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 Set for Significant Expansion Tuesday, August 26, 2025 somerset a303 teals farmshop expansion retail takeaway community planning economy 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 … 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
Burnham-on-Sea: A Charming Seaside Town with Hidden Struggles Saturday, August 23, 2025 burnham seaside tourism parking rent housing hinkley carnival economy community 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 … Read More