Shopkeeper in Bath Closes Store Early After Earning Just £4.50 in One Day Friday, July 25, 2025 shopkeeper bath independent retail store-closure economy footfall smallbusiness struggle lifestyle Natasha Whiting, the 35-year-old owner of Hidden—a boutique shop in Bath specializing in British-made lifestyle products such as homeware, books, candles, ceramics, crockery, and cards—recently faced an exceptionally tough … Read More
Shopkeeper Closes Shop After Taking Just £4.50 in a Day Friday, July 25, 2025 retail independent bath business economy footfall crisis shopping local storefront Natasha Whiting, 35, owner of Hidden in Bath, recently made the tough decision to close her shop early after a particularly challenging day in which she only took £4.50 in sales. Hidden, which specializes in British-made … Read More
Most Dangerous Places to Live Revealed in New Crime Map Friday, July 25, 2025 crime somerset avon bristol northsomerset bath homeoffice fraud crimerates ons Recent Home Office statistics reveal that crime is increasing across Somerset, with certain areas facing significantly higher risks. A new crime map highlights the neighborhoods where residents are most vulnerable to becoming … Read More
Plans for 40-Metre Cable Bridge Over River Avon Get Green Light Tuesday, July 22, 2025 keynsham bridge avon cycling pedestrians infrastructure accessibility bath bristol durleylane Plans for a striking 40-metre cable bridge spanning the River Avon in Keynsham have received official approval. The new structure will be built at Durley Lane, close to the Somerdale estate, and is designed to accommodate … Read More
Lidl’s Bath Store Proposal Faces Setback Amid Local Opposition Monday, July 21, 2025 lidl bath traffic greenfield planning transport local councillors greenspace development Lidl’s plans to develop a new store on the greenfield site at Lambridge meadow in Bath have encountered significant delays. This follows resistance from local councillors and transport authorities worried about traffic … Read More
Police Enforce 48-Hour Ban to Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour in Bath City Centre Sunday, July 20, 2025 bath police dispersal asb kingsmead ban safety community enforcement public Avon and Somerset Police have imposed a 48-hour dispersal order in Bath’s city centre following a surge of anti-social behaviour incidents earlier this week. The order, effective from Thursday, July 17 to Saturday, July 19, … Read More