Taunton Rallies Amid Local Shop Closures with New Business Growth and Community Spirit Saturday, August 9, 2025 taunton closures highstreet independentbusinesses localeconomy businessgrowth cafes communitysupport restaurants revitalization Recently, Taunton has experienced a series of business closures that have understandably cast a shadow over the town’s High Street and community. High-profile names like River Island are closing their Taunton locations, … Read More
Weston-super-Mare Faces Challenges but Hopes for Revival Remain Strong Saturday, August 9, 2025 weston-super-mare seafront birnbeckpier highstreet tourism regeneration housing council community investment Residents of Weston-super-Mare, a South West seaside town, have voiced concerns that the area is in decline, citing a deteriorating high street dominated by charity shops and vape outlets, along with rising drug issues. The … Read More
River Island to Close 33 Stores Including Somerset Branch Following Court-Approved Restructuring Saturday, August 9, 2025 riverisland retail restructuring storeclosures highstreet fashion insolvency rescues ukretail leasing River Island is set to close 33 stores across the UK, including its Somerset branch on Taunton’s North Street, after receiving court approval for a significant restructuring plan. The closures also impact branches in the West … Read More
Armed Police Respond to Threats Made by Man in Shepton Mallet Town Centre Friday, August 8, 2025 sheptonmallet armedpolice threats knife arrest avonsomerset highstreet publicsafety investigation gunclaims Armed police swiftly responded to an alarming incident in Shepton Mallet town centre on Tuesday, August 5, following reports of a man making serious threats. Around 4:10 pm, Avon and Somerset Police received a call about a … Read More
High Street Revival: Simplifying Bar and Cafe Openings to Boost Local Communities Monday, July 28, 2025 highstreet hospitality pubs cafes government licensing redtape businessrates alfreco planning The Government has announced ambitious plans to revitalise the high street by making it significantly easier to open bars, music venues, and cafes. Chancellor Rachel Reeves emphasized the commitment to “protect pavement … Read More
Londoners Love Frome – But Locals Say They’ve Had Enough Sunday, July 27, 2025 frome somerset highstreet londoners housing cultureclash independentbusinesses rent migration community Frome, often celebrated as one of the UK’s best high streets, continues to flourish even as many towns face economic challenges. Yet beneath the surface, tensions bubble among residents who feel their cherished Somerset town … Read More