Halloween Arrives as Somerset Named One of the UK’s Most Haunted Locations Friday, October 31, 2025 somerset haunted halloween ghosts pubs hotels paranormal bath specters hospitality Somerset has earned a chilling reputation as one of the UK’s most haunted regions, with 44 documented ghost sightings in its pubs, hotels, and restaurants—ranking it fifth nationwide for paranormal activity. This eerie … Read More
Shock as Popular Somerset Nightclub Closes Abruptly Due to Staffing Shortages Tuesday, October 28, 2025 bliss bridgwater nightclub closure staffing somerset nightlife hospitality sale entertainment Bliss Bridgwater, a well-known nightclub located on High Street, Bridgwater, has unexpectedly announced its immediate closure. Since opening its doors in February 2024, the 850-capacity venue quickly became a cornerstone of … Read More
Life-Changing Mallorca: How a Six-Month TUI Job Turned into 26 Years of Hospitality Tuesday, October 28, 2025 mallorca tui travel hospitality allinclusive tours technology bingo hotel experience In 1999, Diana Winskill from Somerset set off for Mallorca with plans to work as a TUI representative for just six months. Now, more than 26 years later, she remains a beloved figure on the island, greeting British … Read More
Crafty Egg to Close Redfield Restaurant and Bar Amid Rising Costs Friday, October 24, 2025 craftyegg bristol redfield hospitality closure independent restaurant bar economy community The Crafty Egg, a cherished Bristol food venue with locations in Stokes Croft and Fishponds, has announced the impending closure of its Redfield restaurant and bar on Church Road. The site, which opened its doors in October … Read More
South West Wetherspoon Announces Sudden Closure of Popular Devon Pub Thursday, October 23, 2025 wetherspoon watergate barnstaple devon pubclosure jdwetherspoon hospitality commercialreasons localnews community JD Wetherspoon has confirmed the unexpected closure of The Water Gate, a beloved pub located on Barnstaple’s waterfront in Devon. The pub is set to shut its doors on Sunday, 9th November. A spokesperson for the chain cited … Read More
Pub Trade Faces Struggle as North Somerset Loses a Pub Every Two Weeks Wednesday, October 22, 2025 pubs hospitality northsomerset licensedpremises community drinkinghabits nightlife businessrates seaside licensing North Somerset is witnessing a sharp decline in its licensed premises, with one closing approximately every fortnight, as pubs grapple with significant challenges to remain open. According to North Somerset Council’s mid-year … Read More