I Went to a Seaside Town’s Indoor Market and Was the Only Customer Saturday, May 10, 2025 weston market indoor business community retail regeneration local economy transformation On an overcast Monday afternoon during the Easter holidays, I found myself the only customer at Weston Indoor Market in Weston-super-Mare. The market appeared quiet, perhaps a victim of gloomy British weather rather than … Read More
A Quiet Visit to Weston Indoor Market Reveals Unexpected Charm Saturday, May 10, 2025 weston market retail community weston-super-mare business local transformation economy culture On a drizzly Monday afternoon during the Easter holidays, I found myself wandering alone through the Weston Indoor Market in Weston-super-Mare. At first glance, the market looked deserted. Only two stalls were open—one … Read More
MPs Call for Government Backing on New South West Railway Stations Thursday, May 8, 2025 railway transport devon somerset cullompton wellington infrastructure development economy publictransport sport MPs representing Devon and Somerset have intensified their campaign for new railway stations in Wellington and Cullompton, ahead of a crucial government announcement expected after June 11. Both stations, paused for review … Read More
I Live in Overcrowded Bath but Love Tourists — And So Should You Wednesday, May 7, 2025 tourism bath travel local economy housing airbnb heritage community visitors Tourists—those adventurous souls who leave their hometowns to explore the world, satisfy their curiosity, broaden their horizons, and immerse themselves in new experiences—are often met with mixed feelings. For many locals, … Read More
The Challenges and Benefits of Tourism in Bath, UK Monday, May 5, 2025 bath tourism overcrowded tourist tax unesco heritage airbnb housing economy infrastructure Bath, with just under 100,000 residents, has gained notoriety as the most overcrowded city in the UK due to the influx of tourists. Renowned for its stunning architecture and rich history, Bath’s status as a UNESCO … Read More
Managing Tourism in Bath: Challenges and Opportunities Monday, May 5, 2025 bath tourism overcrowding challenges tourist tax airbnb residents heritage economy sustainability Bath, with a population just shy of 100,000, has been revealed as the most overcrowded UK city with tourists. Known globally for its stunning architecture, universities, and rich history, Bath is unique in being the only city … Read More