Over 250 Jobs at Risk as KDC/One Plans to Close Wellington Factory Friday, November 21, 2025 kdcone wellington jobs factoryclosure cosmetics relocation employment community investment scottishoperations KDC/One, a major employer in Wellington and owner of the historic Swallowfield cosmetics site, has announced plans to close its factory in the town, jeopardizing over 250 jobs. The company revealed its intention to transfer … Read More
Live: 'Dangerous' Man Posing Significant Threat to Women Has Somerset Connections Wednesday, November 19, 2025 dangerous threat women somerset building sites police warning employment safety Police have issued a warning concerning a man described as “dangerous” and a “significant threat to women.” It is believed he has ties to Somerset and may be attempting to find work on building sites in the area. Authorities …
Pizza Hut Announces Closure of 68 UK Restaurants Including Somerset Location Tuesday, October 21, 2025 pizzahut closures administration dclondonpie yumbrands restaurants uk employment restructuring somerset Pizza Hut has announced the closure of 68 dine-in restaurants across the UK, including a location in Somerset, after the company operating its venues here, DC London Pie, entered administration. In addition, 11 delivery-only … Read More
Somerset MP Faces Criticism Over Staff Salary Offering Below 'Real Living Wage' Monday, September 8, 2025 livingwage parliamentarystaff salarydispute rachelgilmour ipsa liberaldemocrats costofliving constituencystaff employment wagepolicy Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and Minehead, is facing backlash over the salary offered for a recently advertised caseworker position. The role, which supports constituents and assists at regular … Read More
Plans Unveiled to Replace Somerset Lidl with Larger Store and New Facilities Wednesday, September 3, 2025 lidl somerset wincanton supermarket redevelopment planning construction employment sustainability drivethru Lidl has submitted multi-million pound plans to Somerset Council proposing the demolition of their existing supermarket in Wincanton to make way for a larger, modern replacement. The proposed development aims to improve the … Read More
Former Pub Near Bristol Airport Set to Become New Greggs Outlet Friday, August 29, 2025 greggs bristol airport a38 planning traffic employment retail safety community A new Greggs bakery could soon open on the A38 near Bristol Airport, replacing the former Waggon and Horses pub. The popular bakery chain has submitted a planning application to North Somerset Council proposing the … Read More