Weymouth’s Growing Supermarket Cluster Sparks Concerns Among Independent Retailers Monday, September 15, 2025 weymouth supermarkets independent retail business dorset highstreet economy competition local Independent retailers in the coastal town of Weymouth, Dorset, are increasingly troubled as plans unfold for yet another supermarket to open in their community. This new outlet will mark the fifth major national chain within … Read More
Sarah Beeny Faces Order to Demolish 'Mini Downton Abbey' Extension on Somerset Estate Monday, September 15, 2025 sarahbeeny somerset mansion planning demolition bats conservation property tvpresenter home Sarah Beeny, well-known television presenter and property expert, has been instructed to demolish a large extension on her Somerset estate, which has drawn comparisons to a “mini Downton Abbey.” The extension was … Read More
Bristol First Bus Strikes: What to Expect and How Somerset Services Will Be Affected Monday, September 15, 2025 strike bristol firstbus transport paydispute publictransport somerset unite industrialaction congestion sport Drivers at two of the three First Bus depots in Bristol are set to strike from Tuesday through Friday, following the rejection of a revised pay offer. This four-day industrial action threatens to bring Bristol’s road network … Read More
Gusts Near 80mph Hit England and Wales Amid Yellow Weather Warning Monday, September 15, 2025 wind gusts weather storm metoffice warning travel safety coast powercut Overnight, powerful wind gusts reaching nearly 80mph swept across much of England and Wales, prompting a yellow weather warning from the Met Office. The highest gust was recorded at 78mph at the Needles on the Isle of Wight. … Read More
Live Update: Somerset A-Road Closed Due to Crash Monday, September 15, 2025 somerset accident traffic crash delay roadblock emergency transport highway travel A major A-road in Somerset is currently blocked following a crash, causing significant delays for motorists in the area. Emergency responders are on the scene working to clear the wreckage and ensure the safety of all …
Somerset Retiree Wins £78,000 McLaren in 19p Competition Monday, September 15, 2025 somerset mclaren lottery competition winner botb supercar retiree luxury prize Joseph Ryan, a 74-year-old retiree from Frome, Somerset, has won a stunning £78,000 McLaren 570GT through an online competition run by BOTB, and it only cost him 19p to enter. The former IT professional had been playing for … Read More