Teen Charged in Late-Night Weston-super-Mare Attack Tuesday, May 12, 2026 teenager assault weston-super-mare grievousbodilyharm court police highstreet violentdisorder magistratescourt investigation A teenage boy has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent after an alleged late-night assault in Weston-super-Mare. The incident took place on High Street around 10 p.m. on March 31. The charged teenager, who … Read More
‘Death of the High Street’ Looms as Somerset Estate Agents Face Soaring Costs Saturday, April 25, 2026 somerset businessrates highstreet rentersrights estateagents rentalmarket localeconomy businessrelief landlords legislation A Somerset-based estate agency, Tor Estates, is sounding the alarm as escalating business rates and new legislation force tough decisions, including potential job cuts. Operating from two offices in Street and Glastonbury, … Read More
'Death of the High Street' - Rising Costs Threaten Somerset Estate Agents and Renters Saturday, April 25, 2026 somerset businessrates highstreet rentersrights estateagents renters landlords smallbusiness shopclosures legislation A significant increase in business rates and upcoming changes to tenants' rights are casting a shadow over Somerset’s local estate agency sector. Tor Estates, with offices in Street and Glastonbury, report a staggering 50% … Read More
‘A Step in the Right Direction’ as Nailsea’s Parking Charges Are Reduced, But Concerns Persist Friday, April 24, 2026 parking nailsea northsomerset charges businesses council economy carpark footfall highstreet North Somerset Council’s decision to reduce parking charges in Nailsea town centre has been welcomed as a positive move, but local businesses maintain it falls short of what’s needed to revive footfall and support the high … Read More
‘A Step in the Right Direction’ as Nailsea Parking Charges Are Reduced, But Concerns Persist Friday, April 24, 2026 parking nailsea northsomerset charges businesses economy carpark council footfall highstreet North Somerset Council’s decision to reduce parking charges in Nailsea is being welcomed as a “step in the right direction,” but local businesses warn the changes fall short of addressing ongoing challenges. Since the … Read More
Weston-super-Mare’s Historic Indoor Market to Close After 35 Years Friday, March 27, 2026 weston-super-mare market closure traders community business tradition highstreet localeconomy farewell Weston Indoor Market, a staple of Weston-super-Mare’s High Street since 1988, will close its doors permanently next month. After more than three decades of serving both locals and tourists, the market’s final day of trading … Read More