Home Bargains to Create Over 100 Jobs with New Frome Store Approval Wednesday, November 19, 2025 homebargains frome jobs retaildevelopment keyfordmeadows somersetcouncil planningapproval affordableshopping trafficconcerns localeconomy Home Bargains is set to open a new store in Frome, bringing more than 100 local job opportunities following planning approval by Somerset Council. This development is part of the wider Keyford Meadows site, situated near … Read More
Fears Over End of Free Parking Threaten Hill Road’s Independent Businesses Sunday, November 16, 2025 hillroad clevedon parkingcharges independentbusinesses northsomerset heritage localeconomy smallbusiness community budgetcuts Shopkeepers on Hill Road in Clevedon are sounding the alarm that proposed parking charges by North Somerset Council could devastate the vibrant street’s independent businesses, risking boarded-up shops within five years. A … Read More
Somerset Coast Road Could Reopen to Prevent Watchet Being ‘Cut Off’ Tuesday, October 28, 2025 somerset watchet coastalerosion b3191 transport infrastructure roadclosure funding localeconomy council Residents of Watchet, a growing town in Somerset, may soon see renewed hope as plans emerge to reopen the crucial coastal route, the B3191 Cleeve Hill. This road, which connects Watchet to Blue Anchor, has long been a vital … Read More
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