Iconic Weston-super-Mare Faces Decline in Visitors Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis Sunday, August 31, 2025 weston-super-mare tourism seaside visitornumbers economy costofliving businesses events accommodation local Weston-super-Mare, known for its expansive golden sands and iconic pier, has long been a favourite destination for holidaymakers. However, this summer the town has experienced a significant drop in visitors, impacting local … Read More
The UK Was Letting Us Down, So We Moved to Bulgaria and Bought a £23,400 Home Monday, August 4, 2025 migration bulgaria mortgagefree costofliving family renovation freedom finance uk expats A family of six has found a new lease on life after fleeing the financial pressures of the UK and buying a home in Bulgaria for just £23,400, enabling them to live mortgage-free and drastically reduce their living costs. Amy … Read More
Yeovil Families Face Growing Child Poverty Crisis as Government Support Falls Short Wednesday, July 30, 2025 yeovil childpoverty ruralcommunities governmentpolicy familysupport costofliving povertystrategy localservices mpadamdance childwelfare Child poverty in Yeovil is on the rise, sparking concern from the area’s Liberal Democrat MP, Adam Dance, who has criticised the government’s lack of immediate support for families in rural communities. New data from the … Read More
Shoplifting Soars in Somerset: Central Bath & Lansdown Emerges as the South West’s Hardest Hit High Street Tuesday, June 24, 2025 shoplifting somerset retailcrime kamikaze theft crimestats independentretail avonsomerset highstreets costofliving Shoplifting in Britain is surging, with Somerset’s Central Bath & Lansdown identified as the South West’s retail theft hotspot. Police across England and Wales recorded over 500,000 shoplifting offences in 2024, marking a … Read More
Children Under 16 to Enjoy Free Bus Travel Across the West of England This Summer Tuesday, June 10, 2025 buses transport children westofengland summer travel publictransport costofliving families free sport This summer, children and young people under 16 across the West of England can travel free on local buses throughout the school holidays, from July 19 to September 5. Backed financially by the West of England Combined … Read More
Keir Starmer Signals Softer Approach to Winter Fuel Payments for Pensioners Wednesday, May 21, 2025 keirstarmer winterfuelpayment pensioners costofliving labourparty welfarereform pmqs economicrecovery fuelsupport benefitcuts Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced a significant shift in the government’s approach to winter fuel payments for pensioners. After earlier denying any plans to reverse recent cuts, Starmer revealed in Parliament … Read More