Somerset Rent Crisis: Bath and North East Somerset Among UK's Least Affordable Areas Thursday, August 21, 2025 rent affordability somerset bath housing rentalmarket england crisis genrent wages Bath and North East Somerset has emerged as one of the least affordable places to rent in England outside of London. Last year, the average private rent in the area accounted for 42.7% of the median household income, making … Read More
Londoners Pricing Out Locals as Somerset Town Faces Housing Crisis Sunday, August 17, 2025 frome somerset housing crisis londonisation property affordability markettowns rents community Britain’s market towns have long been cherished hubs where local businesses and skilled artisans serve their communities with quality goods. Yet, in many parts of the country, this tradition is fading as independent … Read More
Londoners Drive Housing Crisis in Somerset’s Frome, Pricing Out Locals Sunday, August 17, 2025 frome housing crisis somerset londoners affordability markettown community rents londonisation Britain’s market towns have long been celebrated as vibrant hubs where local businesses and skilled artisans thrive, drawing visitors from near and far. Yet, across much of the country, these once-bustling town centres have … Read More
Chef's 25K Run to Raise Vital Funds for Gaza Hunger Relief Wednesday, August 6, 2025 gaza hunger fundraising chef running worldfoodprogramme somalia nutrition charity crisis Horrifying images of starving children in Gaza have stirred many hearts worldwide, but few take action. One such individual is Alexi Jeanrenaud, a chef from Bruton, Somerset, who has transformed his concern into a powerful … Read More
‘Imperative’ That UK Recognises Palestine as Seven Somerset MPs Sign Letter Monday, July 28, 2025 palestine uk somerset gaza crisis recognition mps twostatesolution humanitarian aid Frome and East Somerset MP Anna Sabine has urged the UK government to do more to resolve the crisis in Gaza, joining six other Somerset MPs in a growing call for official recognition of Palestine as an independent state. … Read More
Shopkeeper Closes Shop After Taking Just £4.50 in a Day Friday, July 25, 2025 retail independent bath business economy footfall crisis shopping local storefront Natasha Whiting, 35, owner of Hidden in Bath, recently made the tough decision to close her shop early after a particularly challenging day in which she only took £4.50 in sales. Hidden, which specializes in British-made … Read More