I Tried M&S, Sainsbury's, and Aldi's Coco Pops – The Winner Beats Kellogg's Monday, July 28, 2025 cereal cocopops breakfast tastetest m&s sainsburys aldi kelloggs affordability kids Coco Pops have long been a beloved breakfast treat, with every crunchy, chocolatey bite evoking nostalgic childhood memories. Whether enjoyed with hot or cold milk, the best part of this cereal is undoubtedly the sweet, … Read More
'Hopeless' South West seaside town where second homes are taking over and locals rely on foodbanks Thursday, July 24, 2025 stives cornwall seaside foodbank poverty secondhomes housing tourism affordability community St Ives, heralded as the quintessential Cornish seaside town, is famed for its picture-perfect harbour, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant tourist scene. Yet beneath the postcard charm lies a community grappling with hardship. … Read More
New Somerset Boutique Brings Fashion and Community Spirit Back to Watchet Saturday, July 19, 2025 boutique fashion community watchet resilience localbusiness somerset entrepreneurship affordability inclusivity Tucked away behind a hardware store in the seaside town of Watchet lies Maria’s Casual Wear, a vibrant new clothing boutique that opened its doors in April. More than just a retail space, it embodies resilience, community, … Read More
Bath Should Consider Relinquishing World Heritage Status to Ease Housing Pressures Saturday, July 19, 2025 bath housing worldheritage unesco saltford development affordability conservation infrastructure summit Phil Harding, leader of Saltford Environmental Group, has sparked a local debate by suggesting that Bath consider giving up its UNESCO World Heritage status. He argues that the designation limits housing development in Bath, … Read More
Soaring Rent Prices Highlight Somerset’s Housing Crisis Monday, June 2, 2025 rent somerset housing affordability bath rentalprices inflation ukhousing crisis landlords Rents across Somerset have surged dramatically, underlining the ongoing housing crisis in the region. In Bath and North East Somerset, the average monthly rent for a privately rented home reached £1,736 in the year leading up … Read More
The Paradox of Yeovil: Cheapest Properties That Sell Quickly Saturday, May 31, 2025 yeovil somerset housing property affordability realestate markettrends newbuilds salesspeed firsttimebuyers Yeovil presents a fascinating contradiction in Somerset’s housing market. While it boasts some of the most affordable property prices in the county, homes there consistently sell at a surprisingly brisk pace. As of 2024, the … Read More