Homes Under the Hammer Experts Spark Somerset Duo's Frustration with Low Profit Estimate After Renovation Wednesday, August 13, 2025 homesunderthehammer somerset renovation propertyauction estateagent subsidence propertyvaluation realestate refurbishment investment A father and son team featured on the BBC’s Homes Under the Hammer were left frustrated when an estate agent estimated they had essentially broken even after renovating their four-bedroom Somerset home. Marcus and … Read More
Why Bristol Airport’s £60m Transport Hub Feels Like a Missed Opportunity Monday, August 11, 2025 bristol airport transport interchange travel accessibility expansion passengerexperience investment infrastructure Having grown up in Barcelona, where underused airports became symbols of economic missteps during Spain’s financial crisis, I approached Bristol Airport’s newly opened £60 million transport hub with a healthy dose of … Read More
Weston-super-Mare Faces Challenges but Hopes for Revival Remain Strong Saturday, August 9, 2025 weston-super-mare seafront birnbeckpier highstreet tourism regeneration housing council community investment Residents of Weston-super-Mare, a South West seaside town, have voiced concerns that the area is in decline, citing a deteriorating high street dominated by charity shops and vape outlets, along with rising drug issues. The … Read More
Debenhams Taunton Store Listed for Sale After Years of Vacancy Friday, August 1, 2025 debenhams taunton property sale regeneration development retail realestate investment towncentre The former Debenhams department store in Taunton, located at 19-26 North Street, is officially up for sale after remaining vacant since its closure in May 2021. The site has stood empty for several years, prompting efforts to … Read More
University of Bath Drives £500 Million Boost for Local Economy and Jobs Wednesday, July 30, 2025 university bath economy employment students investment procurement startups community innovation A recent report from Oxford Economics has revealed that the University of Bath significantly fuels the local economy, generating over £500 million in gross value added (GVA) during the 2023/24 academic year. This contribution … Read More
Somerset Developers Urged to Invest in Local Communities Friday, July 25, 2025 development community infrastructure planning somerset consultation developers investment housing education Bath and North East Somerset Council has launched a six-week public consultation, inviting residents and stakeholders to share their views on how developers should contribute more significantly to community infrastructure. … Read More