Somerset MP Calls for Caution on Proposed Tourism Tax Amid Economic Concerns Sunday, April 5, 2026 tourism tax somerset economy livelihood levy hospitality localgovernment devolution consultation A Liberal Democrat MP representing Tiverton and Minehead in Somerset has urged the government to carefully reconsider plans for a new ‘tourism tax.’ The Labour government’s recent consultation on permitting … Read More
Yeovil's The Arrow Pub Reopens with New Licence After £480,000 Makeover Friday, April 3, 2026 yeovil marstons thearrow pub refurbishment licence sport somerset hospitality community The Arrow, a beloved pub in Yeovil’s Brympton area, has officially reopened after an extensive £480,000 refurbishment. Located on The Toose, the pub resumed trading on February 18 in a relaunch event attended by Yeovil’s … Read More
Yeovil Pub The Arrow Reopens with New Licence After Major £480,000 Refurbishment Friday, April 3, 2026 yeovil pub refurbishment marstons licence sport community british somerset hospitality The Arrow, a beloved pub in Yeovil’s Brympton area, has successfully secured a new alcohol licence following an extensive £480,000 refurbishment. The revamped venue reopened to the public on February 18, marked by a ceremony … Read More
New Cider Bar Opens at Unity Beach Leisure Park in Brean Thursday, April 2, 2026 cider somerset brean unitybeach sheppys wilkins beverage local hospitality bar A new authentic cider bar, The Cider House, has opened its doors at Unity Beach leisure park in Brean, offering visitors a true taste of Somerset’s cider heritage. The bar proudly showcases a diverse selection of local … Read More
Grove Park Café in Weston-super-Mare Seeks New Team to Revitalize Historic Venue Wednesday, March 25, 2026 grovepark westonsupermare café entrepreneurship community heritage sustainability localproduce parkrevitalization hospitality Grove Park Café, nestled within the Victorian Grade II listed Grove Park in Weston-super-Mare, is searching for passionate entrepreneurs to take over its operation. This opportunity comes as part of North Somerset … Read More
'Real Buzz' in Somerset Village as Pubs Shine in New Martin Clunes Film Friday, March 6, 2026 pubs somerset martinclunes countryside cinema village community decline film hospitality A new comedy film starring Martin Clunes is putting the spotlight on the enduring charm and struggles of traditional village pubs in Somerset. Titled Mother’s Pride, the movie tells the story of a small, family-run pub … Read More