New Supermarket Plan in Sherborne Sparks Alcohol-Related Disorder Concerns Wednesday, July 2, 2025 sherborne alcohol supermarket licensing noise parking antisocial community safety dorset Sherborne Town Council has formally objected to the application for an alcohol licence at a new supermarket planned for 87-89 Cheap Street, a former bank building. The council, along with about 30 local residents, has raised … Read More
Somerset Shop Loses Alcohol Licence After Smuggled Tobacco Found in Ginsters Microwave Thursday, June 5, 2025 somerset smuggling tobacco alcohol licensing vapes tradingstandards orchardnews illegal westonsupermare A Weston-super-Mare off licence, Orchard News, has been stripped of its alcohol licence after illegal tobacco was discovered hidden inside a Ginsters microwave. The North Somerset Council’s licensing subcommittee revealed … Read More
Future of Yeovil Labour Club Awaits Magistrates’ Verdict After Licensing Hearing Cancelled Thursday, May 29, 2025 yeovil licensing labourclub magistrates appeal dps somerset antisocial suspension court The future of Yeovil Labour Club, also known as Unity Hall, hangs in the balance as the town’s magistrates’ court prepares to hear its appeal following the cancellation of a crucial licensing hearing. Situated on Central Road … Read More
Somerset Restaurant Faces Licence Revocation Over Illegal Employment Thursday, May 22, 2025 spiceclub bridgwater immigration illegalworkers licensing enforcement visaoverstay somerset crimeprevention restaurant Spice Club, a restaurant located in Bridgwater at 10a Eastover, is under threat of losing its premises licence due to serious breaches of immigration and employment laws. Following multiple inspections by Home Office … Read More
Food Truck Faces £1,000 Fine Over Unusual 10p Entrance Fee Dispute with Council Friday, May 16, 2025 foodtruck council somerset licensing streettrading fine publicsafety localgovernment smallbusiness regulations A popular pop-up Thai food truck, Thai by Tai, operating in Somerset, could be fined £1,000 for each customer who doesn’t pay a 10p “entrance fee” before approaching the van—due to an unusual licensing dispute with North … Read More
Bath Christmas Market: Shop Triumphs with Last-Minute Stall Victory Friday, November 29, 2024 bath christmas market pinkart stall victory licensing council shop festive approval A Bath shop has achieved a significant victory by obtaining permission to set up a stall outside its storefront during the Bath Christmas Market. The decision came down to the wire, with the approval granted on the morning … Read More