NatWest Announces Closure of 55 More Branches Amid Digital Shift Monday, June 16, 2025 natwest banking branches closures digital mobilebanking postoffice ukfinance customerservice investment NatWest has confirmed plans to close an additional 55 locations, including 52 bank branches and three mobile banking vans. This follows the closure of 54 branches earlier in the year, highlighting a continued trend towards … Read More
New Wellington Railway Station Approved in Government Spending Review Thursday, June 12, 2025 wellington railway transport infrastructure somerset government investment development planning railways The long-awaited new railway station in Wellington has been officially approved by the government as part of its recent spending review, ending months of uncertainty for the project. Valued at £15 million, the Wellington … Read More
Billions Committed to Building ‘Affordable’ Homes in the UK – Share Your Views Thursday, June 12, 2025 housing affordable homes government investment socialhousing spendingreview uk homelessness policy Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled the latest Spending Review on Wednesday, setting out the government’s fiscal plans for the coming years. A key announcement was a commitment of billions of pounds to boost the construction of … Read More
Next Steps Announced for Major New Entertainment Venue at Somerset’s Tropicana Thursday, June 12, 2025 tropicana somerset norhtsomerset entertainment venue westonseafront development construction regeneration investment North Somerset Council is moving forward with exciting plans to transform the Tropicana into a premier entertainment venue. Following last month’s approval of the refurbishment scheme, the council’s Cabinet is set to review … Read More
Lease Plan for Frome Town AFC Home Rejected Amid Community Concerns, But Opportunity Remains Saturday, June 7, 2025 frome football lease community council badgershill ownership investment proposal stakeholders sport Frome Town Council has declined a proposal to lease the Badgers Hill ground, home of Frome Town AFC, to a private investor with an option to purchase. However, the council emphasized that the door remains open for future … Read More
Final push for new Wellington railway station ahead of major announcement Friday, June 6, 2025 wellington railway transport somerset government investment infrastructure development rail spending One of Somerset’s MPs has made a last-ditch effort to secure approval for a new £15 million railway station in Wellington as the government prepares to announce the outcome of its spending review. The project has been … Read More