Somerset Farmers Demand Action as Milk Price Cuts Deepen Crisis Tuesday, October 14, 2025 somerset dairy farmers milkprice agriculture regulation crisis livestock economy government Somerset’s dairy farmers are facing an escalating crisis as several major milk buyers announce significant price cuts, sparking widespread outrage and urgent calls for government intervention. Adam Dance, the Liberal Democrat … Read More
Exmoor National Park Aims to Boost Visitor Numbers Amid Transport Challenges Sunday, October 12, 2025 exmoor tourism nationalpark visitors transport sustainability cycling economy survey accessibility Exmoor National Park is striving to attract more visitors, but transport challenges persist. According to the Exmoor National Park Authority’s (ENPA) 2024/25 visitor survey, nearly half of the visitors say nothing would … Read More
Somerset Town Defies Trends with Thriving Retail Scene Saturday, October 11, 2025 taunton somerset footfall businessgrowth retail independentshops entrepreneurship economy localbusinesses investment Taunton is experiencing a refreshing surge in activity, defying national trends with increasing footfall and a wave of new businesses enriching Somerset’s economy. Recent data reveals that Taunton’s weekly footfall has risen … Read More
Somerset Town Defies the Odds with Thriving Retail Scene Saturday, October 11, 2025 taunton s somerset retail footfall businessgrowth entrepreneurs independentshops economy investment hospitality Taunton is bucking the national trend, showing promising signs of retail and economic vitality. Recent data reveals a 2.1% increase in weekly footfall in the town so far this year, significantly outperforming the UK average … Read More
West Somerset Railway Reconnection Bid Gains Momentum Thursday, October 9, 2025 westsomerset railways transport tourism economy infrastructure campaign connectivity rural somerset Efforts to reconnect West Somerset to the national rail network have gained fresh momentum following a pivotal meeting between local campaigner James Wright and Shadow Railways Minister Jerome Mayhew MP in Westminster on … Read More
Yeovil Car Park Closures for Housing Development Threaten High Street Survival Wednesday, October 8, 2025 yeovil carparks highstreet housing regeneration somersetcouncil parking council shops economy Proposals to close up to 600 parking spaces in Yeovil town centre to make way for 300 new homes as part of a £24 million regeneration scheme have sparked fears among local traders that the High Street could be fatally harmed. … Read More