Somerset Councillor Leaves Lib Dems to Serve as Independent Friday, January 16, 2026 somerset bath localgovernment liberaldemocrats independent councillor politics resignation council elections Ann Morgan, a councillor representing High Littleton, Hallatrow & Farrington Gurney in Bath and North East Somerset, has officially resigned from the ruling Liberal Democrat party to serve as an independent. Elected in … Read More
Yeovil Businesses Face Collapse if Key Town Centre Car Parks Are Developed Monday, December 15, 2025 yeovil business carparks regeneration council development accessibility independent retail planning Businesses in Yeovil’s town centre are sounding the alarm over plans to build on crucial car parks in the area. Tim Northcott, owner of OfficeWyse on Princes Street, has expressed deep concerns that redeveloping the North … Read More
Frome: The Charming Somerset Town Where You Might Even Bump Into a Celebrity Sunday, December 14, 2025 frome somerset christmas market celebrities independent heritage sustainability shopping community Frome, a picturesque town in eastern Somerset, has a unique appeal that surprises visitors and locals alike. It’s not every day you might find Hollywood A-lister Hugh Grant casually picking up a sausage roll at Parsons … Read More
Frome: The Charming Somerset Town Where You Might Bump Into a Celebrity Sunday, December 14, 2025 frome somerset christmas market celebrities independent history vintage sustainability community Frome, a charming market town in eastern Somerset, offers more than just historic cobblestone streets and independent shops—it’s also a surprising hotspot for celebrity visitors. A few years ago, staff at Parsons Bakery were … Read More
Cobble Wobbles and Cheese Lords: Exploring Somerset’s Most Quirky Town Saturday, December 6, 2025 frome somerset arts community cobblewobble festivals independent creativity housing events Frome feels like a town where creativity thrives on every corner. Whether it’s the painters, sculptors, designers, or musicians you meet, nearly everyone seems to be an artist or craftsman of some kind. This vibrant … Read More
Lockdown-born Bath business named one of UK’s most inspiring firms Saturday, November 29, 2025 smallbiz100 bath lockdown smallbusiness literature crafts independent entrepreneurship americanexpress recognition Born out of a creative spark during the 2020 lockdown, Literary Craft Parlour has grown from a passion project to a globally admired small business. Founded by Marianne Coote in Bath, this online shop transforms a love of … Read More