Businesses in Clevedon, a picturesque Somerset seaside town, have staged a second protest against North Somerset Council’s proposed on-street parking charges, fearing the move could trigger widespread closures of independent …
Andrew Billingham, chief executive of YTL Arena Bristol, has been appointed chair of Visit West, the Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) dedicated to promoting tourism in the West of England. This appointment marks a …
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has issued a stark warning that approximately 309 pubs in the South West—representing around 1,788 jobs—could shut their doors next year unless urgent government intervention …
The Minister for Sport, Tourism, Civil Society and Youth, Stephanie Peacock MP, recently visited Weston-super-Mare to explore its vibrant grassroots sports scene and ambitious regeneration projects aimed at boosting tourism …
The seaside town of Weston-super-Mare is poised for a major revival, thanks to focused efforts on community sports and ambitious regeneration projects. The Minister for Sport, Tourism, Civil Society and Youth, Stephanie …
Weymouth, a picturesque coastal town in Dorset, is renowned for its vibrant independent retailers, but local traders are growing increasingly concerned about the surge of major supermarket chains encroaching on their …
Nearly 3,000 employees of defence contractor Leonardo from sites across the UK—including Yeovil, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Luton, and Basildon—are set to vote on potential industrial action due to a pay dispute. The Unite union …
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 …
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 …
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 initiative, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Teals, a popular farm shop located on the A303 at South Cadbury, Somerset, is preparing for a major expansion to better serve both local residents and travelers. The proposed plans, submitted to Somerset Council, aim to …
Burnham-on-Sea is often overshadowed by its larger neighbour, Weston-super-Mare. Less accessible by public transport, with the nearest train station located in Highbridge—a thirty-minute walk away—this quaint Somerset town …