Bath Record and Flower Shop Shuts Down Amid Rent Dispute with Council Tuesday, October 14, 2025 bath chapter22 rentdispute independentshops council closure broadstreet retail localbusiness shopclosure Chapter 22, a beloved flower and record shop located on Broad Street in Bath, has closed its doors after a protracted rent dispute with Bath and North East Somerset Council. The council had demanded repayment of a … Read More
Somerset Town Defies Trends with Thriving Retail Scene Saturday, October 11, 2025 taunton somerset footfall businessgrowth retail independentshops entrepreneurship economy localbusinesses investment Taunton is experiencing a refreshing surge in activity, defying national trends with increasing footfall and a wave of new businesses enriching Somerset’s economy. Recent data reveals that Taunton’s weekly footfall has risen … Read More
Somerset Town Defies the Odds with Thriving Retail Scene Saturday, October 11, 2025 taunton s somerset retail footfall businessgrowth entrepreneurs independentshops economy investment hospitality Taunton is bucking the national trend, showing promising signs of retail and economic vitality. Recent data reveals a 2.1% increase in weekly footfall in the town so far this year, significantly outperforming the UK average … Read More
Kevin McCloud Praises Thriving Somerset Town and Its Independent Spirit Thursday, October 2, 2025 kevinmccloud somerset frome regeneration independentshops granddesigns landscape levels mendiphills rurallife Kevin McCloud, the renowned presenter of Channel 4’s Grand Designs, has spoken warmly about a flourishing Somerset town that embodies a “nice, slow casserole” of growth. Having spent around 30 years living in the county, … Read More
Kevin McCloud Celebrates Somerset Town's Thriving Independent Spirit and Scenic Beauty Thursday, October 2, 2025 kevinmccloud somerset frome regeneration independentshops thelevels mendiphills rurallife design granddesigns Kevin McCloud, the acclaimed presenter of Channel 4’s Grand Designs, recently shared his admiration for a vibrant Somerset town renowned for its independent shops and steady growth. Having lived in Somerset for nearly 30 … Read More
Why Frome in Somerset is Being Called the Most Beautiful High Street in the UK Saturday, September 27, 2025 frome somerset highstreet markets culture heritage tourism nunneycastle independentshops cobblestones There’s something magical about exploring a new place, and Frome, in Somerset, is proving to be one of Britain’s most spectacular hidden gems. Frequently praised as the UK’s most beautiful high street, Frome combines historic … Read More