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Tuesday, July 29, 2025 street onestop postoffice convenience shopping community retail somersett local opening

Shoppers in Street can now conveniently pick up their everyday essentials right on the high street, thanks to the launch of a One Stop convenience store inside the newly reopened Street Post Office. On Friday, July 18, … Read More

Saturday, July 26, 2025 a303 café family carvery restaurant somerset homemade local pirate community

For most travellers, the A303 is merely a busy route weaving through the South West’s picturesque countryside on the way to Cornwall. But for Somerset locals Sophie Miles and Kris Welch, this bustling road became the … Read More

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

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

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

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