Shopkeeper in Bath Closes Store Early After Earning Just £4.50 in One Day Friday, July 25, 2025 shopkeeper bath independent retail store-closure economy footfall smallbusiness struggle lifestyle Natasha Whiting, the 35-year-old owner of Hidden—a boutique shop in Bath specializing in British-made lifestyle products such as homeware, books, candles, ceramics, crockery, and cards—recently faced an exceptionally tough … 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
Bristol Airport Expansion: Mayor Helen Godwin Outlines Her Position Monday, July 21, 2025 bristol airport expansion helengodwin planning environment economy transport government climate Helen Godwin, the West of England Metro Mayor, has recently clarified her stance on the contentious proposal to expand Bristol Airport, a move that could significantly influence the airport’s future. The expansion plans aim … Read More
'Abandoned Tunnel' Attraction Poised to Revive South West Seaside Towns Sunday, July 20, 2025 memo portland jurassic coast biodiversity quarry tourism economy employment dorset A groundbreaking £30 million tourist attraction celebrating the Jurassic Coast is set to rejuvenate Weymouth and Portland, two seaside towns in the South West of England that have long faced economic challenges. The MEMO … Read More
Independent Taunton Urges Community Support to Revive the Town Centre Saturday, July 19, 2025 taunton highstreet independent business closure economy towncouncil promotion pedestrianisation community A Taunton businesswoman has issued an urgent call to support independent shops amid a wave of closures impacting the town this year. Susie, co-owner of the local gift shop Rocket and Bird, shared her concerns with over 6,200 … Read More
How Somerset Has Fared Since the General Election Sunday, July 13, 2025 somerset labour government election politics nhs transport economy rural reform Last week marked one year since the general election that saw Sir Keir Starmer lead Labour back into government after 14 years in opposition. As Somerset’s local democracy reporter, I’ve looked back over the past 12 months to … Read More