Calls for Free Parking and Financial Relief to Revive Small Town Shops Thursday, July 3, 2025 parking businessrates smallbusiness highstreet localeconomy retail rural grants councillors b&nes Independent councillors in Bath and North East Somerset are urging the local council to take stronger action to support small and rural businesses, highlighting the risk of widespread closures under current policies. The … Read More
Somerset Pub May Lose Part of Beer Garden to New Four-Bedroom Home Friday, May 30, 2025 somerset pub development beergarden planning housing community yeovil realestate localeconomy A well-known Somerset pub, The Podymore Inn near Yeovil, might see part of its beer garden replaced by a new four-bedroom house. The proposed development would take place on the land currently used as the beer garden east of … Read More
The Salt Path Showcases Exmoor’s Stunning Scenery and Boosts Tourism Saturday, May 24, 2025 exmoor thesaltpath southwestcoastpath filmtourism visitexmoor butlinsminehead screensomerset tourism cinema localeconomy A special screening of The Salt Path, a film inspired by Raynor and Moth Winn’s true journey along the South West Coast Path, captivated over 100 guests at The Avenue Cinema in Minehead on May 20. The event united local … Read More