MP Champions VAT Cut to Save Weston-super-Mare’s Hospitality Sector Monday, November 17, 2025 vat hospitality weston-super-mare economy tourism pubs tax business northsomerset closures The MP for Weston-super-Mare, Dan Aldridge, has joined a coalition of over two dozen MPs in urging the government to reduce VAT on hospitality from 20%. In an open letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the upcoming … Read More
MP Calls for Urgent VAT Cut to Save Weston-super-Mare’s Hospitality Sector Monday, November 17, 2025 hospitality vat weston pubs economy tourism northsomerset taxation business local Weston-super-Mare’s newly elected MP Dan Aldridge has joined forces with over two dozen parliamentarians, including MP Chris Webb, in an urgent plea to slash VAT for the hospitality industry before this month’s budget. Their … Read More
Rachel Gilmour MP Optimistic Following Allied Pharmacies Deal to Rescue Local Pharmacies Sunday, November 16, 2025 Rachel Gilmour Tiverton health politics business Residents in Tiverton, Minehead, and Williton have reason to feel hopeful after Rachel Gilmour MP announced that Allied Pharmacies has agreed to take over several local pharmacy sites. The rescue deal follows months of … Read More
Somerset Jewellers to Close After 22 Years, Marking End of an Era on the High Street Monday, November 3, 2025 jewellery highstreet retail clevedon business closure sale local independent family After more than two decades of dedicated service, Bryants Jewellers in Clevedon is set to close its doors, marking the end of a cherished local business. Owners Simon and Michelle Bryant have announced the closure, which … Read More
Bold New Campaign Aims to Spotlight Taunton’s Unique Character Sunday, October 26, 2025 taunton somerset campaign community culture sport business tourism local promotion Taunton Town Council has launched an ambitious campaign, ‘Shout About Taunton,’ designed to elevate the Somerset town’s profile by showcasing its vibrant community, sporting heritage, rich culture, and independent businesses. … Read More
Bold New Campaign Aims to Put Somerset Town on the Map Sunday, October 26, 2025 taunton somerset campaign community culture business marketing tourism sport local Taunton is set to shine brighter than ever with the launch of an exciting new campaign celebrating the town’s vibrant community, rich culture, and thriving independent businesses. The initiative, called ‘Shout About Taunton,’ … Read More