Shopkeeper Closes Shop After Taking Just £4.50 in a Day Friday, July 25, 2025 retail independent bath business economy footfall crisis shopping local storefront Natasha Whiting, 35, owner of Hidden in Bath, recently made the tough decision to close her shop early after a particularly challenging day in which she only took £4.50 in sales. Hidden, which specializes in British-made … Read More
Somerset’s Top 50 Favourite Pubs Revealed – Cast Your Vote for the 2025 Champion Friday, July 25, 2025 somerset pubs puboftheyear voting beer booze nomination contest local community The nominations poured in, and now we’re excited to unveil the top 50 pubs in Somerset as chosen by you. SomersetLive challenged readers to pick their favourite local boozers worthy of the prestigious title: SomersetLive’s … Read More
Former Garage Site Transformed into New Village Co-op Friday, July 25, 2025 co-op coleford community retail convenience rural business local shop amenities The former Crossway Garage site in Coleford, near Radstock, is set to become a new Co-op convenience store, owned and operated by longtime locals Chris and Barbara Osborne. The couple, who have run businesses in the area for … Read More
Lidl’s Bath Store Proposal Faces Setback Amid Local Opposition Monday, July 21, 2025 lidl bath traffic greenfield planning transport local councillors greenspace development Lidl’s plans to develop a new store on the greenfield site at Lambridge meadow in Bath have encountered significant delays. This follows resistance from local councillors and transport authorities worried about traffic … Read More
Relaxed Picnic and Celebration of Local Produce at Somerset Food Trail Festival Sunday, July 13, 2025 picnic local sustainability somerset food festival community family music nature Chard’s Great Mead is set to host a laid-back outdoor gathering as part of the Somerset Food Trail Festival. On Sunday, July 20, from 12 noon to 3 pm, families and friends can enjoy the Family Feast Picnic—an afternoon filled … Read More
Historic Somerset Business Rescued from Closure Tuesday, July 8, 2025 somerset somerton overtlocke business retail hardware local ownership community heritage One of Somerset’s oldest and most treasured businesses, Overt Locke, has been saved from closure. Located on West Street in Somerton, Overt Locke has been a cornerstone of the town since 1925, offering a wide range of tools, … Read More