Major Brands Revamp Stores at Clarks Village to Enhance Shopping Experience Thursday, July 10, 2025 clarksvillage skechers lecreuset haribo storerevamp retail summershopping outlet somerset shoppingexperience Three well-loved brands—Le Creuset, Skechers, and HARIBO—have unveiled renovated stores at Clarks Village, the premier shopping destination in Somerset. These upgrades are designed to enhance the overall shopping experience … Read More
Difficult but Inevitable: Taunton’s Ninkasi Bar Closes After Months of Struggle Thursday, July 10, 2025 ninkasi taunton barclosure craftbeer gin hospitality economy pubs independentquarter brewing Ninkasi, a cherished bar nestled in the heart of Taunton’s Independent Quarter, has permanently closed following a “difficult but inevitable” decision by its owners. Located at 1 Riverside Place, Ninkasi had gained a devoted … Read More
Major M5 Junction Upgrade Plans Under Threat as Funding Enters Review Phase Thursday, July 10, 2025 m5 cullompton infrastructure junction28 housing transport development government networknorth middevon Ambitious plans to upgrade junction 28 of the M5 motorway, a key project aimed at unlocking the development of around 5,000 new homes at Culm Garden Village in Cullompton, have encountered a significant setback. Originally … Read More
'I'm a Portishead Railway Arch-Cynic, but It Might Finally Happen' Thursday, July 10, 2025 portishead railway transport metrowest bristol council funding infrastructure commuter construction After decades of skepticism, the reopening of the Portishead Railway is moving closer to fruition. Peter Burden, a Portishead South councillor and former train rider before the line closed in 1964, once regarded the project … Read More
Taunton Lidl Closes Temporarily After Car Crashes Through Storefront Thursday, July 10, 2025 taunton lidl carcrash storefront accident emergency safety investigation closure retail A Lidl supermarket in Taunton was forced to close temporarily after a vehicle crashed through its front windows. The unusual incident caused significant damage to the storefront, prompting safety concerns and a prompt … Read More
‘I cleaned the toilets at Glastonbury Festival this year – and one thing floored me’ Thursday, July 10, 2025 glastonbury toiletcleaning volunteer wateraid festival sanitation charity hygiene cleanwater community Glastonbury Festival may be over for another year, but while many fondly recall the music and atmosphere, there’s one aspect few miss—the toilets. Known for long queues, unpleasant smells, and less-than-glamorous conditions, … Read More