular towns are already sold subject to contract.

Nov 4, 2023 | somersetlive.co.uk | Rebecca Cook

A Somerset village is the most expensive area to buy a house in the county, with an average price of more than half a million pounds. Wedmore, which is situated near Cheddar in the Somerset Levels between the River Axe and River Brue, has an average house price of £640,463. This is according to a ranking of average house prices in Somerset on the property website Zoopla.

Oct 5, 2023 | digitalspy.com | Rebecca Cook

Is Lupin getting a season four, or is the recent third season going to be the show's last on Netflix? We're sorry to say that there's not been any recent updates about the beloved series – which sits pretty as one of Netflix's most-watched series of all time – but read on to find out everything you need to know about a potential fourth instalment. Warning: Lupin spoilers for all three seasons follow.

Sep 8, 2023 | somersetlive.co.uk | Rebecca Cook

With the bank holiday weekend on the horizon and the weather set to be good, many will be planning a trip to the beach. And luckily Somerset has no shortage of idyllic beaches, from tucked away coves to ones with larges stretches of sand. With temperatures due to remain well into the twenties this weekend amid an early autumn heatwave, popular beaches on the county’s coastline can be a bit too busy for some people’s liking.