M5 Closed for Hours After Lorry Fire Causes Major Delays Near Exeter Wednesday, October 15, 2025 m5 exeter traffic fire lorry delays motorway emergency closure devon Motorists on the M5 motorway near Exeter are experiencing severe delays of up to two hours after a lorry transporting domestic appliances and batteries caught fire between junctions 30 and 29. The blaze erupted on the … Read More
Bath Record and Flower Shop Shuts Down Amid Rent Dispute with Council Tuesday, October 14, 2025 bath chapter22 rentdispute independentshops council closure broadstreet retail localbusiness shopclosure Chapter 22, a beloved flower and record shop located on Broad Street in Bath, has closed its doors after a protracted rent dispute with Bath and North East Somerset Council. The council had demanded repayment of a … Read More
Former Council Leader Joins Campaign to Save 'Vital' Pill Library from Closure Tuesday, October 7, 2025 library northsomerset community council pill closure campaign publicservices budget consultation A former leader of North Somerset Council has thrown his support behind a community campaign to prevent the closure of Pill Library and Children’s Centre—one of three libraries facing shutdown as part of the council’s plan to … Read More
Axe Valley Wildlife Park to Close After 17 Years of Cherished Memories Monday, October 6, 2025 wildlife conservation closure devon zoo axminster animals community education family After 17 wonderful years of welcoming families and animal lovers, Axe Valley Wildlife Park in Axminster, Devon, has announced it will close its doors on Friday, October 10, 2025. The heartfelt announcement came via an … Read More
Bath Pub Town+House to Close After Incredible Journey Amid Rising Costs Sunday, October 5, 2025 bath pub closure townhouse hospitaility community independent farewell costs celebration After an incredible journey filled with community spirit and unforgettable memories, the Bath pub Town+House has announced it will be closing its doors at the end of October. Owners have cited soaring costs, reduced … Read More
‘Number One’ Somerset Pub, The Bay Tree, to Close After 27 Years Friday, October 3, 2025 somerset castlecary pub closure baytree hospitality financialcrisis community retirement realestate The Bay Tree, a cherished Grade-II listed pub in Castle Cary, Somerset, will serve its final pint on Sunday, October 5. After more than 27 years under the stewardship of licensees Rennie and their team, the pub is closing … Read More