Tunes, Tacos, and Jewellery: Celebrating Local Artists and Businesses in Larkhall Monday, November 17, 2025 larkhall bath jewellery katiemullally community event music tacos artisans localbusinesses Larkhall, just outside Bath, is famed for its vibrant village atmosphere and thriving creative spirit. This November, The Village Cafe and Bar invites you to celebrate the remarkable talent within this close-knit community at … Read More
Somerset Town Defies Trends with Thriving Retail Scene Saturday, October 11, 2025 taunton somerset footfall businessgrowth retail independentshops entrepreneurship economy localbusinesses investment Taunton is experiencing a refreshing surge in activity, defying national trends with increasing footfall and a wave of new businesses enriching Somerset’s economy. Recent data reveals that Taunton’s weekly footfall has risen … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Yeovil Town Centre Car Park Redevelopment Impact on Local Businesses Wednesday, October 8, 2025 yeovil carparks masterplan regeneration localbusinesses somersetcouncil planning housing consultation transport The proposal to redevelop key car parks near Yeovil town centre has drawn sharp criticism from local Conservative councillor Lucy Trimnell, who describes it as “a terrible blow” to businesses and residents reliant … Read More
‘Unspoilt’ South West Seaside Village Outshines UK’s Prettiest Town for Local Businesses Sunday, September 28, 2025 budleighsalterton devon seaside jurassiccoast tourism nature walks wildlife localbusinesses beaches The South West of England is renowned for its stunning coastal villages, and among them, Budleigh Salterton has emerged as a standout destination. Although Clovelly often claims the title of Devon’s prettiest town, Budleigh … Read More
Bridgwater Street Party Postponed Due to Ongoing Roadworks Delays Sunday, September 21, 2025 bridgwater roadworks celebrationmile somersetcouncil streetparty delays infrastructure localbusinesses towncouncil urbanrenewal The much-anticipated street party in Bridgwater, originally planned to celebrate the completion of the town’s ‘Celebration Mile’ roadworks, has been postponed for six months. The delay comes as Somerset … Read More
Small Businesses Struggle with Rising Costs and Job Losses Thursday, April 17, 2025 smallbusinesses risingcosts joblosses nationalinsurance businessrates financialchallenges sectorstrain economy liberaldemocrats localbusinesses Small businesses in Bath and North East Somerset are facing financial challenges as a result of increased national insurance contributions and soaring ingredient costs. Employees could potentially lose nearly £3,000 each by … Read More