Somerset Town Defies Trends with Thriving Retail Scene Saturday, October 11, 2025 taunton somerset footfall businessgrowth retail independentshops entrepreneurship economy localbusinesses investment Taunton is experiencing a refreshing surge in activity, defying national trends with increasing footfall and a wave of new businesses enriching Somerset’s economy. Recent data reveals that Taunton’s weekly footfall has risen … Read More
Somerset Town Defies the Odds with Thriving Retail Scene Saturday, October 11, 2025 taunton s somerset retail footfall businessgrowth entrepreneurs independentshops economy investment hospitality Taunton is bucking the national trend, showing promising signs of retail and economic vitality. Recent data reveals a 2.1% increase in weekly footfall in the town so far this year, significantly outperforming the UK average … Read More
Record Cider Crops Yield Alcohol Levels Too High for Pub Sales Saturday, October 11, 2025 cider alcohol summer crop apples brewing pubs regulation climate production This year’s exceptionally hot summer has led to a bumper crop of cider apples, but it has also caused an unexpected problem for cider producers. The increased heat has boosted the sugar levels in the apples, resulting in … Read More
Bumper Cider Crops Lead to Overly Strong Alcoholic Drinks Unsuitable for Pubs Saturday, October 11, 2025 cider crops alcohol summer pubs harvest fermentation regulations apples beverage This year’s exceptionally hot summer has resulted in an unusually large cider apple harvest, but with a twist. The intense heat has caused the apples to develop higher sugar levels than usual, leading to cider with a … Read More
Brutalist Church in Batheaston: A Case for Preservation Over Demolition Saturday, October 11, 2025 brutalism architecture heritage bath batheaston church preservation reuse sustainability community In the village of Batheaston near Bath, a unique example of Brutalist architecture—the Church of the Good Shepherd—is facing imminent demolition. Closed in 2020, the Diocese of Clifton has permission to replace it with four … Read More
Small Somerset Villages Unite to Preserve Rural Heritage and Guide Future Growth Saturday, October 11, 2025 somerset neighbourhoodplan rural development community heritage conservation housing planning referendum Residents of four Somerset villages are gearing up for a crucial vote on a new neighbourhood plan designed to shape the future of their communities over the next decade. The Oake Neighbourhood Plan, which covers the villages … Read More