Local Businesses and Residents Oppose Closure of M5 Link Road Thursday, April 24, 2025 somerset council business residents road closure funding community infrastructure economy Residents and business owners in Somerset are urging the local council to reconsider its plans to close an M5 link road for three months, fearing the devastating impact it may have on local businesses. The £5.7m revamp of … Read More
Easter Traffic Warning: Millions Set to Hit the Road Thursday, April 17, 2025 easter traffic drivers congestion delays travel holidays maintenance operations economy Drivers are being warned to brace for long queues over the Easter weekend, as 19.1 million people are expected to travel on Good Friday, leading to significant traffic. The AA anticipates a 15% increase in bank holiday … Read More
Small Businesses Struggle with Rising Costs and Job Losses Thursday, April 17, 2025 smallbusinesses risingcosts joblosses nationalinsurance businessrates financialchallenges sectorstrain economy liberaldemocrats localbusinesses Small businesses in Bath and North East Somerset are facing financial challenges as a result of increased national insurance contributions and soaring ingredient costs. Employees could potentially lose nearly £3,000 each by … Read More
New Gigafactory Substation in Somerset Faces Delay Until Late 2028 Thursday, April 17, 2025 somerset gigafactory substation power national grid construction development connectivity economy jobs Somerset’s much-anticipated £4bn ‘gigafactory’ is facing a delay in the operation of its new substation, with the facility not expected to be fully operational until the end of 2028. The initial phase of the … Read More
Trouble Looms as Shop Closures Desert Pretty UK Market Town's High Street Tuesday, April 15, 2025 devizes market town closures high street small businesses challenges economy community retail wiltshire The picturesque market town of Devizes is facing concerns over the potential desertion of its high street following a spate of shop closures. Faced with a challenging economic climate, businesses in Devizes have endured … Read More
Future of Closed Somerset Pub Hangs in the Balance Friday, April 11, 2025 somerset pub closure redevelopment housing economy planning conversion history council The future of the Cheddar Valley Inn in Wells, Somerset, hangs in the balance as plans have been proposed to convert the closed pub into two residential properties. The owner of the pub, Red Oak Taverns, seeks to redevelop … Read More