Unique Bath Shop Faces Closure Amid Unpaid Rent Dispute Saturday, September 27, 2025 bath retail broadstreet independent closure rent council smallbusiness local plants Chapter 22, a beloved Bath shop known for its unique combination of plants and vinyl records, is on the verge of closure after receiving a firm ultimatum over unpaid rent. Located on Broad Street, this independent store, run … Read More
Blow to Bath as Beloved Independent Pet Shop Closes Its Doors Tuesday, September 23, 2025 bath pets petshop closure moorlandroad independent smallbusiness retail community localeconomy In a heartfelt announcement, Park Pets, a beloved independent pet shop in Bath, has confirmed it will close permanently after failing to finalize a sale with a prospective new owner. The shop, nestled in the bustling Moorland … Read More
Full List of Candidates Set to Contest Bath Council Byelection Tuesday, September 23, 2025 byelection bath council libdem election candidates health resignation conservative independent A competitive field of seven candidates is set to vie for the Widcombe and Lyncombe ward seat in the upcoming Bath and North East Somerset Council byelection on October 9. The election follows the resignation of Liberal … Read More
Somerset's Top Lifestyle Businesses Honored at Muddy Stilettos Awards 2025 Sunday, September 21, 2025 somerset lifestyle awards hospitality dining boutique beauty independent local community The best lifestyle businesses in Somerset have been celebrated at the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2025, highlighting the region’s vibrant independent shops, eateries, hospitality venues, and more. The awards, decided by a public … Read More
Designer Brands Make a Stylish Entrance as Pockets Opens Stunning Somerset Store Thursday, September 18, 2025 pockets fashion bath luxury retail georgian boutique designers independent expansion Pockets, a well-known independent fashion retailer famous for outfitting the Midlands with luxury labels, is expanding south with a striking new flagship store in Bath. Officially opening on Wednesday, September 10, the … Read More
Weymouth’s Growing Supermarket Cluster Sparks Concerns Among Independent Retailers Monday, September 15, 2025 weymouth supermarkets independent retail business dorset highstreet economy competition local Independent retailers in the coastal town of Weymouth, Dorset, are increasingly troubled as plans unfold for yet another supermarket to open in their community. This new outlet will mark the fifth major national chain within … Read More