Punters 'Gutted' as Beloved Prince of Wales Pub Goes Up for Sale Thursday, June 26, 2025 pub sale community hamhill family stewardship business hospitality local legacy Local patrons are expressing heartfelt sadness as the beloved Prince of Wales pub in Ham Hill has been put up for sale after 19 years of family stewardship. Mike, Nikki, and Amy-Jo, who have run the venue together, shared the … Read More
Somerset MP Urges Compensation for Businesses Impacted by M5 Roadworks Wednesday, June 25, 2025 m5 somerset roadworks compensation business infrastructure planning transport government rural A Somerset MP is pressing the government to provide fair compensation to businesses losing revenue due to prolonged roadworks near Junction 26 of the M5 and the Chelston Link Road, currently closed for a £5.7 million upgrade. … Read More
Two Women Banned from Bath Shops After Multiple Theft Convictions Wednesday, June 25, 2025 shoplifting theft bath criminalbehaviourorder police shopkeepers crime business law enforcement Two women, Caroline Beaverstock and Samantha Selway, both 35, have been convicted of multiple shoplifting offences in Bath, causing significant disruption for local retailers. The pair appeared at Bath Magistrates' Court … Read More
River Island Announces Closure of 33 Stores Including Somerset Branch Amid Restructuring Wednesday, June 25, 2025 riverisland retail storeclosures somerset restructuring highstreet fashion jobs onlineshift business River Island has revealed plans to close 33 of its UK stores, including the Taunton branch in Somerset, as it embarks on a significant restructuring to combat recent financial challenges. These closures are scheduled to take … Read More
Teen Entrepreneur’s Beauty Salon Blossoms with Personalized Care Saturday, May 31, 2025 beauty salon entrepreneur bespoke treatments street somerset personalized skincare business In the heart of Street, a beauty salon started by a determined 18-year-old entrepreneur is capturing the community’s attention. Beauty’s New Paige, opened just eight months ago by Paige Harding, is flourishing by offering … Read More
Argentinian-Inspired Asado Grill from Somerset Captivates Outdoor Cooking Enthusiasts Saturday, May 24, 2025 asado grill somerset outdoorcooking argentinian barbecue manufacturing startup business foodies Somerset Grill Co, a company inspired by the Argentinian tradition of Asado grilling, is making waves among outdoor cooking aficionados. Since its launch in 2020, this unique business has experienced rapid growth, doubling … Read More