Plans Unveiled for Major New Service Station and Drive-Thrus on the A303 Near Yeovil Saturday, June 21, 2025 a303 yeovil servicestation drivethru welcomebreak jobs somerset infrastructure roadsafety evcharging A major new service station featuring multiple food outlets and drive-thrus is proposed for the A303 near Yeovil, potentially transforming the area for motorists and creating significant local employment. Currently, travelers … Read More
Aldi Supermarkets in Somerset to Undergo Major Makeovers Amid £650m Expansion Thursday, May 29, 2025 aldi supermarkets somerset expansion refurbishment jobs uk retail food investment Aldi is rolling out an extensive refurbishment and expansion plan across its South West branches this summer, investing a substantial £650 million into upgrading and growing its UK presence. Key Somerset stores in Clevedon … Read More
Dreams Opens First Bath Store, Bringing Better Sleep Closer to Home Tuesday, May 27, 2025 dreams bath retail beds sleep storeopening uk jobs metroretailpark bedding The well-known bed retailer Dreams recently celebrated the opening of its first store in Bath on Friday, May 23. Located in Metro Retail Park, this new branch marks the company’s expansion into the city, providing … Read More
Somerset Villages Face Decline Without Jobs for Young People, Warns Councillor Monday, May 26, 2025 somerset villages employment youth housing economy ai education rural jobs Villages across Somerset are at risk of decline unless more local jobs are created to retain young people, a local councillor has cautioned. Somerset Council recently released its economic prosperity strategy, outlining plans … Read More
Lidl Resubmits Controversial Store Plans for East Bath Wednesday, May 21, 2025 lidl bath planning supermarket traffic environment biodiversity community jobs development Lidl has submitted a fresh planning application to build a supermarket on the east side of Bath, reviving a debate that stirred strong reactions earlier this year. Although the budget supermarket chain withdrew its initial … Read More
Lidl’s Return to East Bath Sparks Renewed Community Debate Thursday, May 15, 2025 lidl bath supermarket planning development traffic community debate environment jobs The proposal to build a new Lidl supermarket in east Bath has reignited a heated community debate, highlighting deep divisions over the development. Lidl initially faced strong opposition when it sought approval for its … Read More