A 500-bed residential campus is being proposed to support the workforce at Somerset’s emerging £4 billion Agratas gigafactory. The facility, located within the Gravity enterprise zone between Puriton and Woolavington, is …
Bath and North East Somerset Council has not conducted any focused studies on how new parking charges are affecting small businesses in Midsomer Norton and Radstock. Last year, the council introduced emissions-based parking …
When I visited Yeovil in May 2025, the persistent scaffolding on Middle Street sparked visible frustration among locals. One charity collector remarked, “People are a bit annoyed about this scaffolding being up so long!” Now, …
In May 2025, during a visit to Yeovil’s Middle Street, a local charity collector remarked on the lingering scaffolding: “People are a bit annoyed about this scaffolding being up so long!” Now, in January 2026, that …
As you step off the train at Yeovil Pen Mill, a welcoming sign greets visitors: “Welcome to the home of British helicopters.” Soon, however, that sign might disappear. Leonardo, the renowned Italian defense company known for …
As you step off the train at Yeovil Pen Mill, a prominent sign greets visitors: “Welcome to the home of British helicopters.” But this iconic message may soon disappear, reflecting deep uncertainty looming over the town’s …
Somerset is stepping into the spotlight this year with two major screen productions highlighting the county’s unique locations and vibrant community. On January 7, the new Dawn French sitcom, Can You Keep A Secret?, …
Somerset Council has revealed that a potential investor has expressed serious interest in the Nexus 25 development site located near junction 25 of the M5 motorway on the eastern edge of Taunton. The site benefits from a …
The Lazy Lobster, a seafood restaurant in Castle Cary, Somerset, has closed its doors after just 15 months of operation. Opening in August 2024, the restaurant followed the success of its sister location in Chew Magna but …
North Somerset Council may reconsider introducing a tourist tax in popular destinations like Weston-super-Mare. Local government secretary Steve Reed announced on November 25 that mayors will soon have the authority to impose …
Introducing car parking charges on Sundays across Somerset could cause lasting harm to the county’s town centres, warns a local church leader. The Somerset Council recently consulted residents on a plan to extend Sunday car …
Somerset Council’s proposal to introduce Sunday car parking charges across the county has sparked strong opposition from community leaders and residents, who warn it could seriously harm struggling town centres. The council’s …
A growing chorus of concern from Clevedon businesses has emerged over North Somerset Council’s proposal to introduce parking charges on Hill Road, threatening the town’s economic vitality. Council leader Mike Bell has …
Weston-super-Mare’s newly elected MP Dan Aldridge has joined forces with over two dozen parliamentarians, including MP Chris Webb, in an urgent plea to slash VAT for the hospitality industry before this month’s budget. Their …
The MP for Weston-super-Mare, Dan Aldridge, has joined a coalition of over two dozen MPs in urging the government to reduce VAT on hospitality from 20%. In an open letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the upcoming …