Warning: Hundreds of South West Pubs Face Closure in 2026 Without Government Action Tuesday, September 30, 2025 pubs businessrates closures economy jobs bbpa government southwest taxation hospitality The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has issued a stark warning that approximately 309 pubs in the South West—representing around 1,788 jobs—could shut their doors next year unless urgent government intervention … Read More
Plans to Create 72,000 Jobs in West Country Through Ambitious 10-Year Growth Strategy Monday, September 29, 2025 growth jobs investment transport ai technology renewableenergy housing economicdevelopment westcountry The Bristol and Bath area is poised for significant economic growth and job creation following the unveiling of an ambitious 10-year Growth Strategy led by West of England metro mayor Helen Godwin. The comprehensive plan … Read More
Aldi Targets Somerset for Major Expansion, Including New Stores in Bath Friday, September 19, 2025 aldi somerset expansion bath retail supermarket investment jobs grocery uk Aldi has announced that Somerset is a key focus area in its ambitious £1.6 billion expansion plan spanning 2026 and 2027. The UK’s fourth-largest supermarket operator revealed this during its annual trading update, outlining … Read More
Aldi Proposes New Supermarket Development in Melksham Thursday, September 18, 2025 aldi melksham supermarket retail planning construction jobs parking infrastructure expansion Budget supermarket giant Aldi has submitted a planning application to build a new store in Melksham, aiming to replace its existing, smaller supermarket on Beanacre Road. The proposed site is the former Countrywide store … Read More
Free Pizza Frenzy: Domino’s Launches Exciting New Store in Bridgwater Tuesday, September 16, 2025 dominos bridgwater pizza opening jobs offers food delivery promotion community Pizza enthusiasts in Bridgwater have a delicious reason to celebrate as Domino’s unveils its newest store in the heart of the town centre. The fresh location at Unit 1, Northgate Yard, promises to serve up piping hot pizzas … Read More
‘Lethal cocktail’ threatens Somerset pubs as urgent warning issued Sunday, September 7, 2025 pubs hospitality businessrates nationalinsurance community somerset jobs taxation government southwest The government faces mounting pressure to reconsider a series of policies that critics say are devastating pubs and restaurants across the South West. Hospitality businesses—including pubs, hotels, and restaurants—are calling … Read More