A new convenience store and petrol station in Wiveliscombe, a quiet rural town in Somerset, has been granted a licence to sell alcohol around the clock. Sterling Petroleum Ltd, which operates 40 similar sites across the UK, …
A new convenience store and petrol station in the rural Somerset town of Wiveliscombe has been granted a 24-hour licence to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises, sparking debate among local residents and officials. …
A kebab shop’s request to remain open until 3am in Oldfield Park, a bustling student district with many long-term residents, has sparked strong opposition from local neighbours. Diamond Kebab & Pizza, located at the corner of …
Connor Leat, a bartender from Tatworth near Chard in Somerset, had his dream come true when he won an £80,000 Aston Martin DBX in an online competition. However, there was one catch — Connor only holds a provisional driving …
An Indian restaurant in the North Somerset village of Bleadon has had its alcohol licence revoked following serious labour exploitation concerns highlighted by Immigration Compliance and Enforcement (ICE) last year. During an …
A Bridgwater sweet shop in the town centre has been granted a licence to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises, despite being located in an area known for antisocial behaviour. The Sweet Box, owned by Jeyatheepan …
The Arrow, a beloved pub in Yeovil’s Brympton area, has successfully secured a new alcohol licence following an extensive £480,000 refurbishment. The revamped venue reopened to the public on February 18, marked by a ceremony …
The Arrow, a beloved pub in Yeovil’s Brympton area, has officially reopened after an extensive £480,000 refurbishment. Located on The Toose, the pub resumed trading on February 18 in a relaunch event attended by Yeovil’s …
The Arrow, a beloved pub in Yeovil’s Brympton area, has successfully secured a new alcohol licence following a comprehensive £480,000 refurbishment. The revamped venue, owned by Marstons, officially reopened its doors to …
Bridgwater’s KFC at Dunball, near junction 23 of the M5, has received approval to serve food and drinks until 5am daily, sparking a debate on potential noise and antisocial behaviour in the area. The fast-food chain applied …
A Somerset farmer may be forced to euthanise her beloved reindeer herd after the local council classified them as “dangerous wild animals,” requiring a costly zoo licence to continue her business. Sarah Sutton, 51, has cared …
The Prickly Pear, a well-known former pub on High Street in Bruton, Somerset, is set to reopen as a Mexican fusion restaurant following extensive building renovations and licensing changes. After closing abruptly in September …
The Home Office is being called upon to address a critical loophole in shotgun legislation following the tragic death of Jairus Earl, a 15-year-old schoolboy who took his own life at his family’s holiday home in Dorset. …
The BBC has recognized the urgent need to reform the TV licence fee system, as outlined in its recent annual report. The broadcaster is navigating a challenging media landscape, with the rise of streaming platforms like …
A convenience store in Trowbridge, known as 7 Days Trowbridge, has had its alcohol licence permanently revoked due to ongoing illegal tobacco sales. The store, located at 6 & 7 Wicker Hill, was first ordered to close for four …