Minehead Loses Its Only Post Office as Co-op Store Closes After 42 Years Tuesday, June 16, 2026 minehead co-op postoffice closure community southwest retail planning services residents After 42 years serving the community, the Co-op store on The Avenue in Minehead has closed its doors for good as of June 13, 2024. This closure marks the end of an era and leaves the town without its only remaining Post … Read More
Supermarket Rivalry Heats Up in Bath Over Proposed New Lidl Store Sunday, August 24, 2025 lidl bath supermarket retail waitrose morrisons co-op traffic londonroad community A new chapter in Bath’s supermarket rivalry is unfolding as Waitrose, Morrisons, and the Co-op collectively oppose plans to open a Lidl on London Road at Lambridge. These established retailers warn that the budget supermarket … Read More
Former Garage Site Transformed into New Village Co-op Friday, July 25, 2025 co-op coleford community retail convenience rural business local shop amenities The former Crossway Garage site in Coleford, near Radstock, is set to become a new Co-op convenience store, owned and operated by longtime locals Chris and Barbara Osborne. The couple, who have run businesses in the area for … Read More
Notorious Shoplifter Sentenced After 17 Thefts at Bath Co-op in 15 Days Thursday, July 3, 2025 shoplifting crime bath sentencing co-op criminalbehaviourorder theft policing retailcrime justice Louisianna Santillo, 44, of Combe Down, has been sentenced to two months in prison after admitting to stealing from the same Bath Co-operative store 17 times within just 15 days. The offences occurred at The Co-operative on … Read More
Co-op Stores Face Food Shortages Following Cyber Attack Friday, May 16, 2025 co-op cyberattack foodshortages retail suppliers paymentsystems databreach recovery nationalcrimeagency supplychain A recent cyber attack on the Co-op has led to significant food shortages in some of its stores, including the Heavitree branch in Exeter, where customers found many chilled items missing from shelves on Friday, May 16. The … Read More
Co-op's Broomhill Road Store Upgrade Delivers Fresh Food, Environmental Efforts, and Tech Advancements Saturday, April 12, 2025 co-op store refresh food sustainability technology bristol eco-friendly membership convenience Following a significant investment, a Bristol Co-op has revealed the transformation of its Brislington convenience store, the Broomhill Road location. The refurbishment not only supports 14 local jobs but also represents the … Read More