Bath Record and Flower Shop Shuts Down Amid Rent Dispute with Council Tuesday, October 14, 2025 bath chapter22 rentdispute independentshops council closure broadstreet retail localbusiness shopclosure Chapter 22, a beloved flower and record shop located on Broad Street in Bath, has closed its doors after a protracted rent dispute with Bath and North East Somerset Council. The council had demanded repayment of a … Read More
Somerset Village Shop Reopens After Eight Years, Bringing Vital Convenience Back Tuesday, October 14, 2025 rudloe londis somerset villageshop community reopening convenience groceries localbusiness retail After eight long years without a village store, the residents of Rudloe in Somerset finally have a reason to celebrate. The brand-new Londis store officially opened its doors on Wednesday, October 8, marking a significant … Read More
Concerns Rise as Yeovil Car Park Developments Threaten Local Businesses Wednesday, October 8, 2025 yeovil carparks masterplan localbusiness somersetcouncil urbandevelopment publicconsultation parking housing regeneration Plans to redevelop key car parks near Yeovil town centre have sparked strong opposition from local representatives and business advocates, who warn the move could severely impact accessibility and trade in the area. Somerset … Read More
Somerset Seaside Town’s Reputation Tarnished by Summer Traveller Disruptions Tuesday, September 30, 2025 burnham travellers somerset council encampments antisocialbehaviour transitsite enforcement vandalism localbusiness Somerset Council faces mounting pressure after Burnham-on-Sea endured a turbulent summer marked by repeated traveller encampments causing widespread disruption and damage to the town’s reputation. Burnham-on-Sea North … Read More
Bath Christmas Market Celebrates 25 Enchanting Years with Exciting New Features Saturday, September 27, 2025 bath christmas market festival artisan localbusiness heritage events shopping festive As the festive season approaches, the beloved Bath Christmas Market returns to enchant visitors for its 25th anniversary. From November 27 to December 14, thousands of locals, businesses, and visitors from across the UK and … Read More
Bridgwater Street Party Postponed Amid Ongoing Roadworks Delays Sunday, September 21, 2025 bridgwater celebrationmile roadworks somersetcouncil streetparty delays infrastructure community localbusiness eventpostponed A much-anticipated street party in Bridgwater, originally planned to celebrate the completion of the town’s ‘Celebration Mile’ roadworks, has been postponed by six months due to ongoing construction delays. The ‘Celebration … Read More