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
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
South West Seaside Town’s High Street Struggles Amid Supermarket Expansion Saturday, September 20, 2025 weymouth highstreet supermarkets independentshops dorset retail economy localbusiness competition community Weymouth, a picturesque coastal town in Dorset, is renowned for its vibrant independent retailers, but local traders are growing increasingly concerned about the surge of major supermarket chains encroaching on their … Read More
Britain's Best High Street Thrives in Marlborough, Where Locals Cherish Every Shop Saturday, August 23, 2025 marlborough wiltshire highstreet independentshops community culture markettown vitality retail tourism Nestled in the picturesque countryside of north-east Wiltshire, the market town of Marlborough is earning widespread acclaim for its thriving high street—a place where locals express deep gratitude for the community spirit … Read More