Weymouth’s Growing Supermarket Cluster Sparks Concerns Among Independent Retailers Monday, September 15, 2025 weymouth supermarkets independent retail business dorset highstreet economy competition local Independent retailers in the coastal town of Weymouth, Dorset, are increasingly troubled as plans unfold for yet another supermarket to open in their community. This new outlet will mark the fifth major national chain within … Read More
Wincanton Racecourse Raises Alarms Over Proposed Increase in Betting Duty Wednesday, September 10, 2025 wincanton horseracing bettingduty gambling treasury economy ukpolitics remotebetting tourism regulation Wincanton Racecourse has voiced serious concerns regarding the Treasury’s proposal to harmonise the Remote Betting and Gaming Duty (RBGD) into a single rate. The Glastonbury and Somerton MP, who recently visited the … Read More
Small and Rural Businesses: The Heartbeat of Our Communities Saturday, September 6, 2025 smallbusiness rural economy b&nes council campaign entrepreneurs support highstreet community Bath & North East Somerset (B&NES) Council has officially endorsed a campaign led by ‘Independents for B&NES’ to bring Small Business Saturday to the district this year. This move aligns with the national … Read More
Iconic Weston-super-Mare Faces Decline in Visitors Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis Sunday, August 31, 2025 weston-super-mare tourism seaside visitornumbers economy costofliving businesses events accommodation local Weston-super-Mare, known for its expansive golden sands and iconic pier, has long been a favourite destination for holidaymakers. However, this summer the town has experienced a significant drop in visitors, impacting local … Read More
Inside the Ancient Bath Mill That Makes the World’s Safest Paper Saturday, August 30, 2025 paper bathford portals security recycling sustainability economy regulation heritage manufacturing Bath’s Liberal Democrat MP, Wera Hobhouse, recently left the green benches of Westminster to visit the historic Portals Paper Limited mill in Bathford, gaining firsthand insight into the UK’s paper industry and its ongoing … Read More
Somerset Farm Shop on the A303 Poised for Major Expansion Tuesday, August 26, 2025 somerset a303 farmshop expansion retail takeaway community economy jobs planning Teals, a popular farm shop located just off the A303 at South Cadbury in Somerset, is set to undergo a significant expansion. The owners have submitted plans to Somerset Council seeking approval to enlarge and improve the … Read More