Three New Children’s Homes to Open in Somerset with £1.5m Government Grant Thursday, November 20, 2025 children homes somerset government education funding safeguarding care partnership local Somerset Council is set to open three additional children’s homes thanks to a £1.5 million grant from the Department for Education (DfE), enhancing the county’s capacity to care for its most vulnerable children. The new homes … Read More
Fire Erupts in Somerset Seaside Town Tuesday, November 18, 2025 fire sussex emergency response somerset seaside blaze fire-engines local containment A fire has broken out in a Somerset seaside town, prompting an immediate response from local fire services. Several fire engines are currently at the scene working to contain the blaze. Residents are advised to stay clear of …
MP Calls for Urgent VAT Cut to Save Weston-super-Mare’s Hospitality Sector Monday, November 17, 2025 hospitality vat weston pubs economy tourism northsomerset taxation business local Weston-super-Mare’s newly elected MP Dan Aldridge has joined forces with over two dozen parliamentarians, including MP Chris Webb, in an urgent plea to slash VAT for the hospitality industry before this month’s budget. Their … Read More
Bridgwater’s Commercial Inn Revives Community Spirit with a Surge in Sales and New Energy Thursday, November 6, 2025 bridgwater pub community hospitality ownership transformation local events food hospitalityindustry Kayleigh Howitt had no idea she’d end up owning The Commercial Inn on Redgate Street, Bridgwater. Yet since taking the helm in August 2024, this once-quiet corner pub has blossomed into a vibrant community centre, pulling an … Read More
Somerset Jewellers to Close After 22 Years, Marking End of an Era on the High Street Monday, November 3, 2025 jewellery highstreet retail clevedon business closure sale local independent family After more than two decades of dedicated service, Bryants Jewellers in Clevedon is set to close its doors, marking the end of a cherished local business. Owners Simon and Michelle Bryant have announced the closure, which … Read More
Bright Field Café: A New Community Hub Opening in Bath’s Trendy Shaftesbury Road Sunday, November 2, 2025 bath café community sustainability local allotment fairtrade moorland seasonal welcome A fresh addition to Bath’s bustling Moorland Road neighborhood is on the horizon. Bright Field Café is set to open its doors next month on Shaftesbury Road, bringing a new community spirit to an area that has recently faced … Read More