Exploring the Complexities of Bridgwater: A Photographer's Tale Saturday, May 3, 2025 bridgwater locals photography tradition resilience future hinkley point antisocial behavior high street shopping carnival As I strolled through Bridgwater, I eagerly captured snapshots of the locale, from the verdant Blake Gardens to the celebrated Corn Hill market adorned with Romanesque pillars and the town’s iconic bridge. To my … Read More
Primark Click and Collect Service Now Available in Somerset Store Friday, April 18, 2025 primark click and collect somerset devon fashion retail online expansion adaptive clothing budget high street Budget fashion giant Primark has rolled out its Click and Collect service to a store in Somerset, marking an extension of the service to 158 of its 187 locations in Britain. In addition to the Somerset store, the service is … Read More
Trouble Looms as Shop Closures Desert Pretty UK Market Town's High Street Tuesday, April 15, 2025 devizes market town closures high street small businesses challenges economy community retail wiltshire The picturesque market town of Devizes is facing concerns over the potential desertion of its high street following a spate of shop closures. Faced with a challenging economic climate, businesses in Devizes have endured … Read More
Hanham High Street Planters Spark Controversy Thursday, March 13, 2025 hanham high street controversy planters residents council spending aesthetics safety community Hanham High Street in the South West has become the center of controversy due to the installation of bright blue planters that have divided the local community. The planters, placed in seemingly haphazard locations, have … Read More
The Impact of Bank Closures on Somerset Communities Friday, May 31, 2024 somerset bank closures community impact high street branches closure analysis online services consumer group link initiative digital banking Recent data reveals a staggering 6,000 branch closures nationwide since 2015, leaving a substantial impact on the high street and communities. The rapid pace of closures continues, with nearly 1,500 banks having either closed … Read More
Revitalizing Weston-super-Mare: High Street Gets a Makeover Thursday, March 28, 2024 weston-super-mare high street revitalization levelling up fund victorian storefronts north somerset council placemaking carter jones foot traffic town regeneration refurbishment Weston-super-Mare’s high street is set to undergo a major transformation, with a series of Victorian storefronts receiving a “vast improvement” in a bid to revitalize the area. The North Somerset Council has … Read More