Warning: Hundreds of South West Pubs Face Closure in 2026 Without Government Action Tuesday, September 30, 2025 pubs businessrates closures economy jobs bbpa government southwest taxation hospitality The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has issued a stark warning that approximately 309 pubs in the South West—representing around 1,788 jobs—could shut their doors next year unless urgent government intervention … Read More
Weston-super-Mare Set to Revitalize Tourism with Strong Community and Government Support Sunday, September 28, 2025 weston-super-mare tourism regeneration community sports inclusion government investment seaside economy sport The seaside town of Weston-super-Mare is poised for a major revival, thanks to focused efforts on community sports and ambitious regeneration projects. The Minister for Sport, Tourism, Civil Society and Youth, Stephanie … Read More
Weston-super-Mare Poised for Revival as Tourism and Community Spirit Flourish Sunday, September 28, 2025 weston-super-mare tourism regeneration sports community seaside grandpier inclusion economy events sport The Minister for Sport, Tourism, Civil Society and Youth, Stephanie Peacock MP, recently visited Weston-super-Mare to explore its vibrant grassroots sports scene and ambitious regeneration projects aimed at boosting tourism … Read More
South West Seaside Town’s High Street Struggles Amid Supermarket Expansion Saturday, September 20, 2025 weymouth highstreet supermarkets independentshops dorset retail economy localbusiness competition community Weymouth, a picturesque coastal town in Dorset, is renowned for its vibrant independent retailers, but local traders are growing increasingly concerned about the surge of major supermarket chains encroaching on their … Read More
Leonardo Workers Consider Strike Amid Pay Dispute Friday, September 19, 2025 leonardo strike paydispute unite aerospace defence yeovil workers negotiations economy Nearly 3,000 employees of defence contractor Leonardo from sites across the UK—including Yeovil, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Luton, and Basildon—are set to vote on potential industrial action due to a pay dispute. The Unite union … Read More
Weymouth’s Growing Supermarket Cluster Sparks Concerns Among Independent Retailers Monday, September 15, 2025 weymouth supermarkets independent retail business dorset highstreet economy competition local Independent retailers in the coastal town of Weymouth, Dorset, are increasingly troubled as plans unfold for yet another supermarket to open in their community. This new outlet will mark the fifth major national chain within … Read More