Lidl Announces Plan to Open 11 New Stores in Somerset Monday, April 28, 2025 lidl somerset expansion stores investment supermarket growth employment suppliers uk expansion plans Lidl, the popular discount supermarket chain, has unveiled its ambitious expansion plans for Somerset, revealing the intention to invest over £500 million to open 11 new stores in the area. The supermarket’s 2025 site … Read More
Urgent Call for Safer School Journeys Amid Traffic Congestion Concerns Sunday, April 27, 2025 traffic safety children schools congestion road investment active travel infrastructure government MPs from Somerset are ramping up pressure on the government to prioritize road safety measures and invest in active travel infrastructure, citing increasing traffic congestion and heightened accident risks in rural areas as … Read More
Reviving a Somerset Icon: The Family Behind the Reopened Hotel Friday, April 25, 2025 somerset hotel community revival family hospitality investment renovation iconic prosperity The historic Somerset hotel, once a thriving hub of the local community, fell into disrepair after years of neglect. However, a determined family has stepped forward to breathe new life into the iconic establishment. Their … Read More
Understanding the New Voting System for West of England Metro Mayor Election Tuesday, April 22, 2025 west england metro mayor election voting system bristol bath north east somerset south gloucestershire combined authority transport investment labour government english devolution supplementary vote first past the post general elections polls statistician election forecast elections act 2022 photo id voter authority certificate Residents of Bristol, Bath, North East Somerset, and South Gloucestershire are gearing up for the May 1 election to select the next West of England Metro Mayor. What sets this election apart is the introduction of a different … Read More
Revitalizing the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal Friday, April 18, 2025 somerset canal regeneration investment strategy waterways bridgwater taunton revitalization recreation A significant transformation is on the horizon for the historic Bridgwater and Taunton Canal in Somerset, as both government funding and a newly-adopted strategy are set to breathe new life into the waterway. Stretching over … Read More
£9.7 Million Revamp for Somerset Floodgate Extends Protection by 25 Years Tuesday, April 15, 2025 somerset floodgate refurbishment defense environment agency tidal river flood refurbishment infrastructure investment The vital Dunball Sluice has undergone a £9.7 million refurbishment to bolster its capability of protecting the Somerset Levels and Moors for an additional 25 years. This significant engineering feat was spearheaded by the … Read More