Somerset Gears Up for a Thriving Summer Tourism Season Sunday, August 3, 2025 somerset tourism summer weston-super-mare wookey hole grand pier exmoor family economy travel As summer approaches, businesses across Somerset are optimistic about an exceptional tourist season. The region’s breathtaking landscapes, beautiful beaches, and compelling attractions consistently draw thousands of visitors … Read More
University of Bath Drives £500 Million Boost for Local Economy and Jobs Wednesday, July 30, 2025 university bath economy employment students investment procurement startups community innovation A recent report from Oxford Economics has revealed that the University of Bath significantly fuels the local economy, generating over £500 million in gross value added (GVA) during the 2023/24 academic year. This contribution … Read More
Shopkeeper in Bath Closes Store Early After Earning Just £4.50 in One Day Friday, July 25, 2025 shopkeeper bath independent retail store-closure economy footfall smallbusiness struggle lifestyle Natasha Whiting, the 35-year-old owner of Hidden—a boutique shop in Bath specializing in British-made lifestyle products such as homeware, books, candles, ceramics, crockery, and cards—recently faced an exceptionally tough … Read More
Shopkeeper Closes Shop After Taking Just £4.50 in a Day Friday, July 25, 2025 retail independent bath business economy footfall crisis shopping local storefront Natasha Whiting, 35, owner of Hidden in Bath, recently made the tough decision to close her shop early after a particularly challenging day in which she only took £4.50 in sales. Hidden, which specializes in British-made … Read More
Bristol Airport Expansion: Mayor Helen Godwin Outlines Her Position Monday, July 21, 2025 bristol airport expansion helengodwin planning environment economy transport government climate Helen Godwin, the West of England Metro Mayor, has recently clarified her stance on the contentious proposal to expand Bristol Airport, a move that could significantly influence the airport’s future. The expansion plans aim … Read More
'Abandoned Tunnel' Attraction Poised to Revive South West Seaside Towns Sunday, July 20, 2025 memo portland jurassic coast biodiversity quarry tourism economy employment dorset A groundbreaking £30 million tourist attraction celebrating the Jurassic Coast is set to rejuvenate Weymouth and Portland, two seaside towns in the South West of England that have long faced economic challenges. The MEMO … Read More