University of Bath Drives £500 Million Boost for Local Economy and Jobs Wednesday, July 30, 2025 university bath economy employment students investment procurement startups community innovation A recent report from Oxford Economics has revealed that the University of Bath significantly fuels the local economy, generating over £500 million in gross value added (GVA) during the 2023/24 academic year. This contribution … Read More
Parkinson’s Friends Unite for Charity Walk Supporting Vital Nurse Care Wednesday, July 30, 2025 parkinsons charity walk nurses exercise community bristol fundraising awareness healthcare A close-knit group of friends who met through Parkinson’s-specific exercise classes in Bristol are gearing up to participate in a meaningful charity walk—and they’re encouraging others to join their cause. Jenny, Simon, Greg, … Read More
Frome's 1,700-Home Development Plan Faces Crucial Public Inquiry Wednesday, July 30, 2025 frome housing development planning inquiry affordablehousing infrastructure traffic environment community Frome is on the cusp of a pivotal decision as a public inquiry begins on August 5 into the proposed Selwood Garden Community (SGC), a development that could bring 1,700 new homes to the town’s southern agricultural lands. The … Read More
Community Unites to Save Watchet’s Beloved Knights Templar Swimming Pool Wednesday, July 30, 2025 watchet swimming fundraising community refurbishment school pool somerset education conservation The Knights Templar Swimming Pool in Watchet, Somerset, a vital hub for generations of swimmers, is set for a fresh start after a successful community fundraising campaign. On June 16, Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and … 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
Controversial Housing Plans Resurface in Congresbury After Previous Rejections Wednesday, July 30, 2025 housing congresbury development affordable infrastructure community planning objections transport northsomerset Controversial plans to build 70 new homes in Congresbury, a village east of Weston-super-Mare, are back on the table under new developers Allison South West. This comes after North Somerset Council rejected similar proposals … Read More