Ilminster Faces Economic Risk as Free Parking Plans Spark Concern Wednesday, July 2, 2025 ilminster parking somersetcouncil economy freeparking localbusiness consultation transport carparks policy Ilminster is at the centre of a heated debate as Somerset Council’s plans to introduce parking charges threaten to impact the town’s economic health. The council, led by the Liberal Democrats, aims to impose fees on currently … Read More
Weston-super-Mare’s Iconic Silica Landmark Reimagined as Interactive Community Hub Friday, June 20, 2025 weston-super-mare silica landmark community interactive localbusiness art events tourism technology Weston-super-Mare’s iconic Silica landmark, a towering 30-metre illuminated structure since 2006, has been transformed into a vibrant, interactive community hub. This refreshed landmark aims to connect both visitors and … Read More
Tea Shop Saved After Worker’s Poetic Appeal Moves Council Thursday, June 19, 2025 codford tearooms poetry planning community pub wiltshire lizzieleigh tea localbusiness A Wiltshire tea shop has been granted permission to continue operating from a former pub, thanks to a poignant plea delivered in verse by Lizzie Leigh, known locally as ‘Britain’s Tea Poet.’ Wiltshire … Read More
New Children's Outdoor Play Centre Celebrates the Joy of Messy Play Saturday, June 7, 2025 outdoors messyplay childhood development taunton playcentre family localbusiness nature imagination Just outside Taunton, Little Farmers has burst onto the scene as an exciting new outdoor play centre, selling out its first month of visits. Founded by Colette and Dylan Durden, aged 26 and 23, the couple launched this … Read More
Heartfelt 'Use It or Lose It' Plea to Save Beloved Shepton Mallet Cobbler After 30 Years Saturday, May 31, 2025 cobbler sheptonmallet familybusiness independentshops localbusiness shoerepair community smallbusiness tradeskill retail After more than three decades serving the Shepton Mallet community, The Shepton Cobbler shop is facing the threat of closure unless locals start returning to support this cherished family business. In a town that has already … Read More
Farm Shop and Cafe Gain Approval to Expand Car Park onto Agricultural Land Despite Planning Officer Objections Monday, May 26, 2025 farmshop carpark planning agriculture countryside development southgloucestershire cotswolds localbusiness landscape South Gloucestershire councillors have unanimously approved the expansion of a car park onto an agricultural field at Tolldown Farm, Dyrham, to support a new farm shop and cafe near Bristol — going against the recommendations … Read More