Drug Den Shut Down After Years of Turmoil in Upscale British City Thursday, July 17, 2025 bath drug crime closure police antisocial business tourism housing safety Authorities have shut down a flat at Abbey Green Courtyard in Bath after nearly nine years of persistent issues involving drug dealing, violence, and noise disturbances. Located in the heart of one of Britain’s most … Read More
New Bin Collection Rule in Bath Could Cost Shops Over £3,000 Annually to Close at 5pm Wednesday, July 16, 2025 waste business bath council collections costs localgovernment shops sustainability policy Bath and North East Somerset Council plans to pilot a shift in the city centre’s business waste collection time from 5pm to 6pm starting this September. The Liberal Democrat administration argues this change will reduce early … Read More
Bath Bin Collection Time Change Could Cost Businesses Over £3,000 Annually Thursday, July 10, 2025 bath waste business collection cost consultation environment pilot council waste-management Businesses in Bath may soon face increased costs due to a proposed change in the timing of commercial waste bin collections. Currently, shops in central Bath can place their bins outside by 5pm, coinciding with the end of the … Read More
Historic Somerset Business Rescued from Closure Tuesday, July 8, 2025 somerset somerton overtlocke business retail hardware local ownership community heritage One of Somerset’s oldest and most treasured businesses, Overt Locke, has been saved from closure. Located on West Street in Somerton, Overt Locke has been a cornerstone of the town since 1925, offering a wide range of tools, … Read More
'I started my business from my bedroom and now it's loved by an F1 driver' Saturday, July 5, 2025 entrepreneurship sustainability footwear formula1 recycling startups innovation motorsport business fashion sport Alex Witty, a 27-year-old entrepreneur from Bath, transformed his bedroom into a makeshift workshop during the Covid lockdown, launching a sustainable shoe business now favored by Formula 1 drivers. While studying sustainable … Read More
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