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
Last-Minute Effort Launched to Prevent Library Closures in North Somerset Sunday, November 16, 2025 libraries northsomerset rural closures community council winscombe funding petition services In a final push to stop the closure of three libraries in North Somerset, two local Green Party councillors have proposed an alternative plan to maintain services. This comes amid growing concerns from parish councils that … Read More
Comprehensive M5 Closures Announced as Motorists Warned of Extensive Roadworks Tuesday, October 28, 2025 m5 motorway closures roadworks nationalhighways barrierrenewal drainage traffic somerset divertions Drivers using the M5 motorway are being cautioned about upcoming extensive roadworks and closures across various sections. Currently, the southbound carriageway between junctions 28 and 30 is already closed in parts. Now, … Read More
Pizza Hut Announces Closure of 68 UK Restaurants Including Somerset Location Tuesday, October 21, 2025 pizzahut closures administration dclondonpie yumbrands restaurants uk employment restructuring somerset Pizza Hut has announced the closure of 68 dine-in restaurants across the UK, including a location in Somerset, after the company operating its venues here, DC London Pie, entered administration. In addition, 11 delivery-only … Read More
Patients Left Without Medicine as Jhoots Pharmacy Faces Allegations of Widespread Failures Thursday, October 16, 2025 jhoots pharmacy nhs regulation staff closures medication enforcement mps misconduct MPs from across the political spectrum have expressed deep concerns over the pharmacy chain Jhoots, accusing it of widespread operational failures, including unpaid wages, long-term store closures, and possible violations of … Read More
M5 Speed Limit Reduced to 50mph Amid Extensive Roadworks Through Early 2026 Tuesday, October 14, 2025 m5 speedlimit roadworks motorway nationalhighways closures diversions drainage flooding somerset Motorists using the M5 motorway in Devon and Somerset should prepare for a significant reduction in speed limits and ongoing disruption as extensive maintenance works continue until February 2026. From Monday, October 26, a … Read More