Uniqlo to Open First Somerset Store in Bath’s SouthGate Centre Monday, February 23, 2026 uniqlo bath somerset southgate clothing retail expansion shopping uk fashion Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo is set to open its first store in Somerset, located in the heart of Bath. Bath and North East Somerset Council recently approved plans for a new Uniqlo shop on Saint Lawrence Street within the … Read More
Life in Castle Cary - The Small Somerset Town Set for Major Growth Saturday, February 21, 2026 castlecary somerset development growth community rural housing infrastructure expansion charm Nestled in the heart of Somerset, Castle Cary has long been celebrated for its quaint charm and close-knit community. With its picturesque streets, historic buildings, and tranquil countryside, the town offers a peaceful … Read More
Mosque Expansion in Weston-super-Mare Approved Despite Racist Opposition Friday, February 20, 2026 mosque weston-super-mare planning expansion community racism islamophobia localgovernment inclusion religion A proposal to expand the Weston Islamic Education Centre mosque in Weston-super-Mare has been unanimously approved by the North Somerset Council planning committee, even after facing a surge of racist objections. At a meeting … Read More
Mosque Expansion in Weston-super-Mare Approved Despite Racist Backlash Friday, February 20, 2026 mosque weston racism planning community expansion diversity inclusion faith council Councillors in North Somerset have unanimously approved plans to expand the Weston Islamic Education Centre mosque in Weston-super-Mare, overcoming a wave of racist opposition. The decision was made at a meeting on February … Read More
Prem Rugby Rejects Proposal to Raise Stadium Capacity Minimum to 15,000 Wednesday, February 11, 2026 premiership rugby stadium capacity franchising projectforge finance clubs expansion ownership sport Premiership Rugby has decisively dismissed proposals to raise the minimum stadium capacity requirement to 15,000, a change that would have rendered five current Premiership clubs ineligible, including reigning champions Bath … Read More
Minehead Seafront Arcade Expansion Approved Again After Council Error Saturday, February 7, 2026 minehead arkade planning expansion publictoilets somerset arcade council pinball development Minehead’s popular seafront arcade, The Arkade, has won planning approval for expansion for the second time, correcting a previous administrative oversight. Located on Warren Road near Minehead’s heritage railway … Read More