Parents Outraged as Council Closes Playground for Entire Summer Holiday Tuesday, August 5, 2025 playground closure summer safety council bath children parents upgrade parks In Bath, the playground at Loxton Drive in Twerton has been shut down and chained off by Bath and North East Somerset Council, sparking frustration among local parents. The closure began in mid-July and is expected to last … Read More
Somerset Restaurant Closes for Good Following Viral Review and Financial Troubles Tuesday, August 5, 2025 restaurant liquidation taunton exeter cardiff closure staff food pandemic business Eat the Bird, a popular restaurant chain with locations in Taunton, Exeter, and Cardiff, has permanently closed after its parent company entered liquidation. The closure followed a winding-up order after the business failed … Read More
A378 Road Closure for Bridge Maintenance Brings 35-Mile Diversion Until Month-End Sunday, August 3, 2025 a378 bridge closure diversion langport networkrail maintenance traffic historic transport A section of the A378 in Langport, including the railway bridge at Moor Close, will be closed from Monday, August 4 until Sunday, August 31 for essential bridge maintenance work. Network Rail is carrying out continuous … Read More
Taunton Vintage Store Closes but Leaves Lasting Community Spirit Wednesday, July 30, 2025 taunton vintage antiques independent community closure somerset shop local friendship After three heartfelt years of serving the Taunton community, Lesley White, owner of the independent vintage and antique store Vintiques, has announced the closure of her beloved shop this September. The Somerset-based store, … Read More
Somerset Poundland Closure Confirmed as Chain Announces Third Wave of Store Shutters Monday, July 28, 2025 poundland closure somerset wells retail stores jobs restructuring discount company Poundland has confirmed the closure of its Wells store in Somerset as part of a broader third wave of store closures. Announced this week, the plan will see 68 stores across the UK shut their doors permanently, with 32 … Read More
Hutton Hill Road Reopens After 17-Month Closure Due to Wall Collapse Saturday, July 26, 2025 hutton closure reopening wallcollapse northsomerset roadsafety repairs traffic infrastructure council Hutton Hill Road in Hutton has officially reopened after being closed for 17 months since February 2024. The closure was necessary after a private wall collapsed, posing a serious safety risk to residents and road users. … Read More