Weston-super-Mare’s Historic Indoor Market to Close After 35 Years Friday, March 27, 2026 weston-super-mare market closure traders community business tradition highstreet localeconomy farewell Weston Indoor Market, a staple of Weston-super-Mare’s High Street since 1988, will close its doors permanently next month. After more than three decades of serving both locals and tourists, the market’s final day of trading … Read More
Celebrity Baker Richard Bertinet Faces Closure Threat After 46.6% Rent Hike Wednesday, March 4, 2026 richardbertinet bath cookeryschool rentincrease smallbusiness tourism council closure foodeducation localeconomy Celebrity baker Richard Bertinet, known for his appearances on shows like Saturday Kitchen and James Martin’s Saturday Morning, is facing a tough challenge as his Bath-based cookery school, the Bertinet Kitchen, … Read More
New £10 Million Outdoor Pool to Open at Brean's Unity Beach Holiday Park Monday, March 2, 2026 brean unitybeach lido outdoorpool tourism somerset holidaypark recreation localeconomy leisurefacilities Brean is set to welcome a stunning £10 million outdoor pool as part of a major upgrade at Unity Beach Holiday Park. Launching this July, the new lido will feature an inviting outdoor pool, private cabanas, and a stylish … Read More
Celebrity Baker Richard Bertinet Criticizes 47% Rent Hike on Bath Cookery School Friday, February 13, 2026 richardbertinet bath rentincrease smallbusiness cookeryschool localeconomy independentbusiness bakery council hospitality Richard Bertinet, a celebrated chef known for his appearances on Saturday Kitchen and James Martin’s Saturday Morning, has voiced his frustration after receiving a staggering 47% rent increase for his cookery school in … Read More
Clarks Village Experiences Surge in Business, Defying Online Retail Trends Wednesday, February 11, 2026 clarksvillage retail shopping footfall sales consumertrends physicalretail businessgrowth localeconomy shoppingcenters Clarks Village has reported a remarkable turnaround, experiencing a substantial business boom despite the widespread shift towards online shopping. Recent data reveals a dramatic rise in both footfall and sales, showcasing … Read More
Former Somerset Pizza Hut to Become New Tanning Salon Following Council Approval Wednesday, February 11, 2026 frome somerset pizzahut tanningsalon enterprisehouse wessexfields consolltd commercialdevelopment planningapproval localeconomy Plans to convert the former Pizza Hut restaurant in Frome, Somerset, into a tanning salon have been officially approved by Somerset Council. The Pizza Hut operated from Unit 1 of Enterprise House in the Wessex Fields business … Read More