Shops Get a Fresh New Look Thanks to High Street Revamp Friday, October 3, 2025 revitalisation highstreet bath community business shopfront investment twerton improvements local Two Bath shops have recently received stylish new façades as part of a broader high street revitalisation effort led by Bath & North East Somerset Council. This initiative aims to breathe fresh life into local … Read More
Dining at James May's Royal Oak: A Worthwhile Country Pub Experience Wednesday, October 1, 2025 jamesmay pub royaloak wiltshire countryside celebrity local pubsaving hospitality travel The British public has long been fascinated by pubs owned or frequented by celebrities, from Jeremy Clarkson’s country venture to James Blunt’s London favourite. These establishments carry a unique charm—the idea of sharing a … Read More
Unique Bath Shop Faces Closure Amid Unpaid Rent Dispute Saturday, September 27, 2025 bath retail broadstreet independent closure rent council smallbusiness local plants Chapter 22, a beloved Bath shop known for its unique combination of plants and vinyl records, is on the verge of closure after receiving a firm ultimatum over unpaid rent. Located on Broad Street, this independent store, run … Read More
Award-Winning Independent Pop-Up Shop Opens at Clarks Village Friday, September 26, 2025 pop-up boutique handmade clarksvillage somerset smallbusiness local jewellery homeware fashion The Handmade Boutique, an acclaimed independent store based in Taunton, is launching a new pop-up shop at Clarks Village this weekend. The boutique will occupy a space at the popular outlet shopping mall for the next four … Read More
Wells Cathedral to Host First-Ever Somerset Cider and Cheese Festival Friday, September 26, 2025 wells somerset cider cheese festival cathedral tasting local producers music Wells Cathedral in Somerset is set to celebrate local heritage with the launch of its inaugural Cider and Cheese Festival on Saturday, September 27. This unique event brings together the county’s top cider and cheese … Read More
Seaside Somerset Town's ‘Forgotten’ Estates Set for Revival with £20m Funding Thursday, September 25, 2025 weston-super-mare regeneration community funding deprived estates government planforneighbourhoods local somerset Weston-super-Mare is poised for a transformative boost as its most deprived neighborhoods, including the Bournville, Oldmixon, and Coronation estates, secure £20 million over ten years through a major government initiative. … Read More