Blow to Bath as Beloved Independent Pet Shop Closes Its Doors Tuesday, September 23, 2025 bath pets petshop closure moorlandroad independent smallbusiness retail community localeconomy In a heartfelt announcement, Park Pets, a beloved independent pet shop in Bath, has confirmed it will close permanently after failing to finalize a sale with a prospective new owner. The shop, nestled in the bustling Moorland … Read More
Inside the Somerset Town Leading the High Street Revolution Sunday, September 21, 2025 sheptonmallet highstreet community smallbusiness retail entrepreneurship somerset localeconomy interimspaces revitalization Shepton Mallet is alive with community spirit. At the heart of the town’s market place stands a simple crate filled with free fruit for children—a small but powerful symbol of local generosity. Outside The Little Farm Shed, a … Read More
Inside the Somerset Town Leading a High Street Revival Sunday, September 21, 2025 sheptonmallet highstreet community smallbusiness retail somerset entrepreneurship localeconomy revival interimspaces Shepton Mallet exudes a strong sense of community spirit. At the heart of the town, the bustling market place welcomes visitors with small gestures like a crate of free apples and bananas for children, placed outside The … Read More
Wincanton Racecourse Raises Alarm Over Proposed Increase in Betting Duty Wednesday, September 10, 2025 wincanton racing betting taxation horseracing gambling duty economicimpact ukpolitics localeconomy The MP for Glastonbury and Somerton recently visited Wincanton Racecourse to voice strong concerns about the government’s proposal to harmonise Remote Betting and Gaming Duty. In a letter to the Chancellor, she warned that … Read More
Taunton Rallies Amid Local Shop Closures with New Business Growth and Community Spirit Saturday, August 9, 2025 taunton closures highstreet independentbusinesses localeconomy businessgrowth cafes communitysupport restaurants revitalization Recently, Taunton has experienced a series of business closures that have understandably cast a shadow over the town’s High Street and community. High-profile names like River Island are closing their Taunton locations, … Read More
Landlady’s “Use It or Lose It” Plea to Save Authentic Somerset Pub on Castle Cary High Street Wednesday, July 30, 2025 whitehart somerset castlecary pub community puboftheyear localeconomy hospitality tradition landlady Miranda “Pip,” the passionate landlady of the White Hart in Castle Cary, has issued a heartfelt appeal to the community to rally behind their cherished local pub. Despite taking over the historic venue just last December, Pip … Read More