Local Couple Closes Cherished Fish and Chip Shop After 39 Years Sunday, November 30, 2025 fishchips retirement templecombe community tradition localbusiness closure village somerset family After nearly four decades of serving the community, Paul and Marianne Elson have announced the closure of their beloved fish and chip shop in Templecombe, Somerset. Bridge Fish and Chips, a staple on Templecombe’s High Street … Read More
Sunday Parking Charges Threaten to “Irrevocably Damage” Somerset Town Centres, Says Church Leader Sunday, November 23, 2025 parking somerset towncentres charges church consultation economy localbusiness council highstreet Somerset Council’s proposal to introduce Sunday car parking charges across the county has sparked strong opposition from community leaders and residents, who warn it could seriously harm struggling town centres. The council’s … Read More
Heal's Furniture Shop Opens in Bath Just Ahead of Christmas Friday, November 21, 2025 furniture bath retail heal's design heritage launch milsomstreet localbusiness craftsmanship A new chapter in Bath’s retail landscape begins this November with the opening of Heal’s furniture store on Milsom Street. Set to launch on Monday, November 24, this marks Heal’s first branch outside London since 2017, a … Read More
Tunes, Tacos, and Timeless Jewellery: Celebrating Local Art and Business in Larkhall Monday, November 17, 2025 larkhall bath jewellery artisans christmas events community music localbusiness sustainability Larkhall, nestled just outside the city of Bath, is known for its warm, village-like atmosphere and vibrant community. This charming neighbourhood boasts a flourishing artistic scene, infused with a distinct Bohemian spirit. … Read More
Bridgwater’s Commercial Inn: A Community Pub Reborn with Record-Breaking Success Thursday, November 6, 2025 bridgwater commercialinn community publife hospitality brewing events revival localbusiness ownership “I just love making everyone happy.” This simple motto drives Kayleigh Howitt, the dynamic new owner of The Commercial Inn on Redgate Street, Bridgwater, who has breathed fresh life into the once-sleepy local pub. Since … Read More
Chip-stealing Seagull Mural Breathes New Life into Taunton’s Independent Quarter Friday, October 31, 2025 mural seagull taunton community streetart independent chipshop publicart localbusiness revitalization A cheeky mural featuring a seagull snatching chips has become the talk of Taunton’s town centre, injecting character and charm into the independent shopping quarter. This vibrant artwork, the final installment in a … Read More